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Hi Kerrie,

I suffer from the same problem as well. I'm predominately IBS C but I do get D occasionally, it's interesting that the days I have D I actually feel loads better...don't have that gas problem much at all. (apart from the stomach cramps etc)

I've found that excercise helps heaps with this. When I go bushwalking, usually for a week or so, I have no problems going fully in the mornings and generally feel fantastic. Come to think of it, it could also be because I'm relaxed and happy and in a space I feel completely comfortable.

At the moment I'm working 6 days a week in a largely sedentary job and feeling very stressed and the C and bloating just seem to be getting worse (acutally having today off sick...feel 6 months pregnant and miserable).

I think that exercise and being relaxed help but I just don't seem to be able to get myself out of my current hole (2 months a go felt great!). I think not being comfortable going at work can stress me because I try and make myself have a bm before I leave...this invariable just stresses me and heightens the problem.

So, I don't know how helpful that is...I know what makes me feel better, I just can't seem to be able to do it.

Again, can anyone else help us with this??

Emma

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