> My family doctor thinks I may have IBS as well as dairy
> allergy/intolerance. I also had a foot of bowel removed because of
> diverticulitis. That last foot seemed to be the one which allowed me
> to eat
> spices and fruits. Suddenly I started having trouble with both. I
> don't
> know if it really is IBS that causes the problem but the symptoms
> are
> similar to LI in certain respects. However, I don't think that dairy
> activates IBS. I'm willing to be proven wrong though.....


well, to be on the safe side, i'm avoiding it, as part of my overall plan
to improve my diet.  personally, i feel worse after eating dairy, so i've
cut it out of my diet.

zenzele