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I am having an ibs flare up and i was asking for tips on how to ease symptoms for when a flare up happens. especially for when i have to work.

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IBS: If it's IBS with cramping and diarrhea, taking an antispasmodic like dicyclomine should help. Taking it 1/2 hour before a meal can prevent a flare up. Look up a fodmap diet to learn what foods to avoid.

Answered 6/12/2019

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