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I, too am new and C...just replied to another new C...wish I knew how to cut/paste...send you same. I have had this for over 20 yrs....tried every alternative treatment, etc. as traditional has not helped..Zelnorm worked for awhile, then really messed me up. Same with Miralax. I have tried many different fibers...and, for me, results change over time...and I will have to revamp. It is all a process of taking ideas, common sense/science and seeing what works for you...our bodies are all different. AND, try only ONE NEW THING AT A TIME...food/fiber-wise...or you won't know what helped or hurt. I sympathize and hang in there,...be bold/gentle at the same time and try new things!!
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Hi Stacey,
Welcome. I am IBS A but mostly C. Miralax, a mix of insoluable and soluable fiber and exercise really helps me keep stable. OH, don't forget to drink plenty of water, it is really key with the fiber supplements.
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Hi Stacey,
Welcome to the board! I'm new here too. I just signed up today although I bought Heather's book a few weeks back and have been browsing the forums since then. I totally understand where your coming from with the jealousy thing - we all want what we can't have! I'm IBS-D and I am my C friends are always wishing that we could exchange bowels for the day! I've tried all sorts of medicines but have always found plain white rice made up into a sort of porridge with 4 times the usual amount of water to be the biggest stabiliser for me. Good Luck and I'm sure you'll find lots of useful information in the book.
Jayne in Japan
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Hi Janice- I'm not exactly sure if my Dr was considered a GI specialist. I just went and saw an Internal Medicine Dr and I was referred to her in my Dr's clinic for complications like I have. I don't exercise enough- maybe I need to get my fanny in gear and do that more. Thanks
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Welcome to the boards Stacey. Glad you found us.
I too am a C and I'm still kinda new here, but have actually had 2 solid days where I felt pretty normal. I've been following Heather's advice in her "IBS The 1st Year" book pretty closely. One thing I do want to mention is if you can tolerate peppermint, you should try the peppermint caps. I can't take them because they irritate my acid reflux, but a lot of people swear by them. Lot's of tea and water, and try to incorporate insoluble fiber with your soluble fiber meals. Also, excercise is really important as it is a colon stimulant. Good luck, hope this helps.
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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