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Ibs bloating

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mick69505
mick69505

So I've been to the doctors on numerous occasions and they seem to think I have ibs, my main

Symptom is excessive bloating and it's very uncomfortable and at times the pressure makes me feel breathless, it's at the point now where it's slight from when I wake up to pretty bad by the eveining. I've tried medications and they didn't seem to work. Does anybody else suffer from excessive bloating?

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  • robin77577
    robin77577 mick69505

    Posted

    Hi Mick!

    Have you tried keeping your dinner 'clean'; that is low in fats and carbs and high in vegetables with some protein like chicken breast? Then not eating after 7 pm? Drink a glass of water only between dinner and bedtime. 

    If you suffer from constipation, that can sure give you a bloated feeling so keep on top of that with plenty of fruits & veggies (6 - 10 servings per day), increased water intake, daily exercise...walking is excellent, avoiding tea until the constipation is under control, psyllium 1 tsp in a tall glass of water mid afternoon with a chaser of water if you can manage...and if that is not enough, what I personally take is 3 - 4 magnesium tablets before bed and I am regular first thing in the morning...and never with any pain.

    It does sound like you are backed up. I watched a program on digestion and learned that we should be producing a 12 - 15 inch, soft, fluffy stool every morning....like Africans who are on a high fibre diet. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/coloncleanse/a/Foods-For-Constipation.htm

    Also, maybe go for a relaxing walk after dinner.

    Good luck!

    Robin

     

  • lorraine172
    lorraine172 mick69505

    Posted

    Hi Mick, I've found aloe vera helps - I'd be happy to chat abuot my experience smile

     

    • lorraine172
      lorraine172 mick69505

      Posted

      Hi Mick, sorry about the delayed reply, I don't get on the system all the time. I use Aloe Vera in it's purest and most concentrated form - a gel drink that I take a 'shot' of each day - it's wonderful stuff for all manner of thigs actually!!  I have to say it's not the best taste on it's own! (though you do get uised to it), but you can take with your favourite juice anyway.
  • Fran_I
    Fran_I mick69505

    Posted

    Hi I've had IBS for 20 years and my mother and daughter have it. A shortage of folic acid and the B vitamins can cause this. When we take these supplements it settles. 
    • hadi34941
      hadi34941 Fran_I

      Posted

      I have weak colon and ibs.. plz tell me which suppliment i have to eat along with folic acid?

      Or only folic acid is enough ?

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