on 9/19/2009
hi there i have just found out that i have ibs, i dont no what foods cause it and i keep gettin really hot wit it it has also beeen making me feel sickly and is really been gettin me dwn to the point where i cant stop crying, i would really appericate it if some1 could talk 2 me about it fanx.x
on 5/2/2007
I am still trying to figure mine out. I have had it for quite sometime. I have tried avoiding dairy (yesterday I had 1 slice of cheese and that was my only dairy) and I had a horrible attack last night. I wish I knew exactly what I could do! It seems like I am never pain free =(. I have tried the oatmeal "diet"- I was told by a friend that her mother eats yogurt for like 3 days and water only and that helps her- does not seem to help me. I look forward to seeing further suggestions...thanks all!
on 12/10/2006
My IBS has beem geting steadily worse. I have cut out bananas from my diet and for the first time in five years it has cleared up completely. I am pretty sure that in my case bananas are bad not good!
on 8/8/2006
I spoke to a work colleague yesterday who has IBS and has recently started wearing a copper bangle on her wrist. She says that her IBS has not been nearly as bad since she has worn it.
on 6/30/2006
A sure fire remedy, no cure, is an Italian Liqueur called Frenet Branca. Recommended by an Italian bartender. You have to find it by calling some large liquor store. It really stops the discomfort.
on 3/30/2006
Reducing stress is definitely a key thing - even if it is a big change. I moved jobs and things got noticeably better. I have found that greasy food triggers it, but also overeating. I now eat slowly and when I am full ask someone to take the food away explaining why. Finally, porridge has been my biggest life saver. If things are really playing up, I have a bowl of porridge instead of dinner for a few days. It clears the constipation, calms the spasm and flattens my tummy! Please, do try it if you have problems.
on 2/8/2006
I suffered from IBS symptoms for years. In the past 5 years I have been doing a lot of research in trying to prevent the symptoms. Fortunately, I've gathered enough useful dietary information to help me manage the foods that trigger IBS symptoms, and those that help to prevent it. I didn't find much information, however, on reducing stress levels. Most publications suggest simply relaxing, meditating, and exercising. Yeah right! Unfortunately, for me those three options require an act from a hirer power. So, I decided to really look at the things that trip me up and do something about it. (1) Learning to let go. (2) Organizing my home and work environments. Do a clean sweep! (3) Manage my expectations. (4) Sharpen skills that I am required to use on a daily basis. Also, I can't tell you how important it is to have a day to yourself just to relax, reflect and release. That day can include doing the 4 things that I mentioned above, or choosing one thing that helps you to relax. I find that by Friday I am too wound up to even enjoy the weekend. So, every Friday night I make plans to go see a movie. Movies truly relax me.
on 2/8/2006
Food combining techniques have been invaluable in helping with IBS. Not mixing proteins and starches during a meal is less taxing on the digestive system. Instead of having meat sauce with my spaghetti, I use a red sauce with chunks of vegetables. I eat vegetables with my fish instead of rice. I'm very careful not to eat acid fruits (orange) with sweet fruits (bananas). I wait at least a half hour to eat dessert after a meal.
on 2/8/2006
I've read in many publications how fiber is critical for helping to prevent IBS symptoms. This is very true, but be careful. There are two types of fibers: soluble and insoluble. If you have IBS with constipation, increasing your intake of insoluble fiber is best because it does a good job at moving bulk. If you have IBS with diarrhea, soluble fiber is best because it slows things down. It soothes and regulates the digestive tract.
Because soluble fiber stabilizes the intestinal contractions resulting from constipation or diarrhea it can be beneficial for all both suffers. Soluble fiber is not only great in preventing IBS symptoms but relieving them once they occur. Nutritionist do recommend that you consume both Insoluble and soluble fibers. I have found that including oatmeal, a great source of soluble fiber, in my daily meal plan has increased the quality of my life significantly. I keep oatmeal cookies (hard kind) or granola bars (hard kind) apple flavor in my purse at all times to snack on. I eat oatmeal for breakfast most days. Fortunately, a local bread company makes a bread called Canadian Oat. This very bread saved my life. One last thing, increase your fiber intake slowly.
on 2/2/2006
Eating bland, subtle foods like a simple piece of toast helps enormously. Bananas, peppermint tea and oat crackers seem to help me a lot. Greasy, rich foods are definitely ones to avoid, especially anything with lots of cream. Being able to control the emotions is also imperative. IBS is definitely psychologically related.
on 2/2/2006
I have had active Crohn's Disease now for going on 8 years, and stress plays a major part in it being active. Just try and take it easy and do things you enjoy. The more you are enjoying yourself, the less stress you will be in.
on 11/22/2005
It took me two years to figure out the trigger, but I was able to narrow it down and now I have no symptoms (if I behave). First, stress is the biggest problem, I work to limit stress as much as possible. Second, stress combined with caffeine will trigger IBS instantly, or caffeine alone over several days will trigger it. Soda of any kind is the absolute worst! I would recommend never drinking it again if you have IBS. Third, exercise keeps the body tuned right and relieves stress. I can eat anything now and I still enjoy coffee ever so often. Also, ginger tea brewed from ginger root is excellent and sometimes alcohol helps.
on 11/22/2005
The "BRATT" diet has been recommended many times, and it always works to calm the body! It stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Tea, and Toast (dry). When you are very ill, it will make you regular again in no time.
