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I'm FINALLY managing to stabilise without meds. I still take Acacia - can't and won't do without it - and I take a SSRI for depression but that's it. Acacia is so natural, good for you and easy to take, why not take it? It's good for people who don't even have IBS. But taking meds definitely helped me get the IBS under control. I just don't need them regularly now.
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Thanks I got alot of good feedback. I have been just doing the diet for the past month with no fiber supplement but drinking peppermint tea. Had a good first 5 days then back to the usual D. I did order the acacia but wanted to see how I would do without it and just the diet first. Guess its not enough. I do exercize(yoga and rowing) almost every day as well as keeping up with two kids. I am still drinking green tea (not decaffeinated) is this OK? I have 3-4 cups/day.
Thanks again for the responses.
Cindy
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I used to just do the diet. It helped so much. I was having D nearly every day. Then the diet made it more like once a month or so. I still had problems with gas though --- some bloating, burping and farting.  So, I have started trying to work out more frequently -- and add some fiber in my diet. I still haven't figured that part out totally though. I never took any meds.... none were offered to me until just recently -- and it only works when you are starting to get an attack -- and then only for 50% of the people - 50% of the time. I have taken it a couple times - but not regularly or anything.
I do drink peppermint, green mint, and a mix of peppermint & fennel teas. I also now take the peppermint caps, Usually once a day.
I can usually go about two months or so between attacks -- and can usually relate the attacks to either eating too much - the wrong thing -- or stress.
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try switching to something without caffeine or else you're sure to have tummy trouble!! 
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I know that caffeine is bad, but I thought that in Heathers book she mentioned that green tea was OK because the caffeine levels are pretty low. Am I correct about this or just being delusional because I love green tea and it is supposed to be so good for you?
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okay...my bad...I was under the impression that caffeine was super terrible for IBS...but I don't drink green tea and am not sure how much caffeine is in a cup!!
However, if you're drinking 4-5 cups/day then the caffeine will add up.
If Heather says it's fine then I'm sure you're okay with it...I just try to stay away from caffeine as much as possible cuz it doesn't agree with me at all!!
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Thanks Kimm. It might be worth a try to use the non-caffeinated stuff.
Cindy
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Hi Cindy,
How's everything in God's country? (** heavy sigh **)
Caffeine is bad. I've had a hard time with withdrawals since giving up my coffee, so I have ONE CUP of Constant Comment tea in the morning -- only ONE. It doesn't bother me at all. But my goal is to wean myself away from it in time. The tea I have the rest of the day is all herbal. You might try doing a tea test -- I LOVE taste tests! -- just buy a small box of various herbal teas (I think some brands even offer a variety-pack) and see which ones you like. You're right, green tea IS very healthy, but don't they have a green decaf?
BTW -- how about a pic of yourself? You could have someone take a pic of you standing in front of a Maine balsam pine or a beautiful white birch ..... (** sigh **)
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I've been doing better since Iv'e watched what I am eating and still learning is FUN. LOL
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Thanks I think I will try mixing in some decaf. Okay Bevrs see if you can remember this...Maine...end of March...MUD SEASON!!!! Bring back any memories?
I will try toget a picture going. I am the photo taker in the family so I find it hard to get me in there, but I am working on it. I'll promise to get the beautiful country in it just for you.
By the way I row too, let me know in the LR what machine you have.
Also, I had just read in Natural Health magazine that High blood pressure can be a cause of AM headaches.
Cindy
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