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Reader Stories: What Is It Like to Follow an Elimination Diet for IBS?

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Updated June 16, 2010

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An elimination diet can be a way to determine if certain foods are contributing to your IBS symptoms. If you have tried an elimination diet, please share your experience so as to help others. If you have not yet tried an elimination diet, reading about the experiences of others can help you to decide if an elimination diet might be a useful tool for you.

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Gassy Fruits

First, I tried eliminating citrus fruits, then berries, and then bananas. I tried avoiding each type for a period of four weeks. It took me a few months, which was frustrating, but now that I feel be…More

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