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Managing IBS

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anne68902
anne68902

How do you all manage your IBS?  I have gone to a very bland diet, trying to find which foods effect me, keep a diary.  Any other suggestions for a newcomer?

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 anne68902

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    I take Buscopan occassionally or painkillers.  Sometimes I need Imodium.  Food does not affect my IBS but stress does.   As long as I stay as calm as possible, I have no symptoms.  At the moment, I have had a long period of remission.
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 anne68902

      Posted

      I suppose I have been lucky that I’m ok with food.  My brother’s IBS was triggered by potato. 
  • netmasters
    netmasters anne68902

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    Another vote for FODMAP from me-I downloaded a free app which was really helpful. I didnt follow the diet strictly, just used it as more of a guide but it quickly helped me figure out my triggers.  Seemingly all my favourite things set things off for me annoyingly, so I did try avoiding them completely but my diet was so bland, and with a family to feed aswell it just got too much. I’m at the stage now where I’m just mindful of what I eat, and keep plenty of meds in stock to deal with whatever symptoms arise. I have started drinking peppermint tea regularly which does seem to be helping.
    • anne68902
      anne68902 netmasters

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      Yes the bland diet is hard for me, I went from eating spicy foods like Jalapenos and shrimp with no issue to IBS. I also drink peppermint tea.  Thanks for sharing I really appreciate it.
    • graham9772
      graham9772 anne68902

      Posted

      Remember the FODMAP exclusion diet is only to find out what upsets you.    If you find out that Jalapemos and shrimp don't affect you then you can include them in the diet once you have determined your future menu.

      I would say exclude everything that is advised and wait until everything has been proven and then try your favourites again.

      Graham

  • jello11529
    jello11529 anne68902

    Posted

    Hey anne....I hd started the discussion on" My IBS journey and what I hv learned from it" Where I have written my detailed experience with different approaches...You can read that and it will give you insightbiggrin

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