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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I had to sleep with my heating pad on my tummy. It bothers me soo much that this IBS is controlling my life alot of times i can't even leave my house or do things that i enjoy without me having a flare up. The doc gives me nothing that works. Should i just turn into a vegetarian would that be better for me. I take benefiber daily to help me but this really hurts and i hate it.
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have you looked into the www.helpforibs web site? there maybe something on there that helps!xxx good luck i know its do hard living with this!
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I couldn't handle fiber my first year and the doc knew and seemed to be okay with it. I wouldn't push fiber. In time I gradually became able to eat fiberous foods.
Water exercises help, my stomach stops hurting in the pool.
I kept a food diary the first year too. I think we're all different about what foods give us problems. Now I know what to stay away from. I also take bentyl morning and night and I'm much better than I used to be.
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Teardrop, Most western doctors don't know much about the digestive system, so your doctor is not going to be much help to you. Many people have found much better help with herbalists and other alternative medicine practitioners.

Do you have IBS with Constipation or IBS with Diarrhea? or Alternating between both? (IBS-C, IBS-D, or IBS-A)
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are you allergic to any foods...i can't eat fried, dairy, choc, caffeine or much read meat.....i took a anti-spasm med because the pain is so bad from them.oh, french bread,oats,rice,chicken,turkey or potatoes are cafe foods for me....warm drinks feel good when you drink them..i hope you feel better...this flair-up of mine has been a very, long and painful one..i know how you feel.
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Ok, here are some things to try: Digestive enzymes with meals. Benefiber with every meal. Probiotic. Enteric coated peppermint capletts(good for cramps and pain). Not peppermint tea. Cut back foods with insoluable fiber. Try an elimination diet for dairy, wheat. Chicken and fish are easiest to digest. Beef an pork are harder. I can't do straight vegetarian b/c can't get enough protien. Hope you are better.
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sometimes i feel like just starving. I take tylenol to help with the pain.
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