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How do i tell if i have a food intolerance or ibs? i get intense stomach cramps 5 minutes into meals and this happens at most meals. i have tried elimination diets and can not pinpoint any triggers. i have limited foods in my diet, but have eaten this way

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Dr. Jeffrey Duman answered

Symptoms : Symptoms from food intolerance should improve with eliminating that food type, and recur with retrying. Often times there is an overlap with food intolerance and ibs.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Probiotics: Try probiotics and especially probiotic foods. Try coconut oil. Cook with it and add it to meals. Consider gluten and dairy free diet.

Answered 1/27/2013

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A member asked:

How do i tell if i have a food intolerance or ibs? i get intense stomach cramps 5 minutes into meals and this happens at most meals. i have tried elimination diets and can not pinpoint any triggers. i have limited foods in my diet, but have eaten this way

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Duman answered

Dr. Su Fairchild answered

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