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IBS

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Paulina18 · 27/08/2024 14:35

Any one have IBS with tummy pain and indigestion issues daily .

tired and acid reflux also

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BrigadierEtienneGerard · 27/08/2024 15:21

See a doctor. IBS can be treated. It could be ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, both also treatable but they need serious medical input.

[UC sufferer here]

pambeesleyhalpert · 27/08/2024 15:52

I've had it for years, it can't be treated. The only thing that helps me is a hot water bottle. Stress is a huge trigger for a flare up for me

applespearsbears · 27/08/2024 17:54

Yes, to managed and improve the acid reflux I did the acid free diet. That helped a lot. For the diarrhoea I've worked out my worst triggers and try as much to avoid. But it's a case of managing rather than curing.

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Paulina18 · 04/09/2024 04:55

What is the acid free diet ?
what did you cut out

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user1468832061 · 31/03/2025 22:08

pambeesleyhalpert · 27/08/2024 15:52

I've had it for years, it can't be treated. The only thing that helps me is a hot water bottle. Stress is a huge trigger for a flare up for me

im same i think its all stress

Hugsbunny · 31/03/2025 22:17

IBS is normally lower digestive system and indigestion is upper digestive system. It may be you are looking at the wrong things.

Treating IBS is a long and slow process. Keep a food diary to track triggers, pay particular attention to FODMAPs, wheat, dairy, caffeine, alcohol. Change things slowly as changes can take 1-2 weeks

Buscopan helps with a lot of IBS symptoms, some people have success with fish oils, collagen, and many others things. Don't give up home.

NeedWineNow · 31/03/2025 22:47

I'm in the middle of an attack at the moment (I've had IBS for nigh on 30 years+). Stress and anxiety always were my triggers, although I think now that I've retired my diet has changed and I'm drinking far more coffee which I think has triggered this latest bout which has lasted about a week so far. Feels like period pains for want of a better expression.

I've taken to having turmeric lemon and ginger tea, hot water bottle when the discomfort is bad, and foods which are quite plain - grilled meat, steamed veg etc. Strangely I found when I lost weight following Slimming World I didn't have any attavks, or certainly nothing of any note. I've been lax with my diet, been eating too many biscuits and pastries which I don't think helps.

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