Hi Rosie Yes, I would concur with the high fibre diet - the best way to treat the condition is to keep the bowel moving. If you are not used to a high fibre diet then increase your wholegrain content and fruit and vegetables slowly - one portion per day to allow your bowel to adjust. see here for mo...

Hi Amzcard6 You are having caffeine intake really within what we would advise so that aspect is fine. Your meals that contain tomato such as spaghetti bolognese contains a number of triggers - wheat pasta, onion, garlic - it also can be a meal relatively high in fat, chilli contains again onion, gar...

Hi Keriza71 It is difficult to say what has caused the relapse without knowing what you have eaten. The Low FODMAP diet takes usually around 2-3 weeks to be effective but some people can get results quicker than this. The diet information we use as dietitians is constantly updated we have updates in...

Hi I wonder if you have seen the information from the IBS Network? They are the UK charity for people who have been diagnosed with IBS and have lots of information that is available. If you haven't seen the site before it might help you learn more about IBS and perhaps give you some alternatives to ...

Hi Melissa You mention that you have completed the low FODMAP diet but perhaps not for long enough but not how long you have done it for. If the diet is successful most people will get a good degree of resolution within 3-4 weeks of starting the diet. You should only follow it for a maximum of 2 mon...

Hi One way of reducing diarrhoea (fast transit) is to try a dietary modification. Please don't be tempted to do this without help, as it is really important your daughter is given the correct advice - not having the correct diet can affect children's growth. A lactose-free diet will help and lactose...

Hi Sheila Your diet seems overly restricted for a low fodmap diet. You are probably not having much fibre in your diet currently and most people would be able to manage the choices that are normally allowed on the restriction phase. I do wonder if this might help? You don't state however what your b...

Hi Mary I am pleased that you have had some resolution for your symptoms with Aloe Vera but I'm afraid that it should not be advised on a regular basis, as a treatment for everyone with IBS. Aloe Vera can result in diarrhoea and blood electrolyte disturbances, which are not helpful for some people w...

Hi Beatrice Can I urge you to ask your GP for a referral to a gastroenterology dietitian and a gastroenterologist to help, If you have not been seen by them already? It is really important that you are following your gluten-free diet well and have recovered properly, as this certainly can cause simi...

Hi Kathleen It is a little difficult to give information without appearing to go over what you may have tried previously, as you have not given much detail in your question and you have had symptoms for a considerable time, unfortunately. I apologise if I appear to be going over old ground. You say ...