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Improvement!

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Dorset87
Dorset87

I've started to see a massive massive improvement in my symptoms, just 2 flare ups in the last 15 days compared to almost daily issues before. I've got a new less stressful job which I guess is defining factor but I've also:

- cut out all fizzy/carbonated drinks

- eat at set times and sensibly - e.g. No spicy foods

- don't eat any chocolate at all

- get a decent nights sleep

- take one 600mg calcium and 1 strong probiotic tablet with evening meal.

- drink plenty of water or diluted fruit juice

I would certainly recommend the calcium, seems to be several articles online that say it's great. Hopefully this may help someone else!

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  • frazzled
    frazzled Dorset87

    Posted

    Soooo happy or you, Dorset.  Good news.  Plus, thanx for the tips on diet changes.  Be well.
  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Dorset87

    Posted

    Reducing stress definitely helps IBS along with diet change if necessary.  I haven't needed to change my diet at all.  The major factor for me is trying to keep my stress levels at bay.

  • Dorset87
    Dorset87

    Posted

    What i would ask is with ibs d does anyone else struggle with flair ups if they know mentally that they are going somewhere without a toilet? I seem to struggle with this still to a degree
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Dorset87

      Posted

      Try one Imodium if you know you are going somewhere without a toilet.
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Dorset87

      Posted

      I would try one to start with so you don't bung yourself up too much.  See how you feel. Everyone is different.  Take more if necessary.

    • icecool
      icecool Dorset87

      Posted

      I am not allowed to take Immodium due to a Long qt syndrome but I would just ring the pharmacist and enquire about increasing/decreasing the dose if I were you.
  • sam18386
    sam18386 Dorset87

    Posted

    Oops that sounds good! You missed the stress-factor, it makes ibs much worse.
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