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Hello i have ibs. why is it i can eat somethin & it go well. then eat it again & have loose mushy bms? ibs always acts up in mornings when it does

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Not always diet: IBS is often set off by stress, lack of sleep and other factors besides food. Many people are gluten or lactose sensitive or partially intolerant and small amounts may be fine, but larger amounts will set off IBS symptoms.

Answered 6/30/2014

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