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#20508 - 09/12/03 11:44 AM
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RLU
Reged: 02/04/03
Posts: 117
Loc: Jackson, Mississippi
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Heather-
I do have the IBS-C and I do have some success with the fiber and water, however no matter what I eat, I always feel "heavy" after I eat and I don't overeat. Just very small portions. I usually feel the heaviness in my lower abdomenal area and I bloat and sometimes have very painful gas that is hard to move despite taking beeno and phazyme. Of course it is worse during PMS but does this sound like typical symptoms or could this be female related?
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Hi there - I honestly don't know about the "heavy" feeling. The fact that it's consistent with meals makes me think it's not gynecological. IBS symptoms usually do worsen with PMS and menstruation.
Have you tried fennel for the bloating and gas? That's probably the single most effective thing I've ever found, and it works for seemingly everyone. There's info here web page
There are also yoga postures for gas that are very helpful - check here web page
If you have other reasons that make you suspect it's not just IBS but may be something gynecological, please do check with your doc. You could have more than one thing going on, with overlapping symptoms.
Best,
H
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Hi RLU, I get the same 'heavy' feeling and bloating after meals too! Even if I eat just a little bit, very frustrating! Espeacially when going out to dinner with friends and family, I'm always dying to get home and get my pants off! Unfortuantly, it's not for the reason my husband would like, its because no matter how loose my pants are before dinner, they are too tight after dinner! Not much seems to help, sometimes going for a walk or just being up and putzing around the house helps a little. If you find something that helps, PLEASE let me know! 
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LOL ... Michele! I'm the EXACT way. Soon as I get into the house, my pants are gone. I hate having anything against my waist. And, since I only sleep nekkid (:-0) sleepytime is my favorite part of the day.
RLU, I experience the same feelings of heaviness that you do. I went to have accupuncture today and am going back for at least three more sessions. The accupuncturist said that he's had a high success rate with IBS-C, so I'll let you know if I have any improvement.
Oh, and I went to my health food store and found an anti-gas capsule that had BOTH simethecone (stuff in all otc gas meds) and peppermint oil. I sometimes take ibuprofin if I feel like I'm 'swollen' in my abdomen, and occasionally and anti-histamine.
Hope you're doing well!
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I was just thinking this. Someone asked Jules to post a current picture of herself, and that's great. As long as it's not one of her sleeping!
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Hey there-
I only have a work computer and we have had a virus and been loaded down with work and looking for another job!!! ugghh looks like a layoff maybe in my near future. But I am back and posting now  Hope all is well with you!!!
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