Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: so frustrated :'( any suggestions?

Hi honey, I'm sorry you are suffering so much. Are you on the toilet all day with "D", or is it more "C", the feeling of incomplete evacuation, stool in there that won't come out. What is the consistency like - hard or soft? Do you have urgency to go or just the feeling that you're not empty?

If you are more "C", you might want to try a magnesium supplement like Natural Calm. It definitely helps to empty you out more thoroughly. It gave me cramps so I stopped using it, but others have found it really helpful.

It seems like you are trying to deal with this all alone. The stress of it really does make it worse, and it sounds like you need more of a support system in place - a counsellor, a gastroenterelogist, or even your family doctor. IBS is a real illness and you need real care and support.

As for your diet, I assume you aren't eating that McDonalds you are serving up

Are you following a safe diet or just taking Heather's supplements?

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IBS-C, lots of spasm and trapped gas.

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