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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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brotherchuckles80 | @brotherchuckles80 | Jun 21 9:02pm
In reply to @qaaz "My IBS lead me to my doctor. I did a poop sample testing for different parasites,..." + (show)
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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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Thank you. I am just beginning to use it. Did you stop using your IBS medication while trying EMMA. And, just to be clear, you have not received any help from the product EMMA?

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qaaz | @qaaz | Jun 22 12:19pm
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Thank you. I am just beginning to use it. Did you stop using your IBS medication while trying EMMA. And, just to be clear, you have not received any help from the product EMMA?

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I'm not really taking any IBS medication per se. My doctor prescribed omeprazole which I do take and did not stop taking while I was taking Emma. For me, and my IBS situation may be worse, more irritated, but Emma didn't do all it said it would do or claimed it could do. I did find some relief with more productive flatulation. Trying to say that nicely. Other than that, no. Now the IBS clear I've not taken long enough. It's another all natural supplement like Emma that also has psyllium fiber in it.

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brotherchuckles80 | @brotherchuckles80 | Jun 22 4:56pm
In reply to @qaaz "My IBS lead me to my doctor. I did a poop sample testing for different parasites,..." + (show)
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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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Thank you.

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shaleenv | @shaleenv | Jun 23 10:41am
In reply to @qaaz "My IBS lead me to my doctor. I did a poop sample testing for different parasites,..." + (show)
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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 use a teaspoon of olive oil a day.i was using miralax daily and switched. I have not had to use anything else in months.

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mimiandant | @mimiandant | Jun 25 4:16pm
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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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Thank you for this advice.

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