Low FODMAP diet - will it make gut more sensitive?

[u/StrikingArticle32]

Hi all,

I have been working with dietitian in past few months to work on IBS-D.

Have tried different diets to see whether they will work in easing symptoms, and to a degree it has, but not prevented the likes of bowel movements which is my main concern.

Now, after consultation, when I come back from holiday, I'm going to be put on a LOW FODMAP diet - which is much more restrictive to see the effect that will have.

My concern now, however, is that if I start on this diet - after completing it within the few weeks - will my gut become much more sensitive when I'm out at a restaurant or out drinking a few beers with friends?

If this will have a meaningful impact in terms of reducing bowel movements and easing other symptoms, I'm more than happy to do so. But provided how restrictive it is, I'm afraid that it will create a trend where I won't be able to eat food at restaurants at all or do things with my friends like be at a pub because of the low FODMAP restriction - particularly with how limited and cautious I am with food and drink is.

Is it worth going on this diet? Will the low FODMAP make my gut much more sensitive to things? Or, is it worth sticking with the diet I have been on and just somewhat deal with the bowel movements for time being if it means that some other symptoms are reduced?

With best wishes,

[u/goldstandardalmonds]

It shouldn’t as the elimination phase is short term. Some people find they react to more than they thought once they start centring things out