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Could advil help reduce the symptoms of ibs? ive been taking advil for 5 days, and it seems my usual ibs-like symptoms (pain, bloating, etc.) lessened

Q: could advil help reduce the symptoms of ibs? ive been taking advil for 5 days, and it seems my usual ibs-like symptoms (pain, bloating, etc.) lessened

NO: Go dairy free &amp; see if any improvement- may have yogurt. If you have IBS low FODMAP diet.-Fermentable,oligosaccharide,disaccharide,momosaccharide and polyols. Avoid too much fiber,skins of fruits &amp; vegetables, Avoid chocolate,coffee,alcohol &amp; fried foods.

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NO: Go dairy free & see if any improvement- may have yogurt. If you have IBS low FODMAP diet.-Fermentable,oligosaccharide,disaccharide,momosaccharide and polyols. Avoid too much fiber,skins of fruits & vegetables, Avoid chocolate,coffee,alcohol & fried foods.

Answered 7/8/2018

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A member asked:

Could advil help reduce the symptoms of ibs? ive been taking advil for 5 days, and it seems my usual ibs-like symptoms (pain, bloating, etc.) lessened

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