I drink probiotics to relieve some stomach problems. I also take Percocet to relieve pain. My primary doctor recommends I find a therapist to discuss my problems with. I've yet to find someone. Actually when I can talk to someone about my pain, it begins to dissipate. I am very unhappy with my body pains. No one understands my needs. Often when I follow an IBS diet I still react poorly with loose stools and cramps.
Hang in there! I totally agree that no one understands the pain associated with IBS
They think it is all in your head. I do agree that flares do cause alot of anxiety for me and only worsens the… read more
I use IB guard regularly, but only on bad days. I love it.
So I have decided I am sick of the stomach pain, nausea, throwing up, and the other end issues. With no help from the dr’s. I finally am going to start giving up gluten and see if that helps eat a little better, and cleaner. More veggies that kind of stuff. Is there anything that others have tried that has helped, vitamins giving up certain things? Any help or incite would be very appreciated.. thank you
Keep a Food diary
Eliminate one food at a time. To see if that particular food was a trigger. For your symptoms
Reintroduce the foods. That are not triggers. Back into your diet Slowly.
Be careful… read more
I know personally I retain a lot of fluid during my flare ups. But I've gained and I really don't eat much when I do. I've gain up to 20lbs being sick and all I can do is sleep through it.
I have the mixed kind of IBS but when I'm on the constipation side I can easily gain 5 to 10lbs from bloating and then lose them again when I finally am able to use the bathroom again. I had a… read more
Well last weekend was Easter yes I splurged had potica , ham, baked beans not much this week I am living in hell . Anything I eat is bothering my stomach . Had a funeral went out to eat after didnt eat all day had hamburger fries and cookie with strawberries first time at restaurant . Was sick with diareah and stomach right after . So this whole week has been so painful for me I’m getting nauseated I’m eating saltine crackers that even bothers my stomach , mash potatoes I’m dairy free I’m… read more
Hi IBS. Best to fast for a day. Allows gut to restore itself. Avoid fast food. Greasy and salty
Hi I have severe acid reflux and ibs taking tablets been on milk or tea or squash (only in evening) and been eating bland food although I want to loose weight any suggestions
Do you have any food allergies? You might want to go to a naturopath to have a food or stool test done so they can find any allergies or problems in your digestive tract
Just wondering if anyone gets disability money for IBS. Why is it not classed as a disability? It stops me from doing things and i am worried when i do get a job it is going to get in the way especially when i have to phone in sick most days because i can't leave the toilet
Not here in Ireland you don't. It's classed as an invisible disease and therefore people with it are suppose to b able to go to work. Docs here say it can b kept under control with proper serious… read more
I want to know if & what your saving grace has been ! Change in diet ? Excersice routine ? Let me know - ive been in a rut with this for several weeks - never expiernced this long of a flare up but it hasnt been the worst - not even close
I eat very little meat these days and started going to exercise class.I have good and bad days.I take apple cider vinegar twice a day,probiotics and vitamins. Yes
I know what you mean. I have become very fatigued with this. No energy. Not like me at all. So depressing.
My IBS will greatly get aggravated by stress
Stress and anxiety make my symptoms horrible....then worsened symptoms make the anxiety through the roof......grrrrr