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Low Fodmap and eating disorder

Hi,

I am doing the low fodmap diet and am in the reintroduction phase. It has come out - during the Low Fodmap diet - that I can't tolerate bread and also grains and starch in potatoes. This caused me to have intestinal cramps but also yellow stools. Nausea and so on. In Holland it's eating a lot of bread and a lot of grains. Eating bread is done 2 times a day. And I do not know what to do now to replace it. Because of this I eat rather one-sided: in the morning always egg, tomato, lactose free milk and 2 strawberries. In the evening always mackerel and lactose-free yogurt. I am sensitive to all fodmaps and it is really a horrible puzzle for me and also for my dietitian.

Because I just can't have the yummy things and especially no cookies, no bread etc. (wheat is a big culprit too) I notice that my eating disorder is reappearing. So this was a binge eating disorder with tendencies towards bulimia. I get up with thoughts of food and I go to bed with it. I am constantly thinking about food and it is so hard for me not to give in to not eating things that my gut is sensitive to. Sugar, grains, etc. I don't know what to do. I don't want to be back in my former pattern and certainly don't want to gain weight. I feel sad and irritated that I can't eat what the people I live with can eat. Partying is an absolute horror. People can eat and drink delicious things and I sit there with a glass of water and fruit. I just can't seem to accept my situation yet.

I have talked to my family doctor about it, but there is nothing he can do for me.

Please, help me and give me advice. I just don't know anymore!

  1. Ugh, I can relate. It is so hard when you suddenly can't eat what those around you can. You feel so left out and it is hard to enjoy yourself. I have to stay away from grains and wheat too. If you go online there are many recipes for wheat free bread that you can make at home. Also, incorporate more fat into your diet so you don't feel so hungry. Almond butter is great and delicious. Also nuts. Look up grain-free recipes online, there are so many. As for going out, I would make sure you go on a full stomach so you don't feel so hungry. I know that isn't the best solution but it is a tip that will at least help. Big hugs, Elizabeth (team member)

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