Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | could use your guidance ppl... dont want to keep sliping

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hiya, i havent been on here for a while- mainly because with a new job etc, life was going good and ibs ok- i went on holiday a couple of weeks ago and with the help a few doses of immodium i led a perfectly normal holiday, fine the whole time except a few stomach pains. i didnt used to take so many immodium, but on holiday took 2 every other day, but this did allow me to spluge a little as well.
anyway since i have been back not so good, at first i was on my period but the last week i still dont feel right. i tried to cut down my fibre (i am ibs-d but think i was taking too much- 1/2 tsp twice a day and 1/4 tsp at night- i thought id experiment to see if changing this effected it, but not sure if to increase!!!!) which did help a little but also now im taking 1 dose (2 tablets) of immodium every 3 days (i took some sat and been fine until this morning, so will prob take some tom am), around twice a week, which i feel is quite excessive? its not really bad attacks- this morning just had tummy ache and 2 loose stools. i am just finding it hard this week as me n my partner are buying a house and so we;ve been spending all freetime searching etc and i just cant b bothered to cook and exercise- too tired! i know thats no excuse! what do you guys think is more important to ibs- diet or exercise? i did 2 lots of exercise last week, but i know i should do more (not overweight, but to be healthy) and i feel v. guilty! but its like tonight i was planning to go to the gym after work but im so tired and havent done any food shopping- so i dont know how to prioritise!
i wish i could fit it all in.
the only good point is since hypno i dont get sad when i have an ibs attack anymore, i doesnt bother me as much- but thats kinda bad cos i think oh well doesnt matter what i eat etc!

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