Just found out I have IBS
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Just found out I have IBS
| Thu, 05-31-2007 - 9:10pm |
Has anyone had luck with prescription drugs, or is managing IBS with diet the better way to go?
| Thu, 05-31-2007 - 9:10pm |
What did your doctor Rx and suggest about diet? Here is some great information about IBS...
http://digestive.health.ivillage.com/ibsbowelfunction/irritablebowelsyndrome.cfm
Since we are so unique, what works for one person won't necessarily work for another. There may be a lot of trial and error before you find the right combination of things that help you. For myself, I have a pretty good idea which foods will cause me distress and have the choice...do I eat something I really, really want and pay the consequences, or not?
You might want to start

<I think I can do it by avoiding dairy and fatty foods, those seem to be my triggers. I was just curious about experiences people have had with Rx.
Be sure to check back occasionally, since someone may see your question and answer it at a later time!
Do you know if you are lactose intolerant? You mentioned dairy being one of your triggers; have you tried using the lactose enzyme? Lactaid is a brand name, but there are good generics too; both are OTC.

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