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My ibs has been acting up a lot lately. my stomach is always bloated, cramping, gassy and i think it caused my period to randomly start early. a lot of foods are upsetting my stomach. any advice how to help treat this as my medicine doesnt work.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

IBS: Acupuncture can be helpful for a number of GI conditions. Consider talking to your doctor about using acupuncture as an adjunct to your current treatment.

Answered 9/14/2020

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A member asked:

My ibs has been acting up a lot lately. my stomach is always bloated, cramping, gassy and i think it caused my period to randomly start early. a lot of foods are upsetting my stomach. any advice how to help treat this as my medicine doesnt work.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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