My doctor told me I have IBS- what kind of diet is best for someone with this and how are you dealing with IBS

Question

If you have IBS-how are dealing how bad are your symptoms? I feel like I can't go anywhere because I am not sure if it will flare up...doctor put me on amitriptyline hcl 10mg a night.

Answer 1

There is no single diet prescription that works for everyone. However, you might have success by limiting simple carbohydrates (sugars, starches) and focusing on fruit & vegetables for fiber and micronutrients, and meat/dairy/eggs/beans for protein and calories. Whole grains and beans or lentils contain fiber as well as complex carbohydrates. Avoid rice, pastas and potatoes for a while to see if this will help.

Dairy products can also contribute to the gas, pain and cramping of IBS. Try eliminating them for a while, then slowing re-introduce items like hard cheeses (for example, cheddar) and yogurt with active cultures to see what you can tolerate.

You can also try the elimination diet approach. Start by eliminating one food at a time to see if your symptoms improve. This can be slow, and most foods are not "pure"; that is, the consist of multiple things (carbs, protein, fat, fiber, spices, etc.), so it is hard to figure out exactly what is causing the problem.

Answer 2

I have IBS along with Crohn's and Barrett's Esophagus. For me when I have flair ups is when I'm under alot of stress, plus different foods. I usually avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, and when my IBS is acting up, I avoid milk products. For me, unfortunately, Crohn's is my main problem with IBS as a secondary. I hope you find the right combination of foods you can enjoy and be able to go out and enjoy your life. Being afraid of the flareups can cause more of them to aggrevate your lifestyle. My flare ups are rare now that I"m on the right medications, but when it does flare up, I usually end up in the ER with a medication readjustment. Just watch your foods, and when you go out to eat, remember, "Special Order" and you will do just fine.

Answer 3

Mine does not act up anymore. What helped me most was keeping a food diary and figuring out exactly which foods made me sick. Mine is caused by several food intolerances. Sometimes it can be 12 hours between the time I eat the food to when I get sick.
My symptoms were so bad that I had to crawl from the bed to the bathroom.

Answer 4

This would depend on the symptoms you experience. If you have the kind of IBS asscociated with more diarrhea than constipation, use the link below:

http://www.webmd.com/ibs/diet-solution-ibs-with-diarrhea

If you have the type of IBS associated with more constipation than diarrhea, use the next link:

http://www.webmd.com/ibs/treating-constipation

Answer 5

My dad has IBS, he takes aloe vera juice every morning. He takes it on its own but if you don't like the taste you can put it in orange juice.

Answer 6

Pretty much is stay away from foods that will act it up. You would know what foods those are, if not start making a list.