Anyone with IBS-C
#902 - 02/14/03 02:51 PM
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KinOz
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Hi,
Sometimes it feels wierd going into so much detail about your bowel motions with complete strangers (although lifesavers in so many ways).
I was wondering if anyone shares my same sypmtoms below.
My C has eased tremendously since starting Heather's diet although bloating is still my main enemy as I have commented in the past.
I'm a go each morning kind of person and this may sound wierd butI find my bloating stems from how I go in the morning. For instance, a lot of the time even though I have no trouble "going" it seems like it is unfinished which leaves my stomach still feeling bloated for the rest of the day.
However, if i "go" properly and my stomach is left feeling empty then I feel good that day as long as I stick to the diet and I don't suffer the bloating.
Does anyone else suffer this or have found a way to deal with this unfinished, not empty properly problem? I feel like if I could solve this then I would have everything under control.
Thanks in advance,
Kerrie
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I too have the same problem lately. It seems to be worse lately and I would love some advise as well.
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can anyone help with this?
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Hi Kerrie,
I suffer from the same problem as well. I'm predominately IBS C but I do get D occasionally, it's interesting that the days I have D I actually feel loads better...don't have that gas problem much at all. (apart from the stomach cramps etc)
I've found that excercise helps heaps with this. When I go bushwalking, usually for a week or so, I have no problems going fully in the mornings and generally feel fantastic. Come to think of it, it could also be because I'm relaxed and happy and in a space I feel completely comfortable.
At the moment I'm working 6 days a week in a largely sedentary job and feeling very stressed and the C and bloating just seem to be getting worse (acutally having today off sick...feel 6 months pregnant and miserable).
I think that exercise and being relaxed help but I just don't seem to be able to get myself out of my current hole (2 months a go felt great!). I think not being comfortable going at work can stress me because I try and make myself have a bm before I leave...this invariable just stresses me and heightens the problem.
So, I don't know how helpful that is...I know what makes me feel better, I just can't seem to be able to do it.
Again, can anyone else help us with this??
Emma 
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Emma,
Thanks so much for your reply. It's nice to hear from others in the same boat. I know what you mean about stressing in the mornings about having a BM. I'm exactly the same. As soon as I wake it's the first thing on my mind. I worry thinking will it happen?, will it be good or leave me still bloated? etc etc.
Like you, I was doing really well but have been in a hole the last few months and I agree I think relaxation is sometimes the key. I don't know what more I can do here as I listen to a relaxation tape daily, go to Yoga and walk daily.
I can also relate to the feeling six months pregnant bit! That's exactly how it feels! Being pregnant is definately a lot nicer though.
I gradually stopped taking anti-depressants a while ago seeing I was going well and I can't help wondering if this could have something to do with my step backwards as well.
Thanks again and keep in touch with any updates.
Good Luck!
Kerrie
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Hello KinOz, I can see that you and I have had the same time with the problem, My doctor prescribe antidrpesives as well, I took them for a very short time. Last year I had a complet Histerectomy, ever sice that curgery I star having problems with my digestive system. I gad well after 6 mos. but this year everithing started againg six mos. ago finally my Doctor diagnosed my with IBS. He suggested me to take the antidrepresives againg, but I decided no to do it I dont think that they help a lot beisde that I didn't feel like my self so, hang on there without them for a little longer hopefully the diet will help you too.
Good luck, I'll keep in touch
Betty
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Thanks Betty,
It was nice to hear from you. Are you symptom free now then? It is good to hear of people coping without anti-depressants.
Kerrie
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Hello: I too suffer from IBS, of course, diagnosed as nervous stomach for many years. Stress has always brought on bouts of IBS, had a bad day today, work was a real pain, came home with my pants buttons opened.  Actually doing much better now, since following Heather's suggestions, and I also take Natren's Trenev Trio a wonderful dairy free acidophilus product. Drinking hot mint tea at the moment, feeling much better. Take a warm herbal bath, relax, meditate, you will sleep better.
Olgis
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I started taking peppermint oil vitamins instead of drinking tea. The brand I bought also has Fennel oil and Ginger oil. The day after I started taking it I actually had the best day in ages. Its a lot easier than drinking cups and cups of peppermint tea. I also started taking a digestive enzyme at the same time, so I don't know yet which one is making me feel better, I'm just happy to be feeling well. Hope this helps.
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sab,
Thanks for your reply, which digestive enzyme are you taking?
Kerrie
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What is the name and brand of the peppermint oil vitamins you are taking?
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I was going to post the same Question--you beat me to it! I have C IBS (well, I just had my colonoscopy last Thur. and I'll get the official biopsy results tomorrow--but the doc is 99% sure I have IBS). He said something about putting me on Zelnorm. Since being cleaned out for the colonoscopy I had a normal BM yesterday for the first time in months (literally)!  I felt like celebrating! Today has been a rough day though--I slacked off on the diet MAJORLY and I'm paying for it--but I'm hoping tog et back on track and maybe I'll have regular normal BMs every morning like I did yesterday!
I am also QUITE bloated! (And gassy). So I know how you feel. I do yoga daily--I just started a few weeks ago--and I try to do aerobic dance whenever possible. I'm a kindergarten teacher, so I do get some movement at work, which is nice. I don't think I drink enough water though. Do you get a lot o fluids? If not, maybe if we drank more we'd be less bloated? I dunno--I seem to get more bloated the more I drink--do you get the same results? I wonder though if I consistently drank a lot for a few weeks--maybe my body would get used to it and stabalize and I wouldn't be bloated anymore? Any ideas?
I think everyone has some great suggestions so far! In regard to fennel tea, I've heard Heather mention something about it helping control bloating and gas. Have you given fennel a try? I think I'm going to add more fluids in whenever for possible and try fennel tea for a week or two and see what that does...I'll keep you posted. And, if you have any ideas, PLEASE let us know!
Thanks Kerrie!
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I think that if you don't drink enough water, you're body hangs onto it and you bloat - the more you drink, you're body will get rid of the excess. I did one of those detox diets once, cut out salt, sugar, meat, caffeine - you name it - and drank loads of water. I ended up permanantly in the bathroom, but the water loss was astonishing and I could really see a difference in my figure. In fact, it was just a stricter version of the ibs diet really.
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I have tried the dig. enzymes with no luck . does someone know how often should you take the acidopilous? every day cause it seems to give me D if I take it every day.
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