The hydrogen breath test showed that I have fructose malabsorption and fructan sensitivity. So therefore I not only have sensitivity to gluten (fructan), I also am limited to fruits and vegetables that are low in fructose. I have found that canned vegetables work better for me than fresh veggies unless I cook the fresh veggies to death. The Mayo Clinic fructose malabsorption diet has work pretty well for me. Unfortunately , I still have "flare ups".
The "flare ups" last for several days. I am wondering if this is common for other folks.
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Hi,
Welcome to the discussion board. What you mention for fruits and vegetables is true for virtually all of us while we are recovering. We either have to avoid them completely, or peel and overcook them to reduce the fiber content and make them easier to digest. And for most of them, we have to limit the serving sizes to "moderate", because too much can trigger a reaction due to too much accumulated fiber and/or fructose.
The flare ups are probably due to certain foods in your diet that cause your immune system to produce antibodies. If you are not totally avoiding all sources of gluten (wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelt, oats, etc.), then that's the most likely source of your ongoing/recurring reactions. Most of us are also sensitive to all dairy products and all products that contain soy, including most legumes.
Again, welcome aboard, and please feel free to ask anything.
Tex
Welcome to the discussion board. What you mention for fruits and vegetables is true for virtually all of us while we are recovering. We either have to avoid them completely, or peel and overcook them to reduce the fiber content and make them easier to digest. And for most of them, we have to limit the serving sizes to "moderate", because too much can trigger a reaction due to too much accumulated fiber and/or fructose.
The flare ups are probably due to certain foods in your diet that cause your immune system to produce antibodies. If you are not totally avoiding all sources of gluten (wheat, rye, barley, kamut, spelt, oats, etc.), then that's the most likely source of your ongoing/recurring reactions. Most of us are also sensitive to all dairy products and all products that contain soy, including most legumes.
Again, welcome aboard, and please feel free to ask anything.
Tex
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