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IBS more severe before period?
04/30/07 06:02 PM

Julie in Idaho

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Hi everyone. There seems to be a lot of good info here. I have had what seems to be IBS for years, but it's been worse over the past 18 months or so. Most days I can live with it, but I have days where it's hard to think about much else.

I have really bad bloating despite a generally good diet and lots of exercise. Based on what I've read so far, I might want to ditch the Metamucil my doctor suggested (which hasn't helped much) and try acacia instead.

Here's my question: I read in the research library here that IBS is often worse for women during our periods. For me, though, it seems to be at its worst a week or so BEFORE my period. I'm wondering if others have a similar problem.

BTW, I am 45 and starting to have much lighter periods, if that matters! And I am still on BC pills, but I have been on them forever and they don't seem to have bothered me.

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IBS more severe before period?
Julie in Idaho
04/30/07 06:02 PM

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05/03/07 08:06 PM

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05/03/07 10:44 AM

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