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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worldofblah4
worldofblah4
I drink coffee daily and it really REALLY makes my IBS and other digestive disorders worse but can't seem to give it up. Any suggestions? I like the warmth and caffeine. I do not deal well with change and am so addicted to it...HELP! I think my IBS would be so much better if I can just stop this. Thanks!
MAGICpill
MAGICpill
I discovered chai tea and was drinking it every morning. Then after week if gas pains, I realized it was the chai tea. Makes me sad to give it up.
plus it has cinnamon in it and after all these years cinnamon bothers my throat. Guess I have become allergic to it. I did read an article what we don't use true cinnamon like we use to have something else that takes it place. That might be the problem the generic cinnamon.
bisja
bisja
Hi I am new here but just wanted to add that I can not drink coffee or tea even decaffeinated does not work. What I do drink is I buy fresh ginger, cut off a small piece, peel and pour boiling water over let it rest a bit and ad honey or a bit of sugar, and seems like my stomach handles it very well.