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karina23 said
on 9/19/2009 hi there i have just found out that i have ibs, i dont no what foods cause it and i keep gettin really hot wit it it has also beeen making me feel sickly and is really been gettin me dwn to the point where i cant stop crying, i would really appericate it if some1 could talk 2 me about it fanx.x
mejkwilliams said
on 5/2/2007 I am still trying to figure mine out. I have had it for quite sometime. I have tried avoiding dairy (yesterday I had 1 slice of cheese and that was my only dairy) and I had a horrible attack last night. I wish I knew exactly what I could do! It seems like I am never pain free =(. I have tried the oatmeal "diet"- I was told by a friend that her mother eats yogurt for like 3 days and water only and that helps her- does not seem to help me. I look forward to seeing further suggestions...thanks all!
austinmaxi said
on 12/10/2006 My IBS has beem geting steadily worse. I have cut out bananas from my diet and for the first time in five years it has cleared up completely. I am pretty sure that in my case bananas are bad not good!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 I spoke to a work colleague yesterday who has IBS and has recently started wearing a copper bangle on her wrist. She says that her IBS has not been nearly as bad since she has worn it.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 A sure fire remedy, no cure, is an Italian Liqueur called Frenet Branca. Recommended by an Italian bartender. You have to find it by calling some large liquor store. It really stops the discomfort.
Anonymous said
on 3/30/2006 Reducing stress is definitely a key thing - even if it is a big change. I moved jobs and things got noticeably better. I have found that greasy food triggers it, but also overeating. I now eat slowly and when I am full ask someone to take the food away explaining why. Finally, porridge has been my biggest life saver. If things are really playing up, I have a bowl of porridge instead of dinner for a few days. It clears the constipation, calms the spasm and flattens my tummy! Please, do try it if you have problems.
Anonymous said
on 2/8/2006 I suffered from IBS symptoms for years. In the past 5 years I have been doing a lot of research in trying to prevent the symptoms. Fortunately, I've gathered enough useful dietary information to help me manage the foods that trigger IBS symptoms, and those that help to prevent it. I didn't find much information, however, on reducing stress levels. Most publications suggest simply relaxing, meditating, and exercising. Yeah right! Unfortunately, for me those three options require an act from a hirer power. So, I decided to really look at the things that trip me up and do something about it.
(1) Learning to let go.
(2) Organizing my home and work environments. Do a clean sweep!
(3) Manage my expectations.
(4) Sharpen skills that I am required to use on a daily basis.
Also, I can't tell you how important it is to have a day to yourself just to relax, reflect and release. That day can include doing the 4 things that I mentioned above, or choosing one thing that helps you to relax. I find that by Friday I am too wound up to even enjoy the weekend. So, every Friday night I make plans to go see a movie. Movies truly relax me.
Anonymous said
on 2/8/2006 Food combining techniques have been invaluable in helping with IBS. Not mixing proteins and starches during a meal is less taxing on the digestive system. Instead of having meat sauce with my spaghetti, I use a red sauce with chunks of vegetables. I eat vegetables with my fish instead of rice. I'm very careful not to eat acid fruits (orange) with sweet fruits (bananas). I wait at least a half hour to eat dessert after a meal.
Anonymous said
on 2/8/2006 I've read in many publications how fiber is critical for helping to prevent IBS symptoms. This is very true, but be careful. There are two types of fibers: soluble and insoluble. If you have IBS with constipation, increasing your intake of insoluble fiber is best because it does a good job at moving bulk. If you have IBS with diarrhea, soluble fiber is best because it slows things down. It soothes and regulates the digestive tract.
Because soluble fiber stabilizes the intestinal contractions resulting from constipation or diarrhea it can be beneficial for all both suffers. Soluble fiber is not only great in preventing IBS symptoms but relieving them once they occur. Nutritionist do recommend that you consume both Insoluble and soluble fibers. I have found that including oatmeal, a great source of soluble fiber, in my daily meal plan has increased the quality of my life significantly. I keep oatmeal cookies (hard kind) or granola bars (hard kind) apple flavor in my purse at all times to snack on. I eat oatmeal for breakfast most days. Fortunately, a local bread company makes a bread called Canadian Oat. This very bread saved my life. One last thing, increase your fiber intake slowly.
Anonymous said
on 2/2/2006 Eating bland, subtle foods like a simple piece of toast helps enormously. Bananas, peppermint tea and oat crackers seem to help me a lot. Greasy, rich foods are definitely ones to avoid, especially anything with lots of cream. Being able to control the emotions is also imperative. IBS is definitely psychologically related.
Anonymous said
on 2/2/2006 I have had active Crohn's Disease now for going on 8 years, and stress plays a major part in it being active. Just try and take it easy and do things you enjoy. The more you are enjoying yourself, the less stress you will be in.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 It took me two years to figure out the trigger, but I was able to narrow it down and now I have no symptoms (if I behave). First, stress is the biggest problem, I work to limit stress as much as possible. Second, stress combined with caffeine will trigger IBS instantly, or caffeine alone over several days will trigger it. Soda of any kind is the absolute worst! I would recommend never drinking it again if you have IBS. Third, exercise keeps the body tuned right and relieves stress. I can eat anything now and I still enjoy coffee ever so often. Also, ginger tea brewed from ginger root is excellent and sometimes alcohol helps.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 The "BRATT" diet has been recommended many times, and it always works to calm the body! It stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Tea, and Toast (dry). When you are very ill, it will make you regular again in no time.
Anonymous said
on 12/23/2005 Aloe vera juice is helpful to me, a teaspoon before or after meals. Also good are enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules between meals.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Try to relax.Listen relaxing music,do things which help you relax eg,swimming ,aromotherapy,body massage,rest.