IBS - what worked for me - any other top tips?
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Hi all,
I thought I would start this thread to a) get some tips on handling IBS and b) share what is working for me at the moment.
I've had IBS for a number of years but only recently worked out what it really was! If I am honest I thought it was pretty standard but apparently not! Mine is always worst in the morning and used to cause real issues, not just because of the embarrassment / pain but also being late for work etc!
Over the last few months I've made some changes to my lifestyle and it has really helped so I wanted to share and also see if anyone else had any top tips I could try.
So I have done the following...
1. Stopped eating fatty / greasy food - fry ups, chippies, dodgy pizzas are all gone!
2. Stopped any high caffeine drinks - luckily I never liked coffee so it wasn't hard to stop that but I've ditched the mid afternoon red bull in the office!
3. Stopped rushing in the morning as stress seemed to make everything worse - downside is it means getting up earlier and ironing the shirt the night before but it really helps.
4. Stopped eating really rich food like curry with sauces (if we get a takeaway with friends I just have dry meat and a roti! Boring but worth it)
5. Started drinking Aloe Vera Juice - a bit of an odd one I know but my girlfriend swore by it (to the point she now sells it!) it tastes rank but has made a huge impact on my overall 'health' when it comes to IBS. Would recommend that one as a top tip!
So those are mine. What else has worked for other people?
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ibssucks
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shirley34989
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recently told have IBS, very painful during sessions but am now taking Buscopan which seems to help spasms
can now confirm 'fried food' a definate no no!
HappyMan
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Shirley - fried food definitely a no no for me too! One if the first things I dropped!
IBSsucks - aloe vera helped me with stomach churn and gasiness, also reduced the pain a lot. I've been drinking it for about 6 months now and it has definitely helped. My IBS effected me worst in the morning so I have a cup each night before bed and after about 3 months along with the other things I mentioned I felt 'normal' in the mornings. Obviously I still have to manage things - so still no dirty food - but really happy with how things are going.
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ibssucks
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HappyMan
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Apologies admin, I didn't know I couldn't put links. IBSsucks, I'll send you a message with the link of where I get mine. If you are going to give it a go it is best to start it at the weekend and only have a small amount. I think have about 120ml so maybe start with half? Warning as well - it does not taste nice!!
Rosesquiril30
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i cannot handle greasy food.
i have to peal apples, no jacket potato skins, or sweetcorn or tomatoes... not even tomato ketchup
they say caffine is bad, i have been advised to cutt down but i am a coffee freak and cope worse with out my morning fix, have tried to cut down in the day tho
i also suffer with sickness a lot and struggle to keep tablets down so i have been taking kids calpol. which seems to work for headaches, and slight pain
i take wheatgerm powder, its rank but has lots of goodness in
im not a great believer in pills but i could not live without my amitriptyline
i have also just discovered a new relaxation and stress treatment. its alternative, called emotional freedom technique and helps you focus on eliminating stress and positively accepting problems
any one else got any thoughts?
carryv
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carryv
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bobthestock
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A good way to start the day is with a large glass of warm water with nothing else in it. it acts to hydrate the
bowel. This means you "go" easier and at the right time instead of all the time and gets rid of the "not empty" feeling.
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Daryl
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simple03026 HappyMan
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richard21894 HappyMan
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