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To get a proper IBS diagnosis you really need to have a colonoscopy done to outrule crohns and colitis. Also, there are tons of other reasons for bloating and cramping. You need to outrule a ton of other things. Go back to your Doc and get more tests done.
In the meantime, you know how we feel about Atkins around here. It's an unhealthy way to eat in the first place! All that fat and cholesterol is likely to give someone a heart attack! Heather's diet is based on all four food groups with as much fruits and vegetables as you can tolerate. With some clever subsitutions (avoiding dairy and red meat for example), it's a safe way to eat and avoid things like bloating and cramping.
In the meantime, you can try fennel tea. Buy some fennel seeds in your grocery or bulk food store. Steep a tablespoon of seeds in a mug of boiling water. Drink several cups a day. It's really good for bloating.

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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.

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