For me this is a case of picking the lesser poison. I have IBD and FODMAPs give me major issues. This means most fruit and vegetables, plus dairy and wheat, cause major issues. Meat, including red meat, is one of the few foods which don’t cause me intestinal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Studies indicate a not insignificant proportion of the population have issues with FODMAPs, and they also tend to fare much better with meat.

[–] MrIlves@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I used to have mediocre IBS symptoms. Never to the point of being debilitating, but such that I was always aware where the closest toilet was and got anxious if it was too far away.

There was an article about studies being done on using common antihistamin to treat IBS that helped in many cases. Tried it and never looked back. That pretty much solved my bowel ussues.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So would you feel symptoms and take the antihistamines to avoid the squirtybum, or take them ahead of eating?

[–] MrIlves@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago

I take on pill every morning and don't really think about what I eat. :)

[–] JasSmith@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. Antihistamines help when symptoms are caused by histamine or histadine rich foods. Some people have overactive mast cell activity or produce too little DAO. You could also try DAO supplements. Which antihistamine works for you?

[–] MrIlves@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago

I use just the basic over the counter allergy medicine. (Kestox is the product here) It costs about 15€/100 tabs, so much cheaper than DAO suplements.

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 2 points 2 days ago

I've read lots of compelling data about IBD and a plant-free diet, do you have any experience trying it?