Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Welcome to the boards. They were my saving grace also after I was diagnosed with extreme IBS-C. You will have to play around with your food intake. Mostly what I have learned is that no two people are alike. This just seems to be a very individualized syndrome. What worked for me was the soluable fiber before meals, as snacks, and the acacia. I also take Zelnorm (2 times a day)and Milk of Magnesia (MOM)daily-this seems to be contraversal (spelling?)but it workes really well for me. I have very little gas unless I eat "forbidden" foods or have high stress levels, and relatively no pain, which pretty much was a daily thing even after three surgeries. I also started going to Curves 3-5 times a week, which not only moves stuff around but does great things for stress. The other thing I found out about me is that no matter how much water I drink, insoluable fiber just doesn't work with my system. It cloggs everything up, causes lots of gas and pain and doesn't move through my system. This I know is very much against what every diet/dietician/doctor etc., says but I believe you have to do what works for you.

So I wish you much luck and if I can be of any help don't hesitate to email.

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