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Been having IBS issues/ flaring on and off for the last few months. Thought I was finally, truly coming out of it. But now getting worse. In touch with my doctors, trying to figure things out.

In the meantime have been diligently recording EVERYTHING: time- when I take meds/supplements, time-what I eat, time- details about bms. Have eliminating things from my diet, and supplements. My selection of foods has narrowed down so much I have very few safe foods. I'm living off about the same 5 ish foods, day in and day out. I've never had this much trouble with the food and stomach issues.

I HATE having these issues.. aaahhh soo mad..

Been self treating with suppositories. Tonight finally contemplating using enema. Which I don't like to do because I get constipated easily. I dread using the enemas..

I was also recently prescribed bentyl, which I haven't tried yet.

aahhh Why is this flare so hard to get out of and into remission.

Food:

applesauce

ThinkThin protein bars (gluten free, no nuts, no seeds, not a lot of artificial additives)

every other night sweet potato/ rice pasta

Glutino pretzels (gluten free)

chicken cranberry meatballs (never been an issue)

every other day I'll either have an apple or a small serving of steamed broccoli

that's pretty much what I have been eating for the last few weeks.

used to eat some cheese, but haven't in two weeks or so.. things were better at first, and now not so much

Are you thinking of more protein options? I am struggling.

Quincy- since you know about both the enemas and the bentyl...

I've been using canasa suppositories but tonight need to do more.

Would you suggest doing an enema OR suppository + bentyl

I don't like to do enemas unless feeling really in need, causes me to get backed up easily.

I've noticed that if I stuff myself I feel awful. Been better if I eat little snacks all day long.

pb4 said...
Hi surferchick...

I've learned that with IBS (D or C) that daily intake of fibre and lots of water along with regular exercise (even just brisk walks) are huge benefits for keeping IBS under control...I've offten read and heard that those 3 things daily can make a huge positive impact on controlling IBS issues. Eating smaller meals (as you do) helps to, it's much easier on the digestive system (even those without bowel issues should eat that way)...my daughter (and I) both have IBS (me with IBD too) and if she eats larger meals and not enough little snacking throughout the day, her tummy bloats up huge.

Feel better!

Hi pb4

I forgot to say that I have been eating fiber foods such as apples or broccoli every other day. Used to eat loads of fiber. Then the increase in problems caused me to back off. It seems to help tremendously limiting it to every other day. I also take a psyllium husk fiber supplement daily. the whole idea of increasing fiber intake during flares still perplexes me.  In regards to the other two areas you mentioned. I have no trouble there. I drink alot of water, considering it is the only thing I drink. And I am an avid exerciser. I workout 6 days a week, lots of cardio. Occassionally prob workout even though I should let my body rest.

Not sure what is going to get me out of this flare permanently, but last night I chose to take bentyl and do a canasa suppository. I feel amazing. Feel so well rested, no stomach or bowel trouble. Now the hard part is deciding how many nights to do the same thing or whether to do bentyl every other night..