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I just had a recurrence of my symptoms so I can sympathize with you. I agree with the other post that you should stick to plain foods. Every person is different so you have to find what works for you. When my tummy is feeling bad I eat lightly salted rice cakes, plain white rice, plain mashed potatoes, plain pasta. I add salt as it does not bother me. I also makes a little dessert where I slice half a banana (I eat really small portions) sprinkle it with a little oatmeal and brown sugar and microwave it for about 30 seconds. I also drink only water and tea. I, personally, do not drink the peppermint tea or the capsules because it gives me heartburn and makes me feel worse but I do drink the fennel tea. I also drink chamomile tea. I find the warmth of the tea makes me feel better. I also try to eat frequently and smaller portions. I find that if I eat a little something even once an hour that I feel better. It keeps things moving. I eat plain for several days or even up to a week before I try to add in plain chicken or something like that. I am mostly IBS-C with an occasional IBS-D episode. You will have to adjust according to your type. Also please share with us what you eat and what time you are eating it as Syl suggested. I find if I move around I feel better but if I am sitting I always have a heating pad on my tummy when I am really bad. Hope this helps.

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When all else fails.....have tea.

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