You’d be surprised how many people are resistant to this information and need academic proof to be convinced of it. I and my boyfriend have IBS. He has rheumatoid arthritis to boot which is often times accompanied by IBS. We manage the IBS symptoms through a low FODMAP diet alone. While he takes shots for his arthritis, a low FODMAP diet further reduces his RA symptoms.

Almost everyone in my mom’s family has IBS. The usual cause of death for that side of the family is colon cancer. My sister in law has it as well and all of them refuse to accept that they need to switch to a low FODMAP diet. They all take medication insisting that the symptoms are unavoidable. Taking pills is a lot easier and more convenient than being diligent in your diet.

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