ibs, how to help?

[micci25]

sorry i know that this doesnt have anything to with dc's but my younger sister has recently been diagnosed with ibs (afet much pain and smypathy begging!!!)

she gets into so much pain that she cannot even work or or fuction normally as me and me and you would !!!

if any one has been through this or is going through this please could you let us know what you are doing to deal with this s she has hs no help form docs or specialists and even though has been diagnosed is still v much in pain!!

I think diet can help. People with IBS often know what triggers it and can avoid it but they differ from person to person. AFAIK, things that can be problematic are:

Stress (obviously unavoidable to a certain extent)
Caffeine
Alcohol
Spicy Food
Dairy
Too much fruit and veg
Fizzy drinks
Sorbitol
Some medication

And lots of other things, I'm sure. Have you googled? I am sure there must be some helpful websites out there.

i am younger sis sooze i do try and help my self but it is sooo hard to stop eating something that you have loved all your life i need help with more like physcological side of thogs it is hard to me even though you know it is causing you pain to stop

When I was reading about it, it said that CBT therapy can be helpful. Hope you find something that works. I know it's hard to stop eating things you love.