Just Added to the List of Triggers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Published by tummyblogger July 25th, 2007 in Gastrocolic Reflex, IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, IBS TriggersI came across some research from 2003, today, that demonstrated that fructose can be a trigger for IBS. It wasn’t on the list at the IBS Triggers Page, indexed in the Header. Now I’ve added it to the list.
What are Triggers?
For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) triggers are foods and drinks that set off something called the gastrocolic reflex. It doesn’t make a lot of sense that something you eat or drink can barely leave your mouth before setting off - triggering - a strong reaction in your gut. It’s that “Oh, I know I shouldn’t have; now I’m in for it” feeling.
Are There Triggers for Other Conditions?
Yes. I know of one that has a whole group of difficult-to-avoid triggers. That condition is Acne Rosacea (AR). The person with AR flushes beet red when he or she laughs, or exercizes or coughs or drinks alcohol or runs or uses alcohol on his or her skin. The flushing alters skin cells to where acne breakouts are frequent and severe - this is not the acne of the teen years, but affects people later in life. It can also affect eyesight,when eyelids are the site of breakouts, and can lead to the spongy red nose associated with alcoholism.
Don’t Laugh, Don’t Eat!
Is that what I have to do for the rest of my life, with a condition that has such common triggers? In a word, YES.
Bummer!
Yes, managing one of these conditions is a chore, sometimes a very difficult task. It isn’t easy to learn, either. And you have taken the first or second or hunredth step in that process of learning how to manage your IBS.
Last Word
Not everything about IBS is the result of triggers, but certainly a diet that excludes the triggers makes about 80 to 85% of the turnaround you want.
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