Comments on: How To Relieve An IBS Attack

By: Dédé Wilson

Dédé Wilson — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:38:18 +0000

In reply to Ann. We cannot provide medical diagnosis or help. Please do refer to your own medical team. It certainly seems as though a gastroenterologist would be very helpful for you.

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:49:40 +0000

This was very informative I had surgery 5 years ago and am so much worse but that’s not what I’m writing about. I have episodes maybe once a month. Live through them and am just tender the next day. This past cramping 12 hours long was followed by 2 days (and presently) followed by about 25 trips to the bathroom with small diaria attacks. Still cramping occasionally about every hour. Is this abnormal for IBS I have never been clinically diagnosed. I have no need for my surgeon anymore! Just don’t know if I should go to emergency.

By: Dédé Wilson

Dédé Wilson — Fri, 13 May 2022 18:13:01 +0000

In reply to Alyssa S.. Alyssa, we are thrilled to hear that FODMAP Everyday has helped you! We love hearing from ur community members:) We have info on IBGuard in our supplement article and many folks do like using it very much. It is great when we find what works for each of us.

By: Dédé Wilson

Dédé Wilson — Fri, 13 May 2022 18:10:17 +0000

In reply to MartyAnne. Hi there, When we tell our systems to print an article it does tell us how many pages and we have the choice of black and white, no images etc. I guess your printer does not function that way?

By: MartyAnne

MartyAnne — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:47:31 +0000

Wow! Thank you so much for this. The only thing is, I wish the articles here had a print-friendly button like the recipes. You don’t want to know how many pages my printer would use with all the pictures! I’m going to look for a “picture stripper” extension so I can print and share!

By: Alyssa S.

Alyssa S. — Fri, 13 May 2022 16:44:20 +0000

I’ve found that mint is my best solution to the horrible stabbing cramps. My general doctor recommended a mint supplement called IBGuard. I have IBSC that’s heavily influenced by stress. I also got treated for SIBO because of the information on here!! Now my symptoms are much more manageable and what I can eat has greatly improved!

By: Dédé Wilson

Dédé Wilson — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:37:42 +0000

In reply to anonymous. Everyone's "treatment" and "plan" is unique! So glad you have found what works for you.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:30:16 +0000

I am a devoted low-FODMAP follower and have been on a modified low FODMAP diet for almost two years once I figured out what my triggers are, and I also know that fatty food is a trigger. My GI just changed the probiotic and put me on a new Rx. I try not to eat if I have to drive anywhere in the AM. I won’t give up drip coffee, which is probably not good. I am a devoted yoga practitioner, but haven’t found the poses to be particularly helpful either as a preventative. I have a gazillion low-FODMAP books, follow all the blogs and GI Twitter.

By: Dédé Wilson

Dédé Wilson — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 17:04:46 +0000

In reply to anonymous.. Having an urge while driving is no one's idea of fun! Imodium can be very helpful. Have you worked with a registered dietitian to strategize potential additional solution?

By: anonymous.

anonymous. — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:37:33 +0000

Nerva didn’t work at all for me. I used it for 6 weeks. I think it’s less focused on IBS-D. Also, many of my attacks occur while I’m driving and none of these strategies work for me then. The only thing that works is Imodium and a trip to the bathroom.