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#372825 - 05/18/16 02:39 PM

kamma

Reged: 02/19/16
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Now that spring is in full bloom my allergies have been killing me so I've been taking a Claritin every morning and a Benadryl every night to help me cope with really bad allergy symptoms. I'm wondering if anyone has info or experience on how allergy medications can effect IBS? Or does just having a constant allergic reaction effect your body's sensitivity to food? I have IBS-D and follow Heather's diet. Thanks for your help!

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#372829 - 05/19/16 10:33 AM

Heather

Reged: 12/09/02
Posts: 7799
Loc: Seattle, WA

Hi - anything that physically stresses the body can definitely impact IBS. I'd certainly include allergies on that list.

I'm not sure about the meds themselves - that hasn't come up before as a drug class people often have IBS problems with, so that is good.

You might have to be extra careful with your diet, add extra soluble fiber, use more peppermint than usual, etc. to just help keep your gut calm in the face of the allergies and the stress they're putting on your body.

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