Question 1

how can you relieve ibs pain?

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Irritable bowel synd: I have had the most success with getting people to eat more frequent and smaller meals. Addition of fiber several times a day to keep the stools soft will be helpful. Probiotics twice-daily have also been shown to be helpful in irritable bowel syndrome. There are medicines that will help with the cramping so see your dr.

Question 2

how can i get relief from  ibs?

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Diet and fluids: I rarely prescribe meds for ibs. In my experience teaching people to eat and drink properly resolves most if not all symptoms when the patient is compliant and follows through. Hi fiber, 80-100 ounces non caffeine, non alcoholic beverages each day, regular meal times, excercise. Consistency is the key to being symptom free.

Question 3

how can you relieve an ibs attack?

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Depends on symptoms: Ibs is a heterogeneous disease which can include symptoms of diarrhea, constipation, cramping, bloating and nausea.  Relieving factors depend on the exact symptoms.   In general psyllium based fiber supplements and probiotics may be helpful in preventing symptoms.

Question 4

what food can relieve the pain by ibs?

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Watch for food intol: Often the question is which foods are not well tolerated. Common foods that cause problems include lactose, wheat, sorbitol, fructose, fiber (too much or too little). The details require more history discussion and sometimes testing, blood, breath test and even stool tests. By eliminating poorly absorbed sugars, sugar free items, certain chewing gums the symptoms can often be greatly helped.

Question 5

any good home remedies for ibs relief?

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Stress management: Techniques as well as proper and regular meal times and quantities of food to help re regulate the bowel. Of course removing those things that are causing you stress should also be considered. Eliminate caffeine and alcohol will help.

Question 6

if i have ibs what can i take for temporary relief?

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IT DEPENDS ON WHAT: Symptoms you are having...

Question 7

how can i relieve severe pain caused by ibs?

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See your doctor: There are medications that can help.

Question 8

why is it when i take pain meds, it helps relieve my ibs?

Accepted Answer

Due to side effects: Ibs can sometimes be diarrhea predominant or constipation predominant. Narcotics have as a side effect constipation which in this case may be "aiding" you. More importantly, however would be to find out why do you have diarrhea to begin with. There are many causes and working together with a gastroenterologist and gp will hopefully give you an answer. Best wishes.

Question 9

is taking e lax about twice a month to relieve constipation related to ibs safe? or is this excessive and could cause issues?

Accepted Answer

Occ. Lax. safe: If you have iBS, increase fiber, do not skip meals, avoid triggere foods, regular exercise.Occasional  laxatives are not harmful.If fiber doesn't help symptoms, your doctor may prescribe magnesium hydroxide oral (Phillips' Milk of Magnesia) or polyethylene glycol (Miralax).

Question 10

i've been having ibs flare ups lately. is there anything i can do to give me immediate relief? i can't sleep or anything right now. thanks!

Accepted Answer

IBS: I need not tell you ibs can be real annoying.  Stress and diet can play a major role in ibs exacerbations. If your dr. Prescribed anti-spasmodics for you or anxiety pills, they may provide your best chance of quick relief, but the cause of and treatment for ibs  is often multi-factorial and no magic answers for an immediate fix may be found.  Good luck.

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