Hey guys
I've been putting it off but I really need to get cracking with starting Fodmap and the elimination diet to find out what it is that's causing all my gastro issues and other symptoms.
So for many months now my Gastro/bowel habits are dodgy - had loads of checks and there's nothing wrong hormonally / all organs fine / not coeliac (I've been tested for this 3 times over the years!) / nothing more sinister - but the next stage is to see what's going on with my diet. I do have a long term issue with my thyroid (graves) but this is all currently stable.
So my intolerance symptoms are, aching joints, bloated, itchy, rash, IBS ALL the time!!, sometimes I just get very fatigued/sluggish and have had times of being a bit wheezy, flushed skin/ swollen face, irregular cycle (hormones are all ok though) - this can be on and off - so yeah It's really getting on my nerves now but I know it's going to be really hard to cut out all my favourite foods.
I'm going to start tomorrow. Is anyone else following this diet / about to start? Been putting it off like me? Fancy joining in - ...has anyone got any tips, nice easy recipes? Have insider knowledge on what you can pick up at the supermarket - branded stuff that is ok during phase one, etc
All support and wisdom welcome. Thank you :)
Day one tomorrow (for me)