Comments on: Bloating: Potential Causes and Treatments + a Book Giveaway!

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 11 May 2019 16:40:40 +0000

Hi Kate, I’m looking forward to more articles. I’m especially interested in learning about the latest research on IBS. Is there any particular ethnic group that is more prone to having issues with high fod map foods? Being Italian pasta, bread , cheese, beans were staples in our diet growing up. Having been to Spain I found them to be very proactive on gluten free foods in particular and not sacrificing quality of the menu and taste.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 08 May 2019 21:16:33 +0000

In reply to Carrie. Yes, good topic ideas!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 08 May 2019 17:51:51 +0000

This is a great article, thank you! I’d like more information and perspective on recommended probiotics, prokinetic drugs (like Iberogast or Motilpro) and natural supplements (ginger or oregano) — especially for IBS + SIBO patients.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Wed, 08 May 2019 13:32:13 +0000

In reply to Jenni Robinson.

Jenni, YOU Are the winner of the Bloated Belly Whisperer! Please send your mailing address to me at inquiries@katescarlata.com

By: Kaitlynn R

Kaitlynn R — Wed, 08 May 2019 12:50:38 +0000

Hi, thank you for the article, this was very helpful. I learned a few new things! A couple suggestions for future topics
1. IBS and Pregnancy: risk factors of IBS-d vs. IBS-c or if you have a combination, what questions or things should I be asking my doctor while pregnant
2. More information on gut brain communication
3. More in depth article on how to talk to your GI doctor.
4. What resources do you recommend for RD’s who want to learn more about the GI tract as well as keep up and be “in the know” with new research for IBS / SIBO / journals, books, etc (other than the one you have created) Which is great and I have completed!

Kaitlynn

By: Cailyn Schroeder

Cailyn Schroeder — Wed, 08 May 2019 02:31:32 +0000

Any thing more on irregular bowel movements such as incomplete evacuation or alternating patterns of diarrhea/constipation

By: Sandy Wilcox

Sandy Wilcox — Tue, 07 May 2019 16:51:19 +0000

Constipation! I have learned many of the high fiber foods recommended for constipaton are high in FODMAPS. I try to watch those closely and determine what works for me. Does the omneprazole, and hiatal hernia contribute to my slow elimination? My GI also wrote me an RX for Amitiza. It is very costly and I never filled it at $700 a fill. My insurance plan won’t cover it until I meet all the deductibles and then my family total out of pocket. I have done a bit of reading on it with pros and cons I’m not convinced it is for me. Can you share any research you have done on Amitiza?

By: Kaitlynn R

Kaitlynn R — Tue, 07 May 2019 14:16:11 +0000

Hi, thank you for the article, this was very helpful. I learned a few new things! A couple suggestions for future topics
1. IBS and Pregnancy: risk factors of IBS-d vs. IBS-c or if you have a combination, what questions or things should I be asking my doctor while pregnant
2. More information on gut brain communication
3. More in depth article on how to talk to your GI doctor, maybe interview a doctor with their perspective as well as your perspective as someone advocating for their patient while working with the doctor.
4. What resources do you recommend for RD’s who want to learn more about the GI tract as well as keep up and be “in the know” with new research for IBS / SIBO / journals, books, etc (other than the one you have created) Which is great and I have completed!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Mon, 06 May 2019 14:44:46 +0000

In reply to Line Dallaire.

Hi Line, I did this topic already–check it out here: https://blog.katescarlata.com/2017/10/12/potential-role-prebiotics-probiotics-ibs/

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Mon, 06 May 2019 14:42:06 +0000

In reply to Sharon Kang.

I am not sure if research has been done on that specifically. There are many factors that impact monosaccharide malabsorption– from FODMAP perspective– excess fructose is commonly malabsorbed–occurs in 1 in 3 people. Not all become symptomatic–so the role of visceral hypersensitivity in IBS seems to be key. Monosaccharides can come in contact with microbes before digestion –contributing to intolerance too. So role of gut microbiota is another factor to consider. Inflammation in the small bowel or fast transit time–are other factors that impact digestion—or potential malabsorption of monosaccharides.