Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Having Flare Up

I noticed that often after a stressful period in my life, I will have a bout of IBS. During the more mellow times or even during the stress, I don't notice it. As I age, I'm 43 now, I notice these flare up are more of a problem. I have been losing a little sleep because the gas pain/cramps will wake me up for a few hours.

I only seem to have gas but not so much C - maybe limited bowel movements but I do have them.

The most pain is from the lower left side in a particular spot and seems to occur after a meal. I decided last night that I really have to make some changes. I think I will but after a few hours of being hungry for say, Mexican food, I lose my will and then suffer afterwards!

I've heard that the spot where the large and small intestines connect is often a source of discomfort and I think that's what is so sensitive. But, I'm going to the docs next week for a check, line up some tests, just make sure it's not anything else.

In the meantime, I didn't drink my half-caff for the first time this morning and man, am i tired! Plus, I didn't have my morning "movement" so I'm wondering if I'll be C for days?

I did buy Teecino and am learning here that if you have gas and bloating, it might not be the best way to go. Ugh.

Bought some sourdough breads, have oatmeal and rice on hand. What is the all time best thing to do for so much gas and pain? Peppermint caps? Fennel tea? I don't have those on hand yet. Will be buying them today.

Any advice appreciated, sorry to ramble!

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IBS-C, gas & bloating
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