Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Gas, gas, and (surprise!) more gas.....

Over the past 3 months, I have been on an all-natural, high fiber diet, which has helped me considerably with my IBS symptoms (constipation AND diarrhea). What a huge difference in my life!!

The only problem I have with taking high doses of fiber is all the bloating and gas I experience on a daily basis. It's awful, but I really don't want to stop taking the fiber. Outside of taking prescription medications (which I'd rather not ingest), an all-natural high fiber regime has worked tremendously for me, and I'm a lot more comfortable these days going out with friends, being sociable once again, and not having to worry about "problems" sneaking up on me when I least expect it.

What would be a good recommendation to help offset the gas? I read that Activated Charcoal pills can help, but are their any side effects like constipation? Would they interfere with my fiber intake? Any suggestions??

I've come such a long way (IBS sufferer for over 15+ years), and I'm a whole lot happier now that I have discovered the benefits of taking fiber and sticking with a good diet, but the gas is a problem, and it has got to go!! HELP??? ANYBODY???

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