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07. IBS Success Story: How Mercedes Overcame Chronic Diarrhea & Misdiagnosis

Jessie Wong, Registered Dietitian and Gut Expert Episode 7

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Struggling with chronic diarrhea, bloating, and food triggers? Mercedes’ journey will give you hope.

For years, she battled unpredictable IBS symptoms, misdiagnoses, and frustration with doctors who dismissed her concerns. She tried the FODMAP diet on her own, switched between medications, and saw four different gastroenterologists—yet nothing worked.

Mercedes felt trapped in a cycle of food fear, urgent bowel movements, and daily discomfort—until she found the right approach.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ How Mercedes finally got the right IBS diagnosis after multiple doctors failed her

✔️ The role of the FODMAP diet in identifying her true food triggers

✔️ Why fiber, sleep, and gut health strategies made a huge difference

✔️ How to advocate for yourself with healthcare providers

✔️ The steps she took to regain control of her life—and eat with confidence again

Timestamps:

[1:00] Mercedes’ journey with IBS and her diagnosis

[16:03] Being a self-advocate with healthcare providers

[23:52] Seeking resources for IBS support

[24:00] Identifying food triggers and FODMAP diet insights

[26:48] The impact of lifestyle triggers (sleep, fiber, and stress)

[29:48] How Mercedes regained control over her life

[31:43] The benefits of working with IBS specialists

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