Hi,can anyone tell me if an IBS Attack can build up...ie I have attacks averaging every 2 weeks, therefore I am wondering if it is a build up of something in my system, I dont know what my triggers are, everytime I think Ah ha I have it, I trial it again to see if it happens again and it doesnt. So I am wondering if something builds up in my and then 2/3 weeks time it comes out in an attack....has anyone else experienced this? or can offer advice?
Thanks
I have very similar experiences. I have worked out a couple of food triggers but there are obviously more and they don't seem to follow the same rules!
I think I am also affected by stress, even though I am not conscious that I am feeling stressed. I seem to deal with stressful situations fine but about a week later will have an episode so think they must be connected. I am trying yoga as none of the diets have helped me.
Good luck finding your triggers.
Yes to both of the above! I've been doing the Fodmap diet, and I'm pretty sure I have a problem with wheat and onions, but even if I stick to the strict elimination diet, I will have an attack of D every two or three weeks.
I am the same as you with stress, never think I am but It defo affects my body/health (usually resulting in being run down). I have no idea on my triggers, I have times where I think...it could be that, cut it out, but still have an attack, I just think its really odd that they happen 2 weekly, most strange.
I'm sure. Mine (IBS-C) occur after a bm and if I eat something on my no list (some FODMAPs groups plus soy protein plus calcium carbonate) . Last week my apartment under renovation so something in the materials set me off (plus the stresss) so PAIN every day. Every 2 weeks sound great! I would recommend PT specializing in ab pain. Plus exercises for core.
Sorry what is a BM and a PT lol, not down with the kids in abbreviations lol, thanks
bowel movement (my mom used that as she was into euphemisms--before her time I guess)
physical therapy
Ahhhh thanks....im sorry to hear you have more regular than my 2 weekly.....that in itself is HELL! I made my partner read all the forum stuff so he could understand what kinda hell I live in, and why I moan and groan and feel like he doesnt give a hoot! (it helped to see his reaction to be fair). Ive gone back to my homeopath to see what she advises, Im thinking a second course of remedies, which, i hope to hell work for me....will keep you posted x
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