... loose movements after starting the fiber, my advice is to reduce the amount for a little bit until your system gets used to it. I take mine before I eat, usually at night. ... (92 replies)
... Well, I guess I should consider SIBO. I've just reached a point where I dread going to doctors to have them tell me there's nothing wrong. One even gave me a print out about it's all in your head. ... (11 replies)
... I think both of you could benefit by keeping a food diary and trying to pinpoint what foods are irritating your poor tummies. I remember when I first tried a food diary, I ended up just throwing it across the room because it made no sense to me. ... (92 replies)
... tsp twice a day...in the morning and before dinner. After the initial shock to my system and I could leave the bathroom, I did start noticing an improvement in my tummy after about 5 days. Sat. ... (92 replies)
... I hope so. What I did that worked for me was take 1 tsp at night before I ate with lots of water. I also took two immodium tablets daily and ate easy to digest foods, or ones that I knew didn't bother my tummy. Pasta with butter and some parm, baked potatoes, bagels. ... (92 replies)
... I just saw a nutritionist and found out some things.She will help me.I havesuffered with IBS for years.First,nothing that ends in ose or ol.So I checked my stuff.Threw away my vitamins and will stop taking my colestipol. ... (2 replies)
... but basically my problem is IBS and how to manage it at the moment. ... (0 replies)
... Tinker, I have been using the FODMAP book by Patsy Catsos. I love fruit soooo much though, so it has been hard to severely limit how much fruit I can have. ... (11 replies)
... am as I write this. I"m too wound up to go to bed. A few days ago I posted about bowel issues....most but not all of my stools are flat. I was diagnosed with IBS more than 20 years ago, and it seems as though periodically, I have to cross another food off my list of things I can eat. ... (1 replies)
... Salad is for sure one of the worst to eat with IBS. Because its ruffidge it's already hard to digest and with ibs it's even harder. Everyone is different, but in general any raw veggies are a no, fully cooked is ok. ... (3 replies)
... IBS can very hard to manage even for those who have had it for many years like I have. ... (1 replies)
... I'm happy to have found this thread. Have a doctor appointment Tuesday but any advice or knowledge will greatly help. I think I may have IBS. ... (23 replies)
... That's what I'm trying to do now as well. I have to change what I eat, along with portion sizes, because of my IBS. ... (10 replies)
... IBS is very sensitive to processed foods. I highly recommend staying away from pizza and ALL foods that are unhealthy. Fast foods are the worst thing for IBS. ... (23 replies)
... C for about 6 years and it has been such a struggle of pain and suffering.I went to 3 different specialist and had every test you can think of done,it came down to it being "mentally related".I read so many articals and do alot of research on this from time to time,I read mostly everyones bloggs on IBS. ... (11 replies)
... I've had IBS for about 10 years and have found that with foods you can and can't eat can only be learned through trial and error. I find that greasy foods are out, although I can have a hamburger without problems. Fries done in the oven make me sick, but I can have fries in the fryer fine. ... (11 replies)
... I totally agree with you though KD86. I find if I eat in moderation, and smaller portions then I am usually fine. That is until that time of the month then it wipes me totally out. ... (11 replies)
... I am by no means an IBS expert, but I can tell you something from experience. ... (11 replies)
... what foods can I actually eat with IBS? ... (11 replies)
... I agree with the other person that responded. I also would like to add to stay away from soft drinks. If I drink them now I will notice a difference in the way my stomach feels. ... (4 replies)