IBS & Bloating

meryl · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 15

Hi, I am 54 years old. I was diagnosed with IBS a long time ago, but I was ignoring it, thinking it will disappear on its own. IBS symptoms were mild, so they didn’t worry me. Now they are becoming worse, especially bloating. Does anyone know how should I treat this condition?

olga · Silver Member Joined: 03 Feb 2001 Posts: 275

Hi, I am struggling with IBS too. Bloating is just one of the symptoms, and it makes me feel a constant fullness in the abdomen. I also have gas and constipation. Yesterday, when I was coming back from work, I had the most embarrassing situation in the bus. I had so much gas, and it was so hard to hold it, I thought I would pass out. People were asking me what was wrong, and I couldn’t say in front of everybody that I have bloating and gas that will explode if I don’t reach a toilet soon. I heard from a friend about some soluble fiber, which helps with constipation and bloating. I can’t wait to try it, and you should too.

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I have had IBS since I was in Junior High. I have many horrific stories to go along with my disorder. I originally was told that I was allergic to dairy products, but after removing dairy from my diet I was still getting sick. Recently I heard about taking soluble fiber tablets and trying to eat foods that are high in Soluble Fiber (rice, pasta, bananas, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, soy, oatmeal, ect.) especially if I have an empty stomach! Also I was told to avoid foods that are high in fat, caffeine, carbonated beverages, caffeine, chocolate, alcohol Sad

, red meat, dark poultry, egg yolk, all fried food, and dairy! Good luck! I have noticed a difference by just eating a half banana before eating my meal or eating the potatoes first. I also stopped eating salads before dinner. Apparently this is a big no no and I learned quickly that this was probably the thing that was making me sick the most. Hope this helps ya.

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