ADianne

Close Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I started having stomach problems in High School. My doctor diagnosed me with IBS. I didn't have much trouble with it until I graduated from college and got married. My IBS got worse, more frequent flair ups combined with severe nausea and abdominal pain. I also started having heartburn, but I take Protonix for that and it works. I'm just trying to find out new ways to control my symptoms and make them less frequent.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

I avoid coffee, chocolate (when I can), really spicy foods, Chinese food

Levsin Somewhat Helpful

I only take it when I need it.

Probiotics Somewhat Helpful

I take Activia every day. So far I have had pretty good results, but I still have flair ups.