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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With IBS In The Heat?

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A myIBSteam Member

From the internet
For heat and IBS

posted 1 day ago (edited)

Does Anyone Else Have Celiac Disease With IBS, & How Are You Handling It?

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I was diagnosed with IBS back in the late 80s and diagnosed celiac in 2013. I only found out about 3 years ago that there is a connection between the 2.

posted July 13

How Can I Get To My Doctor's Appointment Without Making A Mess?

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Try not to eat or drink before your visit if you are able to safely do so. Maybe look into depends or pads to help if you need them. Bring some extra clothes just in case and use the bathroom before… read more

posted July 2

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For IBS?

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At my wit’s end. Just finished treatment of antibiotic which exacerbated my IBS-D.

posted July 10

How Do You Stop Your Abdomen Feeling Tight And Uncomfortable? I Always Feel As If I Am Full Of Anxiety And Tension.

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Interesting answer Terri3. I do almost the same... but reverse. Deep breathing and relaxing, exhale and keep few seconds empty of air and take air while I feel the need to do so (nerver forcing myself… read more

posted July 6

Does Anyone Else Have Constant Trapped Gas In Upper Abdomen?

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Bentyl works for me too, but I don't like the little bachlash the day after (little pain on front and eyes). For the trapped gas : burping, burping a lot and again make miracles... in my case ;-)… read more

posted July 6

Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy Low Fodmap Food? My Doctor Just Told Me To Start The Diet.

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There are books detailing the diet. Check one out at your local library.

posted July 9

Who Else Hates “patrons Only” Signs?

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I’d like to see public establishments post a sticker on their door indicating that people with IBS - or any other elimination disorder, bladder or bowel - are welcome to use their restroom. I hate to see the “patrons only”’sign when I have an emergent need.

A myIBSteam Member

I totally agree, I thought one state was going to do that, maybe in the Northeast, but then it died down.

posted June 2

Has Anyone Used The Painkiller Vicadon To Relieve The Pain?

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A myIBSteam Member

I have used Tramadol as a pain reliever- (I use Tramadol for joint pain/ arthritus and other pains. but it does help.

posted July 6

Does Salad Cause Pain

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A myIBSteam Member

I've discovered that it's the salad dressings that cause my IBS-D to flare up. I use a plant based ranch dressing since I'm lactose Intolerant, and I make my own version of Dorothy Lynch dressing.

posted May 8
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