Hi Suzy (I love that name)!
Yeah, I think exercise is crucial. Sometimes I stumble over to the rowing machine, cramped up, and feel so awful, especially at full compaction (knees up to my chest). When I start rowing, I'm in a lot of pain; I can't even row at full slide. But by the time I'm half through my workout, it's all gone -- and I'm able to row at full slide.
This may not make much sense to you, but what I'm trying to say is that the exercise actually can help get rid of the cramping and bloating.
Fatigue is an IBS trigger. Sleep is essential. Sometimes when I know I'm not going to be able to get to sleep -- I'm just wide awake -- I take a Tylenol PM. Great stuff. I sleep like a log.
Equalactin is hard to get. For some reason, drug stores don't have a supply of it, but they WILL order it for you if you ask the pharmacist. However, you can order it online: web page It's really ESSENTIAL. It's helped me through many a tough tummy!
BTW, I envy you all that travelling. Very exciting. I hope you can find a way to enjoy it.
Bev
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