https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/19072/has-anyone-tried-the-fodmap-diet-for-ibs I&#39;m about at the end of my tether with my IBS, its just getting worse despite me being as good as I can be about trigger foods and managing stress etc. So I actually went back to doc to ask if there is anything else I can do- they have been reallyen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/135248?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:23:35 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:5a7e7fa7-8c3c-4654-88dd-a296dc034a71Chris Geddes<p>Are you sure chocolate is allowed?!</p> <p>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FODMAP</p> <p>If your symptoms are very bad, make sure your diagnosis is correct. Insist on referral to gastroenterologist if you have only seen a GP so far - gastro will ensure diagnosis is correct and will be best placed to manage.&nbsp;</p> <p>Coming from someone who was told time and time again by a GP he had IBS but when insisted on referral found out he had IBD...</p> <p>If it IS IBS -&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;VSL#3 is something else to look at...(available OTC but expensive...also available on prescription!)...presume you already tried mebeverine/buscopan/colpermin</span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/135244?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:56:33 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:c463904e-464e-4503-b10b-0527fc697d9eMark Hedberg<p>Ask your doctor about getting tested and treated for Helicobacter pylori; mine got better after treatment for this little bug. (It&#39;s the &#39;ulcer bacteria&#39;). Fiber helped me personally; however of course your case is your own and don&#39;t necessarily take what I say over your doc&#39;s advice.&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>