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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Any ideas?

Koyu
Koyu

Hi Group,


I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on dealing with constipation. I have tried pear juice, prune juice, eating a lot of vegetables, massaging my stomach, drinking water but still struggling with it. I had IBS-d until the past couple of weeks when it turned into IBS-c. I also tried laxative but would like a more gentler approach.


A little frustrated since I like to go out more since it is cooler but can't seem to relax with fear of IBS.


Thank you for letting me share.

stitch
stitch
LOTS AND LOTS OF PROBIOTICS,,,,Yogurt, probiotic supplements with 60 million and lots of different strains, sauerkraut if you can handle it. prunes and water and cottage cheese..
BlueSky
BlueSky
-Magnesium citrate: not the liquid, but the supplement pills.
-You can also try drinking a glass of miralax after dinner at night.
-A supplement called slippery elm (which I take with my dinner).
-sauerkraut's a good one. Kimchee too.
-milk of magnesia.

I have ibs-c so I have to constantly rotate what a use or it doesn't work. I have tried medications but they don't work either. I have also tried probiotics but they always stop working.
Koyu
Koyu
Thank you both for your shares. I have probiotic supplements which I will take more regularly.
And I love kimchee so these are great ideas.

Thank you again.
Natalie129
Natalie129
Magnesium 500mg and B12 injections with Lipotonix have really helped me.

As well as a glass of warm lemon water in the morning.
Koyu
Koyu
Thank you. I can do the glass of warm lemon water too!
jasp435
jasp435
I am currently taking Linzess. I've tried about every laxative out there; some do work, but Linzess works quicker for me and for me is not harsh. I know others have tried it and they had severe diarrhea.
Koyu
Koyu
Thank you. I am going to see if they have in this part of the world.
isabelle1954
isabelle1954
Have you tried the squatty potty? It was recommended at a naturopath's office and my friend who had serious constipation problems is fine now for over a year.
Koyu
Koyu
No, I haven't tried it Thank you for the suggestion.
Littlefeather
Littlefeather
Flax seeds, probiotics, tons of water, magnesium or magnesium rich foods
Koyu
Koyu
Thank you!
rafael7715
rafael7715
I highly recommend 5,000 mg. vita-C 2x a day and 2-3 tabs of magnesium at bedtime. Also get some cookbooks on 'eating for IBS'. Always use food as medicine!
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