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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.
My husband blames my IBSD on drinking wine
My husband also blames wine
But it’s no different if I don’t
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I have IBSD every day of my life
It doesn’t matter what I eat don’t
Eat or drink tried all diets meds etc
And don’t eat when out… read more
Nothing I usually do seems to be helping lately (ie fiber, pre/probiotics, peppermint caps)
DX is medical term for diagnosis. EPI is Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency….. not enough digestive enzymes are produced by my pancreas. Can’t afford the “Creon” prescription for that so I try to use… 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.
Yes it's hard to lose or maintain weight I think its inflammation and water retention and when you feel well I take advantage and eat up while I can so that's why I think I have 10 lbs that comes off… read more
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 :(
I aso have just broth, maybe crackers, applesauce for a couple of days after a flare-up. Certainly nothing else. NO milk or dairy.
I have been taking cholestyramine powder for about 6 months and if you take it you know it is not pleasant. It does not dissolve in liquid and if not mixed up vigorously you are swallowing lumps of orange powder. If there is anyone out there who takes it and has found a halfway bearable way of taking it I would greatly appreciate any advice. It helps so well for me but I want to puke everytime I drink it. What sucks is just about everything bothers me and I NEED to take this medication if I ever… read more
I been taking it for a month but I can't stand the taste. I tried everything. I been struggling with my IBS-D and IBS-C for many years. Even mixing it with crystal light it still tastes disgusting.
I have Celiac disease and IBS. I have lost 13 lbs the past year and am struggling with trying to gain it back . It seems I gain a few pounds then suffer a flare and lose it
I have IBS-C and what can I eat so I don’t get stopped up in my intestines or colon also I have short gut syndrome I know cheese will do me more harm than good and I have to take some kind of medication to make my bowels move, thank you
I’m being taken that now and it works good for me it keeps me going and a regular base now
I basically stick with GF bread I make and biscuits. GF King Arthur flour I use I am still limited on foods. I eat mostly chicken and turkey, eggs and certain cook vegetables. I am gaining weight now… read more
anyone on laxido ? or any laxatives constantly ? do.you have any side effects with them ? and.does.it cause any damage im only aloud to take water based ones due osmotic ones cant.take anything else nothing thats harsh do you find it causes even more bloating and feeling even more drained and dehydrated after going so many times to the toilet or caused a flare I may go four to five times due to laxatives but then I will still end.up having a flare and glued to toilet x
thank youuuu been.taking… read more
I am not aloud to take any harsh laxatives ans senna is based as a harsh laxative I can only take osmotic laxatives water based ones...my bowels easy irritated due to chronic constipation so I cant… read more
