IBS problems when going to bed

Posted by cadunkin @cadunkin, Jan 14, 2024

My 37 year old daughter has been diagnosed with IBS. She has done everything recommended by every specialist she has seen. She is now eating only a few different foods. Has anyone found anything that helps with cramping, gas & constipation during the night? Thank you everyone for any suggestions.

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Profile picture for rockergirl43 @rockergirl43

What's the website you purchase the VSL#3 from that comes refrigerated? I used to take it years ago from a local pharmacy.

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Look for vsl3 and that is a lowercase L

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Profile picture for debhammel @debhammel

You may want to discuss your suspicion of digestive enzyme insufficiency with your gastroenterologist. They can test to determine if this is accurate or not. I have microscopic colitis and extremely low pancreatic enzymes and supplementing the enzymes is a total game changer!

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I take artichoke capsules that really help with constipation.

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Susan, Good luck. I will keep an eye out for anything further from you. Note that I also use Heather's Peppermint Tea to good effect. It calms my gut and I buy it in bulk. I am glad you can tolerate meat better than I can. It has been hard for me to figure out what foods or habit are problems as the "reaction" from a trigger food takes about a day for my intestinal system. Wishing you the very best, Judy.

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Profile picture for rockergirl43 @rockergirl43

What's the website you purchase the VSL#3 from that comes refrigerated? I used to take it years ago from a local pharmacy.

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Can not post websites on here. It is real easy to find.

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Profile picture for linda82 @linda82

Can not post websites on here. It is real easy to find.

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Use to be with a prescription you could get at a pharmacy. Expensive.
Many studies, sometimes it’s effective some times not.
GI dr told me the same.

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This is my ORDER SUMMARY
Capsules - 112.5B
Size: 1 Bottle (60 capsules)
Qty: 1
$59.36
Subtotal
$59.36
Tax
$0.00
Shipping & Handling ( this looks expensive, but you should see how it is boxed in multiple ice packs)
$9.95
TOTAL
$69.31

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My IBS lead me to my doctor. I did a poop sample testing for different parasites, etc. Everything came back okay. She sent me to a gastroenterologist. Of course, I'll have to have a colonoscopy. I told her my habit of prune juice. Anyone else? I've been taking a cup of prune juice every morning for years. I'm 76 and I think I started in my 30s? She told me to stop with the stimulants of coffee and prune juice. I myself, had suspected it might be the culprit. So I stopped. It led my body into a tailspin of constipation. So, I tried metamucil, anyone else. Long story short I'm still struggling. Don't think metamucil is going to help. I do, however think prune juice was the culprit. I'm now taking IBS clear and Emma. My stomach has really settled down I just have to figure out how to have regular bowel movements now. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts or similar situation perhaps.

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My IBS lead me to my doctor. I did a poop sample testing for different parasites, etc. Everything came back okay. She sent me to a gastroenterologist. Of course, I'll have to have a colonoscopy. I told her my habit of prune juice. Anyone else? I've been taking a cup of prune juice every morning for years. I'm 76 and I think I started in my 30s? She told me to stop with the stimulants of coffee and prune juice. I myself, had suspected it might be the culprit. So I stopped. It led my body into a tailspin of constipation. So, I tried metamucil, anyone else. Long story short I'm still struggling. Don't think metamucil is going to help. I do, however think prune juice was the culprit. I'm now taking IBS clear and Emma. My stomach has really settled down I just have to figure out how to have regular bowel movements now. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts or similar situation perhaps.

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I had a similar experience with laxatives, struggled for years with constipation and tried all the healthier options but usually I ended up with bloating and gas, eventually I started using laxatives. I knew it wasn’t good to depend on them but desperate people do desperate things, however I don’t have this issue anymore and I owe it all to an apple a day, honestly it worked better than the laxatives I tried.

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My IBS lead me to my doctor. I did a poop sample testing for different parasites, etc. Everything came back okay. She sent me to a gastroenterologist. Of course, I'll have to have a colonoscopy. I told her my habit of prune juice. Anyone else? I've been taking a cup of prune juice every morning for years. I'm 76 and I think I started in my 30s? She told me to stop with the stimulants of coffee and prune juice. I myself, had suspected it might be the culprit. So I stopped. It led my body into a tailspin of constipation. So, I tried metamucil, anyone else. Long story short I'm still struggling. Don't think metamucil is going to help. I do, however think prune juice was the culprit. I'm now taking IBS clear and Emma. My stomach has really settled down I just have to figure out how to have regular bowel movements now. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts or similar situation perhaps.

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I'm glad that worked for you. It sounds way too easy. How old are you? I did the apple thing in my early twenties and it worked. Now, with 77 coming up.
Just be honest with everything. That's really important here.

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My IBS lead me to my doctor. I did a poop sample testing for different parasites, etc. Everything came back okay. She sent me to a gastroenterologist. Of course, I'll have to have a colonoscopy. I told her my habit of prune juice. Anyone else? I've been taking a cup of prune juice every morning for years. I'm 76 and I think I started in my 30s? She told me to stop with the stimulants of coffee and prune juice. I myself, had suspected it might be the culprit. So I stopped. It led my body into a tailspin of constipation. So, I tried metamucil, anyone else. Long story short I'm still struggling. Don't think metamucil is going to help. I do, however think prune juice was the culprit. I'm now taking IBS clear and Emma. My stomach has really settled down I just have to figure out how to have regular bowel movements now. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts or similar situation perhaps.

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I tried every thing and take one Trulance in the morning and a cap of MiraLAX in the evening.. also one VSL3 Probiotic.. drink 2 Vanilla Plant based Ensures a day (5mg fiber each) and eat one Thomas Multigrain English muffin a day. 8 mg fiber..no sucralose.. they whole wheat has sucralose.. a good gut bacteria killer.. and am going several times a day I hope this helps..prayers!!

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