Charli(IBS)

[Charli]

Good day

I am Charlene but most people know me as Charli or Charl. I am a 42 year old female and was diagnosed  with IBS about 9 years ago in South Africa.

The Doctors here do not have so much experience in this type of field so I am seeking help online now with people who know exactly what I am going through.

It started and  the stomach cramps begin, was tested and showed it was IBS but now it has gotten so bad that I can hardly drink or eat never mind carry on with my teaching. I am always in pain and running to the bathroom. If I am lucky I  make it but there is times that I don't and then it hurts and feels embarrassed.

I am using Iberogast drop, Buscopan and even Peppermint drops or capsules but I am always in pain. 

 

If anyone knows of anything else to use, please share.

 

The stomach also swells up hectic.

 

Thank you

Kind Regards

Charlene

 

[Renee kerckhove]

Hi charlene

im renee. I’m 68 years old and have had IBS for 22 years. I do so feel for you. 
here are some things I try. 
1) FODMAP diet. I find this very helpful. 
2) I do drink water. But that gets boring so I make ice tea sometimes. 
3) I do exercise I like. I exercise for how ever long or short I feel like. 
4) I take over the counter laxatives and stool softeners that are easy in my tummy. I took amitiza and Linzess and they were too strong for me. 
5) I try to stay patient when what I’ve been using as my routine stops working as well. 
6) I stay proactive about my IBS. 
7) then when all else fails, I try to remember gratitude. Gets my mind in a better place

😎

[Charli]

Thank you so much for your advice. I have tried so many things but will try a different diet. I just always feel pain after I ate and my intestines starts hurting and making so much noise due to running to the bathroom so often.

 

God bless 🙌 

Charlene