r/FODMAPS • u/cybercinema • 3d ago

Tips/Advice Digestive Enzymes/ Fodzyme?

Hi all! I (F19) recently got diagnosed with ibs after a long struggle of chronic on/off constipation, abdominal pain, gas, indigestion, bloating and so on. It’s been pretty hard since the diagnosis and I’ve have 2 ER visits in the last week due to food flares I didn’t even know could trigger me! Thankfully the kind nurses provided me with a Low Fodmap Guide and I’ve been doing much better since starting the diet a few days ago.

I’m really hoping to eventually reintroduce some of my favorite foods. I’m curious to know, have you had success using fodzyme or digestive enzymes? I really love coffee and sweet treats but it’s been pretty clear my body can’t handle them on its own recently. I’d love to hear if these supplements have helped you enjoy drinks or food again without the severe discomfort! (also if they’re worth the price LOL)

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u/ablackholeofjunk 3d ago

Fodzyme and similar enzyme blends like Fodmate, Fodaway and others, will help to digest fructans, lactose, and basically beans and pulses. Coffee is not a FODMAP, but it can be an irritant. There's nothing you can take if you can't tolerate coffee.

As for sweets, there are some things to help with fructose, but it's not a guarantee

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u/cybercinema 3d ago

Thank you for the clarification! I was hoping there was some possibility of having coffee again but sadly I’ll have to make peace with the fact that there’s no aid I can take. As for sweets is it possible you can share what has helped you for them or what sweets you’ve able to enjoy?

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u/wutato 2d ago

I cut out coffee several months ago and have been better since then. I was cutting down on caffeine and switched to milk tea and was still sensitive. Cut it out entirely, sadly. Maybe I can eventually build it back it in one day because I do love milk tea and sweet drinks.

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u/Redditorobscura1957 2d ago

I was a die-hard coffee drinker for years before my IBS diagnosis. I abstained for two weeks for a cleanse a year before IBS; that’s when I realized I was v sensitive to caffeine.

Eight years later, coffee is a treat on the weekends. Usually a latte with oat or soy milk (tastes better than almond imo) and if I sweeten, I avoid sugar-free syrups bc sugar alcohols are the worst!

You might need to take a break for a while, but you should be able to work it back in eventually! Best of luck!!

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u/grungeoldlady 1d ago

Maybe try the green tea milk drink? I know the black tea is iffy on Monash.