Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

You have come to the right place. I haven't been here very long myself, but the others have and are very supportive. Are you IBS-A, C, or D? Were you diagnosed from having had a colonoscopy or other tests? Do you have Heather's books "Eating for IBS" and "The First Year - IBS"? The books are a must and are reinforced by everything on this website.
I'm IBS-D and the "running to the bathroom" and all other symptoms associated with it have been helped tremendously by taking SFS before bed every night and an anti-spasmodic. My GI prescribed Nulev (anti-spasmodic) which I take "only as needed" (because it can dry you out, make you tired, and tends to be constipating). Of course, when all you find yourself doing is running to the bathroom, something that can be "constipating" can be a relief.
Following the "what to eat when you can't eat anything" diet is very helpful to get your system to settle down at first.

Hang in there... you're not alone and there's lots of help here.

Debby
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"Live to Ride. Ride to Live." H-D

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Debby

"Live to Ride. Ride to Live."

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