Sunday, February 7, 2021

IBS Diagnosis and Low Fodmap Update

Last Wednesday, February 3 2021, I saw a new gastroenterologist who confirmed the primary doctor's diagnosis of IBS.  He agreed that if Low FODMAP was helping, that I should stick with it.  He talked with me about the prescription Dicyclomine I had been given.  It was a higher dosage because I was taking it during acute symptoms.  He recommends a lower dose, taken regularly to prevent symptoms.  I haven't started it yet, because the Low FODMAP diet is working so well, but I am considering it.  I have downloaded the Monash University Low FODMAP app, and I am regularly tracking foods and symptoms.  I am beginning to feel much better.  My main question now is, how does this relate to diverticulitis?  According to the gastroenterologist, those who have repeat cases of diverticulitis are at greater risk for future cases.