Newly diagnosed - hope this is the right place to post this
#359087 - 06/05/10 02:02 PM
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Reged: 06/05/10
Posts: 17
Loc: Kansas City, MO
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I was diagnosed with IBS a few months ago. My symptoms started before my 29th birthday. I never had digestive problems before and I believe my IBS was caused by a particular yogurt I was eating (and greatly regret).
I'm struggling to figure out what works/what doesn't work. I have been trying to follow Heather's IBS diet and started using the tummy fiber yesterday. I know the site says my symptoms shouldn't get worse, but they seem to be on my 2nd day. I took 1/2 tsp. last night and another 1/2 tsp. this morning. Has anyone else experienced this?
My main symptoms that I struggle with are rapid digestion (hungry every 2-3 hrs.), increased motility and horribly embarrassing gut/intestinal sounds. Gas and diarrhea are sometimes a problem as well.
Any help would be GREAT!
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IBS-D since 12/2009
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Welcome to the board,
It is slow on weekend. I don't use Heather's tummy fiber so I cannot talk from experience. There is a sticky post at the top of this board Tummy Fiber Acacia dosages - starting, increasing, switching from other fibers, and more... that has some instructions on how to use the fiber supplement. Note it says "You can also start at just 1/4 teaspoon twice daily if you suspect that your gut needs a slower adjustment period to fiber."
It can take a while for your bowel to adjust to some fiber supplements.
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Thank you!
I did notice that post, but since practically all I eat is soluble fiber (sourdough bread, english muffins, white rice, etc.) I thought I would be okay taking 1/2 tsp. I'll give 1/4 tsp. a try and see how it goes. I guess with everything I'll just have to give it some more time.
Thanks for the help!
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IBS-D since 12/2009
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I found the fennel tea to be particularly helpful for gas. It seems to provide immediate relief as well as "protection" for the future.
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Thanks, Jenny. Do you think the fennel helps more than the peppermint oil capsules? I don't have either yet and was thinking about getting the peppermint to see if that would help.
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