BLOATING AND IBS

I can sympathise with everyone on here who suffers from this awful condition. I have had IBS for more than 20 years. It started after I was really ill on holiday with "holiday tummy"and continued after I came home. Eventually it subsided with no treatment and lay dormant for a long time before it raised its ugly head again for no apparent reason. My symptoms have changed over the years and recently I have been plagued with this awful bloating which lasts for days at a time and makes me feel really ill. I too look like I am about to give birth, which is no fun as I am 68!!!! Have tried all the over the counter medicines , have tried eliminating the usual foods that trigger the problems but non helps.I have kept food diaries also and there does not seem to be a specific item that is the culprit. I get both D and C with it and have the noisiest gurglings in my tummy!! My ribs also ache as the bloating presses on them!!I used to do the gym 3 times a week but dont even feel like taking my exercise any more while this condition persists. Then it will disappear just as suddenly as it began!!All suggestions will be gratefully taken on board.

Post Edited (LUBELUE) : 11/19/2012 8:35:23 AM (GMT-7)

It's possible that a good probiotic will help. You have to find the right one as some will cause gas. I use Benebiotics.

I take slippery elm powder if I experience stomach upset/gas.
Also take it every night before bed to soothe my digestive tract.

The website cureforulcerativecolitis.com contains info about food combining as well as alternative natural supplements including slippery elm.

I am about your age and have had colitis for 10 years. I think our symptoms are similar. You will see from my signature that I also avoid lactose and gluten.
Hope this info is helpful.