Fasting

[NailQueenxo]

Has any IBS-C sufferers ever fasted for a day and just intake water? I wonder if it would help with the bloating and constipation

[Polly45]

I have fasted with ibs-d I find it helps as my intestines are so busy, I give them a break from eating and things settle down. You could try fybogel that may stop you having ibs-c which in turn would help with the bloating and constipation. Good luck

[elwins]

Have you tried cutting out certain foods, as I find my bloating is down to eating wheat, have been told I have colitis

[susiewusie]

The best thing for stopping bloating and gas is cutting out wheat. It's hard cis you have to totally rethink your eating, but I was so desperate, I tried it. Keep all carbs low. Don't replace wheat with loads of 'gluten free' stuff. I've been doing it for a month and have had no bloat or gas since. I read a book called "Wheat Belly" by an American cardiologist which was an eye opener. Try it, it might work for you

[NailQueenxo in reply to susiewusie]

Ok thanks!

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CONSTIPATION needs LOTS OF WATER. I DON'T KNOW IF IT WOULD HELP WITH THE BLOATING THOUGH?

[NailQueenxo in reply to Hidden]

Hello,

When I drink a litre of water as soon as I wake up and a glass of lemon water , I manage to go to the toilet within 10-20 mins of drinking it. It is a lot of water I know but it does help, good luck x

[JLT1]

I'm not Muslim but my boyfriend is and, during Ramadan, I like to fast as a token of my support for him (although I sneak in drinks of water when he's not around). It's no surprise that I'm pain and bloating free until Iftar (the breaking of the fast, at sunset). I drink gallons of peppermint tea (laced with peppermint oil) to subdue the cramps before attempting to eat. It has partial success.

[NailQueenxo in reply to JLT1]

Thanks I might give it a try, and Im sure just trying it for one day won't hurt. Xx

[Allan53]

I found that good old fashioned Shredded Wheat helped move my bowels without even knowing I had possibly IBS. As it is fibre, and that helps one to go. Hope it helps. 😀

[NailQueenxo in reply to Allan53]

Thank you 😊😊 I eat bran flakes but havent seen much difference , I am really glad it works for you!!Xx

[tweetypie1982]

I find eating ginger sweeties (you get from Holland and Barrett or if you chop or grate ginger and pour hot water and drink it....I feel less bloated but dart a lot lol.

[NailQueenxo in reply to tweetypie1982]

Great thank you! I'm always gassy so it doesn't even matter I'm willing I try anything!! X