There is a natural and safe supplement that I take that soothes colon pain, gas, constipation , and diarrhea.
It is peppermint oil/ginger,fennel combo...its sold at cvs in the colon area marked " peppermint oil for ibs"... it is very soothing for the nausea and stomach pain.
Please ask your Dr 1st please though, even though it's just natural herbs. I don't want to be in conflict with what rx they give you.
Also...and this I know for a fact bc it's coming straight from my gi Dr....probiotics work big time...but you have to give them a good 2 weeks to take effect. High count...15 billion....multi strain...put in fridge once opened.
Also..yogurt..fermented foods.
Look up colon friendly diet. What we eat, or TRY to eat , which can be hard, is extremely important. We need to give our gi system a chance to heal...avoid all fatty foods....it hates them...avoid gluten..most people with gi issues can't break down gluten...even though they might not necessarily have celiac disease. I have chrohns disease...and was told to my surprise people with that can't break it.
Also...we become nutrition deficient...I take glucerna sent to me from my nutrition dept.at the VA. It's low in sugar,easy on the stomach, and gets those vites and protein back into u.
Yes...plenty of water too. Yes.
And ginger chews helps nausea 2.
I've thrown out all I can think of 4 now to try and help....I hope it makes a difference. Be well. Peace.
Audrey. %^)

When I have an attack, I eat only plain white rice and drink strong fennel tea. These, along with my trusty heating pad, work for me.

To all with IBS-D. I was defecating four times a day. With all kinds of pain, gas, and bloating. The Fodmap food list helps with my symptoms and my doctor told me the reason that we have diarrhea is due to bile in our stool and put me on Colestipol. I only defecate two times a day with occasional pain and bloating. I know that everyone’s systems are different but, thought that it might help others.

Ohh I also forgot to mention the Ginger tea that I have been drinking as well. You can buy ground ginger if you do not find the root. Boil the water on the stove pour the ground ginger in a tall glass when the water is boiling pour it the glass over the ground ginger then place a lid or plate over it to cover it while it seeps for 10 or 15 minutes pour the tea into another glass leaving the residue in the bottom of first glass. Then add sweeter and possible lemon for taste. I drank it every other day.

Might want to google that drug. I just did. Personally I would only take it if I could not manage my IBS-D with diet anymore.

I took colostrymine powder and D stopped after a week. Can only get by subscription. Try it! Doesn’t say it is suppose to do that but my research, since I had no gull bladder made me try.

I drink apple juice to counteract D. The pectin in apple juice is what makes meds like KaoPECTate work. Not too much A J or you will be constipated. It works for me, and might for you.

My doctor yesterday recommended peppermint capsules, so I will give it a try.

Yesterday, my dr. recommended trying peppermint capsules. She said quite a few people are experiencing relief. Of course, I know everything doesn't work the same for everyone, being an herbal enthusiast, I do know that. I've just ordered them.

What foods or other contribute to IBS?