Yes I did mean slightly raised CRP levels. I have asked what this could indicate and was told it was too vague and it could point to so many things it couldn't be explained. I had 16 biopsies taken from a colonoscopy none of which showed anything nor was any inflammation seen in the bowel (or anythi...

I have never found anything that makes any difference but I feel that by eating low FODMAP foods I am trying my best. I do not think food is really responsible for triggering symptoms other than things like fizzy drinks and alcohol which I have avoided like the plague for a long time. I asked my die...

Hi Julie, thanks so much for your quick reply! I have been on the low FODMAP diet for several months now under the care of a dietician at my local hospital. I have tried introducing "safe" foods including veg into my diet but seems to make things even worse (if thats possible). You are the...

I forgot to add I also suffer from bloating and wind and have gained nearly 4 stone in weight since my symptoms began. I drink only water (2l a day) and eat 2 small meals a day. The only things I eat are potatoes, sweet potatoes, lean meat and fish. Everything I eat is prepared at home using no addi...

I am a 28 year old female that has been ill since June 2008 (best guess IBS started post gastroenteritis) and have continually got worse since then, especially this year. Symptoms in order of severity include lower left side abdominal pain, dizziness (leading to infrequent loss of consciousness for ...