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maria47829
maria47829

I have IBS -M with not many bowel movements for a few days then an attack of D. Is this happening because of what I eat or because I'm mostly constipated for a few days?

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  • BusyWoman
    BusyWoman maria47829

    Posted

    I know diet plays a large role in IBS whether diarrhea or constipation but my doctor also told me that sugar can also play a role. A well balanced diet with mainly fruits and vegetables can help regulate you along with lots of water. He said stay away from things that cause constipation and be sure you get enough roughage every day. Eating small meals and drinking things that contain healthy bacteria (you can find those type drinks with yogurt products. Stress is another cause of these type issues he said.

    Hope this helps!

    • maria47829
      maria47829 BusyWoman

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply! Sugar and stress are my downfall. I always wondered if the constipation lead to the diarrhea or if this is just the nature of this beast!

  • colette39277
    colette39277 maria47829

    Posted

    I have the same issues even though I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, yogurt and drink lots of water. I also keep a food diary and take a senna tea once a week to keep me going. I imagine this is the way it is with IBS. Just when I think I've figured it out my bowel habits change. Good luck.

    • maria47829
      maria47829 colette39277

      Posted

      Same with me! I guess it is more than we can control as the gut has its own agenda.

    • colette39277
      colette39277 maria47829

      Posted

      Have you tried eating lentils. I recently starting cooking with them and the next day I have immediate relief......same thing with some yogurt before bed.

    • colette39277
      colette39277 maria47829

      Posted

      I made a soup that I found on pinterest. It was so good with coconut milk. I can send it to you if you want. It's called "Coconut and Lentil soup"

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 maria47829

    Posted

    Try a food diary to see if any foods trigger constipation or diarrhoea. It is also possible to have fecal impaction after not going much for a few days. When this happens diarrhoea follows after a period of constipation.

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