Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: IBS better on holiday

Personally I have found the gym to be my new best friend when it comes to IBS. I have always been kind of an on again/off again gym go-er but I can't imagine every stopping now. The gym is the time I feel best during the day (weird I know) and my stomach stops hurting completely when I go. I also have that feeling like I have to go a lot of the time (annoying symptom) and it goes away when I do something active, even walking around a bit. Yesterday I took the day off from the gym and I had to go for a walk around 4 because my stomach was bothering me. I have also talked to several other people who have found working out helps them. I would definitely give it a try. I think the magic of walking (or something else active) is that it is active but also helps you manage stress. Can you walk to work (or park a mile away and walk) or walk during lunch? I'm not sure where you live by the weather is probably getting nicer so maybe you could wake up 25 minutes earlier in the morning and go for a walk? I definitely recommend fitting it into your day, it really works for me.

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