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what do y'all do for ibs? supplements? meds? foods to avoid? foods to eat?
ibs tends to be pretty cursing for me.... but maybe there's something in here that maybe some help to you....
i avoid beef at all costs. it causes bloating, horrid stomach pain and constipation for days. but every once in a very blue moon, i can't resist it, since i am the grill master. lol
can't eat mexican food! no onions! causes bloating, gas that will melt your nose hairs, & sometimes explosive diarrhea!
i avoid fast food and greasy foods.
also avoid narcotics/pain meds because it tears up my stomach and causes constipation for days.
i have learned recently that i need to eat enough RAW veggies & fruit in my daily diet (versus cooked veggies) with my regular food. it's the raw ones that have been reducing my stomach pain. pretty cool, huh? however, it does make me feel like a rabbit.
i do a 5 day organic raw veggie & fruit (nothing else) cleanse once a month as a maintenance thing now that my doc has recommended for me. the results are worth it!!
my doc has prescribed me lactulose for my ibs-c. i take 2-3 tpoons 2-3x a day.
-i also take digestive enzymes every now and then (i tend to forget...oops)
-organic aloe vera juice
-20 billion probiotic acidophilus (blueberry flavor, liquid, keep refrigerated, $10 at the vit store) just bought it, so we'll see how it goes
-liquid organic wormwood: 10-20 drops in a little water 1-3x a day. (no.... you don't hallucinate, and yes, it's legal) also used as an anti parasite, and treats heartburn as well. i just bought it, so we'll see how this plays out. oh and i just read that this is NOT for long term usage so just use it on and off occasionally. ...darn.
currently, i'm wondering if i'm one of the people that can't eat wheat and don't know it yet. so, i'm switching slowly to oat, and seeing if that will make any difference. any advice?
over time, little by little, i'm learning little things about my ibs and what can be done. i know....it's a lot of maintenance.
i'd like to hear your stories......
ibs tends to be pretty cursing for me.... but maybe there's something in here that maybe some help to you....
i avoid beef at all costs. it causes bloating, horrid stomach pain and constipation for days. but every once in a very blue moon, i can't resist it, since i am the grill master. lol
can't eat mexican food! no onions! causes bloating, gas that will melt your nose hairs, & sometimes explosive diarrhea!
i avoid fast food and greasy foods.
also avoid narcotics/pain meds because it tears up my stomach and causes constipation for days.
i have learned recently that i need to eat enough RAW veggies & fruit in my daily diet (versus cooked veggies) with my regular food. it's the raw ones that have been reducing my stomach pain. pretty cool, huh? however, it does make me feel like a rabbit.
i do a 5 day organic raw veggie & fruit (nothing else) cleanse once a month as a maintenance thing now that my doc has recommended for me. the results are worth it!!
my doc has prescribed me lactulose for my ibs-c. i take 2-3 tpoons 2-3x a day.
-i also take digestive enzymes every now and then (i tend to forget...oops)
-organic aloe vera juice
-20 billion probiotic acidophilus (blueberry flavor, liquid, keep refrigerated, $10 at the vit store) just bought it, so we'll see how it goes
-liquid organic wormwood: 10-20 drops in a little water 1-3x a day. (no.... you don't hallucinate, and yes, it's legal) also used as an anti parasite, and treats heartburn as well. i just bought it, so we'll see how this plays out. oh and i just read that this is NOT for long term usage so just use it on and off occasionally. ...darn.
currently, i'm wondering if i'm one of the people that can't eat wheat and don't know it yet. so, i'm switching slowly to oat, and seeing if that will make any difference. any advice?
over time, little by little, i'm learning little things about my ibs and what can be done. i know....it's a lot of maintenance.
i'd like to hear your stories......
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
it's been great!! Had no more bloating and no
more gut wretchingly painful diarrhea
On the up side I do alot of stirfrys and have really found that garlic and ginger are my friends....i use fresh. If I eat ginger I feel ALOT better and have few symptoms if I watch the known problem foods.
i was on miralax prescription before and it worked for a while but then it stopped working. i tried getting off it for a while to see if i had just got used to it, but it didn't make a difference. :(
btw, i'm happy to report the liquid acidophiles is working pretty well! woohoo! i'm still sitting on the toilet for like a 1/2 hr but at least i'm not in pain, right?
i forgot to buy some more magnesium.... oops.... gotta go to the store today i guess and get some. oh yeah, and i wanna go check some of those Boca burgers out!
FibroFighter, glad the wite rice works for you. i eat white rice a lot.... no difference. guess i'm just not as lucky as you.....
oh yeah and i can't have coffee either. at least it works for some of you. i'm glad there's something out there for you.
and about milk, i had switched to soy milk a while back, i can't stand milk. i did notice a difference. however, i'm still trying to stay away from cheese. but i am happy to report that i don't eat as often or as much. lol
thanks for the advice ya'll....!!!!
sorry for everyone else that has ibs here. i know, i hate this crap, too. it's a PAIN...literally!
and for anyone still searching for answers for their ibs, i hope that you have found something here that can help you. try a few things listed here and see what happens. best of luck and don't give up. dont forget to get a colonoscopy, too just to make sure there's nothin else goin on with you.
take care and keep the advice comin.....!
no i'm thankful for your comment. have a nice day! ok?