Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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giab1963 03/27/2015

I'm at the end of my rope right now! My IBS is interfering with my life. I am bloated, gassy and uncomfortable from the time I wake up till I got to bed. I take Bentyl but it doesn't seem to do much anymore and I use Benefiber to help with the constipation.

I'm at the point that it seems like everything I eat bothers me! I don't know what to eat anymore. And the gas is awful!! I would run myself out of the room if I could. The smell is terrible and its all the time!

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

thanks,
Gia

22Lynn 03/27/2015

I'm so sorry that your having such a hard time right now. IBS is very unpredictable, but it can be controlled a little more than what you are going through. My IBS and celiac disease definitely interfere with my life.

I've seen multiple people post that for stomach bloating and gas to try peppermint oil or pills. People have said they work. I bought something called CharcoCaps, for the gas. They do work really well, I've had a doctor give them to me after food poisioning. But they bind to meds, so for me it's hard to find a good time to take them.

Until a few days ago I've gone through 3 years of being nausea, IBS, etc. I always knew that stress was a cause for me. My pdoc, who is also a hospitalalist, told me to up my Klonopin for awhile. He thought that might stop the stress cycle I got into. He was right. I actually feel almost o.k. I even had a small surgery yesterday. I'm tired, but I can't believe how much better I feel physically.

I hope some of this helps you. Sorry your feeling so bad.

22Lynn 03/27/2015

For the constipation, the most recommended thing is to drink a small glass of warm prune juice each morning. So far everyone has had good things to say about that. But it must be warm. Good luck.

BRITLUVER20021 03/28/2015

Whenever I eat animal crackers, the plain ones, I go to the bathroom. I don't know if that helps at all.

Allneedafriend 04/05/2015

Saw Dr. OZ show a while back. Recommended Fennel Seeds for anti-gas. I sprinkle on burritos and other bean foods. Seems to work for me.

Allneedafriend 04/06/2015

Another product I've found helpful is "Stomach Formula" by Lily of the Desert company. It is a pink bottle containing aloe, peppermint, fennel and others. It can be obtained via local health food stores or look online.

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