what do you recomend?
2006-11-09 21:08:17 · 8 answers · asked by emmiemoo 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
IBS sufferers have different dietary needs what suits one may not suit another. A visit to a dietician can help they may put you on an exclusion diet for example. Stress can be a big factor to IBS sufferers as well not just the diet. There are lots of websites to help you, its worth doing some study on the matter. Good luck.
2006-11-09 21:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no hard and fast answers to this, it depends on you and your body. An elimination diet would help - gradually cut out certain things such as dairy and see if it makes a difference. I too have ibs and I've found that foods that affect me one day will have no effect whatsoever another day which is very frustrating. I'm now taking a combination of anti-spasmodics and Prozac which works for me. I was very reluctant to take anti-depressants but in desperation agreed to give it a go and I haven't looked back. I'd talk to your doctor, there are plenty of options ou there to manage the pain and severity of attacks it's just a case of working ou which meds work for you. Good luck and I hope you find something that helps cos I know how debilitating it can be x x
2006-11-09 21:20:51 · answer #2 · answered by katieplatie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have IBS too.
I suffered with it a good while without my doctor ever telling me a diet existed to alleviate the symptoms.
I changed doctors due to an insurance change, and asked my new doctor for something to help resolve my IBS.
I'm very very grateful I did.
This doctor prescribed a cholestrol reducing medication... (The generic I use is "Colestid"... I think the originally prescribed was "Cholestyramine".
Note.. * I do not, nor have ever had, High cholesterol...
But this medication completely stops my IBS without dieting... (except for a very rare day when it resurfaces, see below.)
The dosage directions I was given was 3/day... I actually take 1/day except on those rare days... I take it first thing when I wake up in the morning.. then *I wait at least an hour before eating*... very important. If I eat too soon I get sick.
Then I'm fine all day.
If I dieted as well, I'd probably never get sick again at all.. but I'm actually much happier with my one pill a day treatment that allows me to eat anything I want to eat.!
(EDIT... My main IBS symptom was "D"... if yours is not, colestid might not work for you.. but your doctor may be able to prescribe another medication with mild effects, and a beneficial side-effect for you.)
2006-11-12 01:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by Momma CAT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Registered Nurse and I had a spell when I suffered these symptoms. I also have a colleague who has it. It is not actually good - or very productive - to focus on food and diet, which is rarely the cause of the problem. (The over-whelming evidence is that IBS is stress-related). Better to eat a normal diet - avoiding gassy drinks and fatty meals will help - and to eat it in a relaxed way, too. You have stress and worry in your life, and your stomach/ gut is keeping the score. Learn to relax; confront your problems. Peppermint oil and /or Mebeverine (from your GP) will help control symptoms. It will probably just fade away.... when you feel more in control of your life. Good Luck! (From: 'Creamcheese')
2006-11-09 21:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your diet back to natural foods only and work from there what i did when i suffered with this, drink plenty of water 3-4 litres a day and lots of Fresh Veg, Fruits, Wholewheat and lean meats, no junk no processed foods.
Also ask your doctor for an antispasmatic drug to stop the pain when it kicks in. I sorted mine in 2 months by doing this.
Good Luck
2006-11-09 21:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by danny w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom was diagnosed with IBS about ten years ago. Just recently she was hospitalized and they realized she really has diverticulitis. I guess it is very commonly misdiagnosed. With that what really gets to her are seeds of any kind.
If it really is IBS you really just need to keep a journal of what you eat and how it effects you. Then you'll have something specific to you since food effects people differently. I know it'll be a pain til you get a feel for what's bad for you but at least you'll be certain. Here are some links that explain both things better though.
IBS
http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/ibs.htm
Diversticulitis
http://www.webmd.com/hw/brain_nervous_system/hw251746.asp
2006-11-09 21:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Sherrie C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different foods affect different people but wheat is one of the key causes.
The best thing to do is an exclusion diet, cut foods out that could be a problem; wheat, yeast, dairy; for a few weeks then gradually introduce them one by one. if you have a reaction you know which one it is for you.
good luck
2006-11-09 21:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from person to person.
I stay away from any fried or greasy food, dairy in large quantities and anything overly spicey. In all honesty if I overeat anything at all it sets me off. I have also tried every herbal remedy known to man and nothing worked for me, I have just learned to live with it :o)
2006-11-09 21:14:50 · answer #8 · answered by Janbull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat high fibre foods, lots of fruit and veg. keep all junk food, crisps, choc, cakes, biscuits, to a minimum...
2006-11-09 21:10:18 · answer #9 · answered by ♥new baby born xmas eve 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