My IBS symptoms always flare up the week before my period and also this has been getting worse over the last 2 years, so I think it is connected with peri-menopause (I'm 46). I'm IBS-C, pain predominant,and find that I get very C the week before my period, along with a distinctive pain in my left side (bowel, not ovary). This pain increases in intensity, along with feeling of fullness and nausea, until the period hits.
Since starting the EFI diet, I have noticed a slight improvement round period time, but it still upsets my tummy lots. I would agree with the advice that it is best to eat completely safe foods at this time, drink lots of fennel tea if you suffer from gas/bloating, and be easy on yourself. And I find that a heat pad/wheat bag is very comforting in the days before my period, as well as being indispensable when the period cramps hit.
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Re: I HATE MY PERIOD! HELP!
