Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Does anyone else have the constipation-type IBS?

Judi - I have C but not really bad. I can tolerate a lot of food that others with C cannot. I'm very lactose intolerant tho and any dairy gives me instant gas. Also, when I eat dinner out at someone's house, I have to go to the bathroom before dessert is served. No pain or anything; just have to empty out (if you know what I mean). Last night was a good example. We ate at a friend's house and we had pretty IBS safe foods: chicken, asparagus, rice, salad. The chicken was baked in the oven but I saw it when it came out of the oven and it was floating is grease. She didn't even skim it off before she served it. It was cooked in a combination of Russian Dressing, Apricot Preserves and something else that I cannot remember. Anyway, she didn't de-skin it. The asparagus was cooked very tender, the rice was great, but I think the grease got me. Right in the bathroom. And about 3 more trips before we left for home. I'm just so more comfortable when I eat home. I never get gas because of the way I cook and what I eat. Even eating at a restaurant is easier for me because I can pick and choose what to eat--but you can't do that at a friend's house, unfortunately.

I take Fibercon tablets: 2 w/breakfast, 2 w/lunch and 3 at dinner--I think the third one at dinner helps me go in the am. Do you take soluble fiber supplements?

I still haven't figured out what makes my stomach bloat, but it does. Luckily I wear elastic waist jeans--I'm no fool!!!

Sharon

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Sharon
"Anything Chocolate"...that is all!

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