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IBS—Change from -D to -C

Posted by jackiem95 @jackiem95, Feb 20, 2021

Has anyone else experienced a change from IBS-D to IBS-C? After about two years of the D, I have now changed to the C. I have no explanation for this and of course doctors don’t either. I had learned pretty well how to manage the D stuff with low FODMAP diet but now am having trouble with the constant constipation and experimenting (not very successfully) with the related OTC products suggested by doctors to treat it. Still following the Low Fodmap diet. Anyway my basic question is: Do the same foods and ingredients (eg fructose, polyols, oligosaccarides etc.) that I had been avoiding to prevent diarrhea now cause constipation? Doesn't seem logical— but then I guess nothing much about IBS is logical! I have been tempted to eat a nice big serving of pinto beans with guacamole to see what happens.

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Aug 18, 2022
In reply to @loveofdogs "Hi I’ve been dealing with IBS-D for years. I removed gluten from my diet which helped..." + (show)
@loveofdogs

Hi I’ve been dealing with IBS-D for years. I removed gluten from my diet which helped a lot. I also have a Benefiber bar each morning. I know coffee aggravates my stomach so I try to drink chamomile tea instead.
Hope this helps. It seems like a never ending battle. I hope u start feeling better.

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Hi @loveofdogs and welcome @donnam7900,
I have the same problem with coffee. Good for you for making the necessary changes to help you feel better.
Donna, You'll see I moved your post to this discussion: IBS—Change from -D to -C: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ibs-change-from-d-to-c/
so I could introduce you to members like @loveofdogs, @linn1, @jackiem95, and @thull who have all dealt with their IBS issues and may have some suggestions for you!
Here are also two other conversations you might be interested to read, as well.
Colestipol for symptoms of IBS-D:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/colestipol-for-symptoms-of-ibs-d/
I don't want to settle for IBS-D diagnosis...:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-dont-want-to-settle-for-ibs-d-diagnosis/
Have you modified any of your eating habits or any other aspects of your lifestyle to help with the diarrhea?

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donnam7900 | @donnam7900 | Aug 18, 2022
In reply to @amandaa "Hi @loveofdogs and welcome @donnam7900, I have the same problem with coffee. Good for you for..." + (show)
@amandaa

Hi @loveofdogs and welcome @donnam7900,
I have the same problem with coffee. Good for you for making the necessary changes to help you feel better.
Donna, You'll see I moved your post to this discussion: IBS—Change from -D to -C: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ibs-change-from-d-to-c/
so I could introduce you to members like @loveofdogs, @linn1, @jackiem95, and @thull who have all dealt with their IBS issues and may have some suggestions for you!
Here are also two other conversations you might be interested to read, as well.
Colestipol for symptoms of IBS-D:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/colestipol-for-symptoms-of-ibs-d/
I don't want to settle for IBS-D diagnosis...:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-dont-want-to-settle-for-ibs-d-diagnosis/
Have you modified any of your eating habits or any other aspects of your lifestyle to help with the diarrhea?

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Deleted caffeine no bread, increased my dosage of depression meds and still the awful cramping.

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Aug 18, 2022
In reply to @donnam7900 "Deleted caffeine no bread, increased my dosage of depression meds and still the awful cramping." + (show)
@donnam7900

Deleted caffeine no bread, increased my dosage of depression meds and still the awful cramping.

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Congrats for cutting foods that can irritate the gut! That's a success in itself. And if your antidepressants are tricyclic, then that is said to help reduce belly pain along with anxiety and depression.
Have you talked to your doctors about a different medication such as Eluxadoline, this signals your nervous system to help stop bowel spasms. It can also ease belly cramps and diarrhea. or Rifaximin which is an antibiotic that changes the amount of bacteria in your intestines?

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donnam7900 | @donnam7900 | Aug 18, 2022
In reply to @amandaa "Congrats for cutting foods that can irritate the gut! That's a success in itself. And if..." + (show)
@amandaa

Congrats for cutting foods that can irritate the gut! That's a success in itself. And if your antidepressants are tricyclic, then that is said to help reduce belly pain along with anxiety and depression.
Have you talked to your doctors about a different medication such as Eluxadoline, this signals your nervous system to help stop bowel spasms. It can also ease belly cramps and diarrhea. or Rifaximin which is an antibiotic that changes the amount of bacteria in your intestines?

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No I have not tried the two you mention but I will check them out. Thanks

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smezaael | @smezaael | Aug 19, 2022
In reply to @loveofdogs "Hi I’ve been dealing with IBS-D for years. I removed gluten from my diet which helped..." + (show)
@loveofdogs

Hi I’ve been dealing with IBS-D for years. I removed gluten from my diet which helped a lot. I also have a Benefiber bar each morning. I know coffee aggravates my stomach so I try to drink chamomile tea instead.
Hope this helps. It seems like a never ending battle. I hope u start feeling better.

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Dona I have questions what about grains do you find it cause pain to? I do have all IBS sign with right side information, my doctor couldn’t help me

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