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You are probably IBS-A then. How many days do you go between D attacks? And what do you mean you tried to force yourself to go? Hope you're staying away from laxatives! But C followed by a burst of D is usually what I get. Are you getting enough sf? I'm taking acacia now and it's great! Peppermint caps also help. What about water? Drinking enough of it? It's a pain having A, but sf really helps to keep me from swinging violently.

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I go a couple of days between D attacks, unless, of course I eat something I'm not supposed to eat or it's my time of month...then I have D attacks more frequently. When I said I forced myself to go, I just pushed (no laxatives). I have enough D, as long as I'm pain free and bloated free, I'm happy to be C. I have not added fiber to my diet yet...not sure why...I guess I just don't like taking anything. I'd love to try the peppermint caps, but I have GERD You know, the last couple of days, I've been quite busy that I don't think I have been drinking as much water as I should. So, what's the difference in IBS-A and IBS-D? I just assumed that I'm only D because some days I don't have attacks.

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