how can i overcome my IBS?
106922
High fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber, high fiber...........  Am I making my point?  Standard american diet is way too low in fiber, with its refined flour and sugar products.  Need to get completely off the refined flour products and eat whole grain cereals and breads, and pastas, and vegetables and fruits.  Meat is ok, but not as the primary food, as it has no fiber.  Same with dairy.
201229
IBS can be very uncomfortable but can be controlled with a few easy food choices.. I would suggest that you eat 5 to 6 small meals per day.. add fiber to your diet.. and stay away from trigger foods.. ie: spicy food and acid type foods.. there are a few good medications on the market today to help slow your digestive track and calm the syptoms.. See your doctor for further treatments if you can not control with food modifications.. I also suggest that you try eating foods like Carrots and salads.. more fruit and drink plenty of water.  Do not fall for the many rip off adds on the market.. Get your information from a qualified doctor... You can also go to www.webmd.com for other helpful information.. Hope this helps :)
212775
You should never have to strain to have a bowel movement.If your BM is hard take a stool softener,increase fluid intake,decrease caffeine intake,exercise,eat lot of raw fruit and vegetables.If you like them stewed prunes work really well.
756428
IBS is certainly possible, but I'm going with colitis. Also you might want to check out Graves Disease. Go to www.merckmanual.com
720049
I have IBS and I do a Castor oil cleansing one weekend a month and have much fewer problems for the other three weeks. I start by inserting two bisacodyl suppositories and then drinking four ounces of Castor oil. In about an hour I am having flush bowel movements. I take six dulcolax pills. Be sure to drink at least 8 to 10 ounces of water or more an hour while doing this. This process will make you go until what come out is clear. After doing this eat lightly for a few day and include yogurt to put a good flora in your system. I know many people will disagree with this but it works great for me. People are always afraid of what they have not tried or is not common practice!!!
256941
I have IBS too and I got a lot of help from this site: http://www.helpforibs.com/ \n\nIt has a whole list of trigger foods, it explains quick remedies (peppermint and fennel tea), there's a recipe book you can get, and there's a message board for support. Fantastic site! It has really helped!
68559
The main symptoms of IBS are crampy pain in the stomach area (abdomen), painful diarrhea or constipation. Most people have either diarrhea or constipation, but some people have both. Other symptoms are mucus in the stool,swollen or bloated abdomen and the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement.  \nIBS has no cure, but you can do things to relieve symptoms. Treatment may involve diet changes, medicine, and stress relief. You may have to try a combination of things to see which works best for you.
1005643
I suggest you get yourself another doctor, this one is a real quack. You shouldn't be on any antidepressants for IBS, unless you are suicidial.\n\nSee the following websites; www.renewyourlife.com and ww.gutsolutions.com. There is a book that is on this site "Gut Solutions" I suggest you get, it will explain what you can do for IBS.
1042504
Please listen to me on this - I can help you!!!!\nYou are probably wheat intolerant! Cut out wheat in all its forms for a minimum of a month, thats bread, pasta, pastry, cake - everything. its difficult, really difficult but if you stick to it you will see a major improvement. Im not some quack but recently discovered that I was intolerant to wheat and after a week of cutting it out completly my life had changed.Now 4 months later its completly different. My IBS symptoms disappeared, I lost a stone and a half, my mild ecxema disappeared - I have suffered from hay fever all of my life - gone totaly! Im sleeping better and even stopped snoring.\nI probably sound a little evangelical about it but the effect on my life and health have been profound. Its really difficult at times - when you want to grab a sandwich you cant and lots of my favourite foods are on the "dont even go there" list but the benefits outweigh the bad stuff.\nTry it it WILL work
775981
Depends on what kind of digestive problems you are having. Gas? Trouble defecating? Try eating some yogurt to give your gastro-intestinal (GI)  tract a boost with some extra good bacteria. You could have irratible bowel sydrome (IBS). Maybe think about seeing a doctor?
440666
I have had luck treating my IBS and a friend that has Chrons tried the same approach and has been feeling much better. Diagnosing auto immune disorders can be difficult.
387439
prune juice..steer clear of medications..they encourage lazy bowels..eat more veges.happy motions to you.
786850
I too used to suffer from irritable colon, I tried many remedies in the market but nothing will work until I finally  realized that it was to do with the change in my diet that make me feel ill. In order to be more healthy I was eating a lot of fibre and much onions and garlic. Since I started consuming them in moderation and eating more carbohydrates all problem dissapeared. sometimes it is not good to change your diet drastically. So maybe it is to do with your diet, watch out!!!!
818002
to me, it sounds like your lactose intolerant.. but i am not a doctor, my b/f is lactose intolerant.\n\nTry taking Imodium AD before you eat any of the things that bother your tummy.\n\nmy b/f's sister has IBS and that's all she has to do is take an Imodium , and she is fine.\n\nand her IBS would act up after she ate ANYTHING! lol\n\ntry some Imodium.
207562
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain or discomfort, cramping or bloating, and diarrhea or constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome is a long-term but manageable condition.  \nThe main symptoms of IBS are crampy pain in the stomach area (abdomen), and painful diarrhea or constipation.  Most people have either diarrhea or constipation, but some people have both. Other symptoms are mucus in the stool, swollen or bloated abdomen, and the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement.  IBS has no cure, but you can do things to relieve symptoms. Treatment may involve diet changes, medicine, stress relief, or a combination of things to see what works best for you.  You can read more about IBS here \nhttp://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/
116314
It could be IBS, or "Irritable Bowel Syndrome". \n\nContact a doctor.
990947
Drink lots of liquid. You may have to try some sort of laxative or see your doctor. That's an awful long time to be poopless.