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Most of my life ( I am 61) I have had bowel problems.In February I got what they diagnosed as viral induced colitis.
After many ct scans, blood and stool samples, upper and lower endoscopy's all of which were negative they gave me the IBS diagnosis. I started with extreme cramps and diarrhea. they put me on anti spasm meds and told me to eat a low fat diet.
Needless to say it is almost April and I am at a point where I have bouts with diarrhea and soft stools. Constant indigestion and cramps which usually begin about 7 PM.
I been on this site and am trying to follow the recommendations. I am eating most of the soluble foods trying to stabilize and very small amounts (if any) of the insoluble foods.
Drinking lots of peppermint tea
I just seem to be stuck in this same place for a few weeks now.
I just started taking the Tummy fiber for the first time today. Took it this morning on an empty stomach then had some oatmeal.
Well I had to leave work because I was nauseous all day.
Could taking it on an empty stomach have caused this or was it just another bad day?
I feel overwhelmed

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