Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Help!-IBS-C and confused

Hi Spinoza
I have had IBS-C since a gastro infection 2 years ago, and I'm getting things under control - most of the time.

I find that 2 x Benefiber in the morning, plus 3 psyllium capsules before other meals really helps. On top of that I've cut out all dairy, nearly all red meat, drink alcohol & coffee only occassionally and try to get lots & lots of water in. I'm not sure if you've had a look at peer-refereed articles floating around about the positive link between hypnotherapy and IBS (both C&D), but I've found that to be quite helpful. Excercise also helps (although if I'm having a bad day I try and walk/run a route past public toilets, then again so do marathon runners...)

IBS is awful, but there are a lot of people here who have good tips on how to cope with it & try to get symptom free.

If you want one-to-one, consider a naturopath. My surgeon recommended I see one & she's been great. Other people here have had similar responses in their countries too.

Good luck. Come back for a whinge whenever you need to. We all do!

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