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Irritable bowel syndrome

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 13, 2022 | Replies (48)
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@mariajean03

I have pain on and off all day some days. Feels like pent up gas. Do doctors really know how to treat IBS-D? I haven't found one yet.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 9, 2022

Hello @mariajean03

IBS is certainly an uncomfortable problem to deal with. Are you familiar with the Fodmap eating plan? On Connect, many of us with IBS (with either diarrhea or constipation) have tried this eating plan and find it very helpful. Many members have contributed to this discussion. Here is the link,
--Fodmap Eating Plan
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fodmap-eating-plan/
While the diet may seem rather restrictive, if you follow it for just 30 days, you can then slowly introduce foods and see which creates symptoms.

I'm wondering, @mariajean03, have you ever kept a journal of your food/drink intake to see what might trigger the IBS symptoms?

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