Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I don't know what else to do

Hello!
So sorry to hear you're having a rough time! I can sympathize with you, I'm 22 and feel the same way, I hate that I can't have any sort of "normal" life. I'm IBS-D, but I'll try and give you some advice that might help.

If you're following the IBS diet, make sure you're getting insolubles in your diet as well, because they're very important especially when you're C. Here's a link with some info regarding insoluble fiber: http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/fiber2.asp

I'm sure you've heard this time and time again, but be sure you're drinking tons of water...as much as you can, because that should help a little. And have you tried Fennel tea at all? It should help with the bloating and gas a little, but likely won't do anything to promote actually going to the bathroom.

One other thing I've heard sometimes works is something called Lactulose...my doc suggested it to me once (even though it's for C and I'm a D) but I've never tried it because I'm not C. Here's a link to some info on that: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682338.html

Hang in there...hopefully it'll get better soon!
Kelly

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