Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: nervous about first plane trip plus period

I have IBS C with gas and have had some very uncomfortable flights doubled over the seat with gas pains. The best way for me to cope with it is to eat lightly the day before, being ultra-careful to avoid trigger foods. Then I get up really early and do a full enema to cleanse everything out. Then I just drink clear fluids and try not to eat much. I guess I would rather be empty and hungry than suffering through some terrible IBS attack while trapped on an airplane. I would especially want to avoid it if I thought I was going to be bleeding on top of everything. Bring some ginger or fennel tea bags and make tea in the airport. I used to bring thermoses but they don't let you do that anymore. I would also bring some really bland safe snack like rice crackers to nibble on here and there. Don't forget ibuprofen or whatever you use for period cramps, if that is a problem. I hope you have a great trip and best of luck. I admire your courage in deciding to travel. I know how hard it is.

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