Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Holy Moly.. I'm not alone?!?!

Hi Angie,

Do you remember how you were before you discovered you had IBS?

I have a similar problem too, and I noticed that bubble gum containing "Xylitol" really really upsets my stomach. I stopped eating bubble gum completely and I feel a little better.

I recently found that drinking "Dole pineapple juice canned" about 1/2 hour to 1 hour before class helps.

How do you eat. Make sure you eat sufficient meals at regular times. I found that eating sufficient meals really helps. I also found that eating a better breakfast helps. I started eating cereals and an omlette every day.

Try to stay relaxed. I found stress increases my problem.

My other suggestions are to take a bath every day and to wear washed clothes every day. Try your best to stay focussed in classes. Try not to take this in a negative way. My sister has a similar problem as you and me and if I tell her this she bursts out on me accusing me of saying that she has all this in her mind. But do remember I have the same problem and it does help me. I do not know if I pay attention because I dont' have the problem on a particular day , or if I don't have the problem on a particular day because I pay attention. Remember that I am saying all this in an attempt to be helpful.

Tell me how my suggestions work,so that I can show a particular someone that I am not being "" with useless suggestions. Hopefully I know that these suggestions will reduce your problem by a large amount in a matter of a short time.

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