Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | C gone, bloating remains

Hi,

I'm IBS-C prone and bloating is one of my main symptoms. Everyday I wake up ok and as the day progresses I get more and more distended. I find this really affects my mood and can make me really down. This past week or so the chronic constipation has gone. This has coincided with cutting out wheat so I'm thinking there's a connection. Despite the C having cleared up, I'm still having the same problems with bloating. I also haven't had any pain. My doctor has done tests to rule out liver and thyroid function, Coeliac, diabetes and anaemia. My understanding is that if the bloating isn't associated with irregular bowel movements then I don't really fit the criteria for IBS. Is this right? Or would you expect that the bloating after meals would take a little longer to go once the C has cleared up? I'm avoiding wheat and dairy and also basing my meals around soluble fibre, avoiding too much insoluble fibre. I've also been conscious of my FODMAP intake and have been keeping that low.

Thanks for any advice offered!
Lily

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IBS-C with bloating and distention

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