Any suggestions for IBS with UC?

Hello. I am new to this, and would really appreciate any input...

After 5 yrs of using Lialda, canasa suppositories, and 2 months of Prednisone therapy, UC was just not manageable with oral meds. After much bleeding, discomfort, frustration, I decided to start using Remicade. The first 2 treatments made me feel great, without side effects, bleeding stopped, and I was able to function normally again. Of course, I was still on prednisone at the time of initiation. The last few treatments of Remicade have not given me the same results, unfortunately. I am again feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and cannot exercise or run more than 4 miles without having to get near a bathroom ASAP. Today, I had another flex sig, which showed great response to the Remicade, and the doctor says there is no active disease present. Great news! Except, I am still uncomfortable, pressure down below, and still having 3 loose stools daily. Now, I don't know what to do, or what my problem could be...maybe IBS?? Does anyone out there have any suggestions for foods that will calm things down a bit? Anybody have similar problems??  Thanks

 

Try the low FODMAP diet. It avoids gas producing foods.

Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns about having IBS?

If your IBD is completely healed and you're still having GI symptoms, I would look into trying some probiotics. Unfortunately it's not exactly clear which bacteria are the most beneficial. If it is IBS, looking at your fiber consumption ought to help too. In general IBS patients seem to do well with more soluble fiber and less insoluble fiber. However, I do suggest you discuss everything with your doc and try to get their input.