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qualityOV3Rquantity

qualityOV3Rquantity

Experienced
Jul 27, 2024
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I developed IBS about 10 months ago, and it's made my life pretty much hell. It's by far the biggest contributor to my depression and suicidal thoughts (more like plans at this point lmao).

Anyone have advice for how to treat this cursed condition? I'm open to anything, I want to get better for my sake and the sake of my family.
 
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aespa

aespa

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Oct 23, 2024
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  • Avoid trigger foods such as caffeine, alcohol, and spicy or fatty foods
  • Eat smaller meals throughout the day and avoid large meals
  • Try to follow a low-FODMAP diet
  • Get regular exercise
  • Practice stress reduction techniques
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Consider taking probiotics
(im here for you)
 
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Yavannah

Yavannah

Autistic & miserable
Jul 18, 2022
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have you tried a gut binder like Enterosgel or Zeolite?
 
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JoysoftheEmptiness

JoysoftheEmptiness

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Sep 10, 2024
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Some foods trigger it, I sometimes get it, try eating smaller portioned meals, that's seemed to help me.
 
daley

daley

Experienced
May 11, 2024
224
My sister's son has Krohn's disease. She has been looking into it for years.

One thing she strongly recommends is Vitamin D, in much higher doses than is normal
recommended, e.g. 5000 International Units.

Here is one study I found relating Vitamin D and IBS.
Here is a video about Vitamin D dosage.

Wishing you well...
 
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whispers-of-sanity

whispers-of-sanity

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Jun 18, 2024
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I've had IBS for years and I take Imodium (An OTC medication) when it gets really bad. It works well for me but I do get a little sleepy when it kicks in. It obviously won't tackle the root cause of the problem, but it does offer some temporary relief.
 

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