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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NEWLY Diagnosed... with Diverticulosis.

Legalbrat
Legalbrat
Newly diagnosed; had first flare up of diverticulitis in May - been struggling with antibiotics and everything that came with it. My doctor says I now have IBS because I reported the bad abdominal cramping and pains like "pins/needles"; He prescribed BENTYL and I think it is working. Set for another colonoscopy in August...

ANY ADVICE re eating, excercise and pain is appreciated!!!!!
soretum
soretum
they say gentle walking is good as it stimulates the bowel. I try to walk at least 15 minutes a day. I don't care how slowly I go as long as I go. If its wet and cold out I simply put some music on and walk inside my house.
Peppermint tea is a anti spasmodic and I know it helps me. They say rice and potato are good soluble fibre which is what we need apparently. I'm still struggling with the foods but am seeing a dietician who specialises in GI issues. It's not until the 25th of August but I'll gladly share anything I learn.
Sometimes for the pain over the bowel i put castor oil on an old cotton tea towel and nuke it for 90 seconds. I then heat my wheat bag (you could use a hot water bottle) and lay it over the bowel area for 30 minutes. It does offer some relief. Make sure if you do this to put some plastice over the cotton fabric.
hope some of this helps.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have you started taking probiotics or eating yogurt yet? If not, you may want to consider it, especially if you have been on a course of antibiotics recently. (It will help replenish the good bacteria and possibly aid with some of the IBS symptoms).

As for diet, try to stay hydrated and make sure you are getting in some electrolytes. That might help with some of the cramping as well.

Good luck and best wishes!