Girl Talk
#334545 - 08/13/08 07:38 AM
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IBSrunner
Reged: 07/25/08
Posts: 78
Loc: California
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Hi My bloating and gas had gone down significantly once I started the EFI Diet but on sat I noticed my stomach feeling a little strange and ever since then my bloating has been getting worse. I have even been getting a little bit of cramping and fatigue. I am supposed to start my period this coming weekend. Could that be why I have been having these symptoms? Do any of you do the same thing?
I have been so frustrated because I was getting so much better. I cut out whole wheat and it made me feel soooo much better but now i feel like i am eating it again.
PS I havent tried any new foods either.
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Re: Girl Talk
#334547 - 08/13/08 08:48 AM
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Snorkie
Reged: 02/15/05
Posts: 1999
Loc: Northern Illinois, USA
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I don't have exactly that happen, but yes, things are a little touchier right before my period and the first day or two.
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My bloating and gas had gone down significantly once I started the EFI Diet
You accomplished this through diet alone? How?
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My sypmtoms are always worse during PMS and the first days of my period. I think there's nothing I can do about it really, just part of my cycle. I do eat tons of SF and that seems to help somewhat - You could try keeping a log of when you are the most bloated and see how it correlates w/your period. Hope you feel better soon!
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I'm tellin' ya ladies, and I've said it before: get on a monophasic pill and skip your periods!! You'll have a nice, constant hormone dose all month long with no drop off, no PMS. I did this for 2-3 years (before going off them to get pregnant) and the positive effect on my IBS was amazing!
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Re: Girl Talk
#334593 - 08/13/08 06:21 PM
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Snorkie
Reged: 02/15/05
Posts: 1999
Loc: Northern Illinois, USA
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The two types of birth control I've tried mess with me in other ways, so I think I'll just "suffer."  Besides, not getting my period makes me nervous, even when I've known there's no way I could be pregnant.
But, that's just me. Glad the BC does the trick for you, though!
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I had a fibroid tumor so I started doing it at first to slow down bleeding while I was waiting for surgery, but I loved it too! However, it did not improve my IBS symptoms one way or another. I also tend to carry more weight when I'm on the pill, so it's definitely not worth it for me!
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Ditto
#334595 - 08/14/08 04:00 AM
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Fen
Reged: 03/01/08
Posts: 574
Loc: Central NY
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My doctor actually put me on the pill continuously to help stop my endometriosis from coming back after I had it surgically removed. I used to have bowel and bladder-related flares around my period and they are nonexistent now!!
Good luck, whatever you decide to do.
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I was on the pill for 2 yrs until recently (I got off bc before I found out I had IBS I thought the birth control might be doing the harm) and the bloating before me period never got this bad! I never thought I'd say that I miss my birth control but I do 
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I noticed through my food log that whole wheat products were making me really bloated, gassy and tired. The first week I was off of them my bloating went down alot and I had so much more energy. I am a total health nut and I thought whole wheat was the greatest thing ever so I bought whole wheat everything! Isnt it ironic.
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