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Does Anybody With IBS Just Have Only Gurgling Sounds And No Diarrea Or Constipation?
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My digestion is working just fine--no issues. I have this crazy gurgling/rumbling sounds from my intestines. They are very loud and occur mostly at night when lying on my back. Lying on my side helps. Is this IBS even though I have no BM issues such as diarrhea or constipation? Any remedies for these sounds? Thank you.

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Have same! Gurgling seems to add pressure on bowels that wakes me. No diarrhea or constipation

Proto Bismol
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Proto Bismol advertises it kills much bacteria. Is this helpful for IBS?

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I don't know for sure but I wouldn't count on it . I wouldn't take it to kill bacteria. I'd just take it if I had the symptoms of diarrhea ,gas ,heartburn etc.if I needed it or wanted to take it.

How To Deal With The Terrible Gas Especially In The Evening. I Use Gas But Just One A Day When I Have The Issue.
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I don't know if I'm eating something that I shouldn't I followed the fodmaps and his best I can no wheat rye or barley very very little sugar once in a while Splenda even though they say no artificial sugar very little bread once or twice a week and that's gluten free and then I get this gas of an evening and I'm like three or four times into the bathroom to pass the gas cuz I'm not sure what's going to happen when I do a small amount of bowel movement just a little bit not diarrhea sometimes I… read more

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Thankyou, the gastro enterologist did blood work and found a list of things food-wise that I guess I'm allergic to the irritate the stomach right no raw vegetables no fresh fruit no dairy no egg… read more

Has Anyone Used Charcoal Capsules For The Gas And Bloating?
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My doctor says if my current treatment doesn't help I could try the charcoal. I found it at Walmart and almost bought it. I wanted some insight first.

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The best for bloating and gas is IBGuard. These are Peppermint Oil capsules and they are wonderful! These are OTC so you don't need a prescription to get them. You can get them at Walmart, HEB… read more

Gas But Constipated
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I used to have diarrhea quite often, but now I am almost always constipated. I have no idea how to deal with it. I eat 25g + of fibre each day and take Align. I have started taking Iberogast as I also have reflux issues, but nothing is working. I also have a lot of gas and get very bloated, pretty much all the time...
Restoralax does work, but often times too well and then I’m going multiple times a day!
Any ideas of how to fix this???? I would really appreciate any input!! 🙂

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Also, I have constipation unless i take a laxative since I can not have a B.M on my own. I take Milk of Magnesia twice per week and have done this for 21/2 years. I go several times after it starts… read more

Does Anyone Have A Flare Up When You Get A Simple Infection Like A Cold?
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Yes. When I get a cold ,I get extreme bloating and gas. It usually comes on even a few days before the cold! I am so uncomfortable I cannot do anything and have trouble keeping appointments. Because… read more

Does Anyone Else Get Body Aches When There IBS Is Flaring Up?
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I was just wondering does anyone experience body aches and fatigue with IBS? Last night after I went to sleep I started having body aches and was like NO!! I can.t get sick... I did have a flare up yesterday and it when on all day and apparently through the night with the aches and then this morning too. I've been on a light diet since yesterday. Just curious if body aches is normal. I feel so sleepy and run down

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Lately I have been having lower back pains when I have major attacks. Looking forward to getting home and seeing my doctors and get answers.
One day at a time! Had a good day today!

How Many Of You Have Seen A Specialist For Your IBS?
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My old GP diagnosed me 10 years ago with IBS but i never knew i should have seen a specialist until now. I'm just wondering how many more out there haven't seen a specialist

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I've seen a GI doctor since 2011.

Food After A Flare
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once you have had a flare do you eat that day or following day and what do you eat ?
I have no diet as I dunno if anything upsets my stomach I can eat the same things and then some days have a flare cant seem to find a pattern :( but never know what to eat after one usually I go with out food for rest day or following day because to scared to eat :(

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A myIBSteam Member

I aso have just broth, maybe crackers, applesauce for a couple of days after a flare-up. Certainly nothing else. NO milk or dairy.

Telling New Friends?
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Hi, I have recently relocated to another country. How soon do you explain your illness to new friends? I’m going to run out of excuses to meet up with them soon 😳
I also have fibromyalgia so have flare ups with that also,so double the cancellations!

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A myIBSteam Member

I try too tell friends
Many of them don"t get it.