Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Hi there!!

First of all, welcome to the boards.
Okay, a few things... First one, this is actually the fitness board where we post about weight loss/gain etc for those who are focusing on things like exercise and stuff. It's not really a good place to post general IBS questions as not that many people come by here, just to talk about fitness and that sort of thing.

I would post on the Eating For IBS board instead, if you haven't already and you will get more replies.

Second, "threads" are just the posts. So your question, and the responses will be one thread.

As for your stomach, definitely go to the doctor. And watch your diet. You can start both at the same time. You should really sit down and talk to your doctors about all your symptoms and everything. Make sure that your doctor investigates all possibilites, which might mean some yucky tests because that's really important to make sure you know what's going on in there.

Diet is so important for your stomach, and a good way to start identifying what bothers you the most is to keep a log of all the food and drinks you are having. Write down everything you eat, and drink and your symptoms and you'll be able to figure at least part of it out that way.
Make sure you are avoiding major triggers to your GI tract - no high fat foods, good idea to avoid dairy, alcohol, caffeiene, artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols (sorbitol, manitol, etc). Those things can bother even non-IBS tummies.

Good luck, and have a look around the other boards as they are more appropriate for this kinda question.

Cheers,

--Steph

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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
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