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Hello,

I have been looking on the internet about IBS and I think I might have it. I experience abdominal pains (not severe but noticeable) bloating and lots of gas. I sometimes find relief when I pass the gas, but this is happening everyday. When I try to poop, it doesn't make it's way down too easy. I have to struggle (if you know what I mean).

I took ex-lax over the weekend which gave me relief until today. Ughhh....

I am fasting this month of Ramadan and I know I'm not getting enough Water in during the day, but this has been going on for about a year on and off. I try to watch what I eat like brocolli and cabbage.

If any of you have IBS can you tell me if there are home remedies I can try or supplements I can take? Any help is appreciated.

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Hello,

I have been looking on the internet about IBS and I think I might have it. I experience abdominal pains (not severe but noticeable) bloating and lots of gas. I sometimes find relief when I pass the gas, but this is happening everyday. When I try to poop, it doesn't make it's way down too easy. I have to struggle (if you know what I mean).

I took ex-lax over the weekend which gave me relief until today. Ughhh....

I am fasting this month of Ramadan and I know I'm not getting enough Water in during the day, but this has been going on for about a year on and off. I try to watch what I eat like brocolli and cabbage.

If any of you have IBS can you tell me if there are home remedies I can try or supplements I can take? Any help is appreciated.

Ok for the gas pressure get the gas x strips they are wonderful.

I have IBS with Constipation. I take 1 tsp of fibersure 3 times a day. That ends up being 15 grams of Fiber. It mixes completely in Water and you can not taste it. Now since you are not getting in enough water that can make the stool hard. Try a stool softener.

Here are a couple of links to take a look at.

Fiber and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Hope that this helps

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I suffer with IBS but it is totally the opposit. I have to take Immodium every single day in order to keep it under control. Some days are worst than others.

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I am with you...Imodium-Gal!...I've had it for years...usually stress brings it on. I've told my Doc, but he seemed unconcerned that the lap band would make it worse.........Lord!...I hate running to that BR....specially when I was teaching!

Joy

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