[Aussie Girl]

Dear Europa,

Regarding constipation, which I must say would fit with what you've said about your symptom, a lot of ideas can be found at this prior thread

http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=58957&highlight=bowel

I use metamucil (psyllium) for my main soluble fiber and Normofibe (Sterculia) for insoluble fiber. Also a good general diet with lots of fruit and veges.

I have either antibody negative celiac disease or non-celiac gluten intolerance - never been able to work it out despite many attempts. I also have severe lactose intolerance. I'm not going to go into that now - it's a minefield and most likely not relevant to you unless your dietician finds a problem. If she does - start another thread on this!

It may be worth your while looking up the web and talking to your dietician about FODMAPs. This is an acronym for various foods that cause irritable bowel syndrome (there are other causes as well) The Australian Guru and a leading researcher on this and other dietary intolerances is Sue Shepherd http://shepherdworks.com.au/ . She has an excellent book that explains it all http://shepherdworks.com.au/shop/food-intolerance-management-plan

Another resource is this http://www.med.monash.edu/cecs/gastro/fodmap/

Hope that helps

Aussie Girl