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IBS challenges

Posted by qaaz @qaaz, 6 days ago

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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qaaz | @qaaz | 2 days ago
In reply to @researchmaven "Things to try for normal pooping: Slippery elm inner bark powder, provides slip. I have it..." + (show)
@researchmaven

Things to try for normal pooping:

Slippery elm inner bark powder, provides slip. I have it "all the time" with my food.
Raw kiwi at night (1-2). It acts as a stimulant. There is a study. It will be gentlier than prune juice/and has less sugar.
Magnesium at night
Cooked rhubarb (I have at night with the kiwi).
Easy to digest food (for you, that could mean not much constipating food, such as meat or cheese, etc.), gentle fiber (cooked veggies rather than raw may help).
Plain water. It is magical.
And check out the inexpensive Monash IBS Food App.
I do all of this and more.

Good luck!

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Thanks so much for your input.

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brotherchuckles80 | @brotherchuckles80 | 19 hours ago

I too have IBS. I stumbled upon a product called EMMA It has very high ratings. It not only cleanses but restores the linings of your bowels. Perhaps you might want to try it also. They have a money back guarantee. I found the best pricing on Ebay. God bless you qaaz

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qaaz | @qaaz | 18 hours ago
In reply to @brotherchuckles80 "I too have IBS. I stumbled upon a product called EMMA It has very high ratings...." + (show)
@brotherchuckles80

I too have IBS. I stumbled upon a product called EMMA It has very high ratings. It not only cleanses but restores the linings of your bowels. Perhaps you might want to try it also. They have a money back guarantee. I found the best pricing on Ebay. God bless you qaaz

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Thanks for your comment. I have been taking Emma for almost a year now. I haven't felt very much relief from it at all. I'm now trying another one called IBS clear. We'll see how that goes. I'm glad that Emma works for you though.

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brotherchuckles80 | @brotherchuckles80 | 16 hours ago

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 | 56 minutes ago
In reply to @brotherchuckles80 "Thank you. I am just beginning to use it. Did you stop using your IBS medication..." + (show)
@brotherchuckles80

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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