holiday ibs

[worrier123]

Everytime I go on holiday my bowels stop working and I 'can't go' all week, my abdomen gets bigger as the week progresses and its so uncomfortable. Does anyone else get this and have you any recommendations to prevent it?

[Fitnessguru]

Sorry about that. There are greater chances of IBS going down when I'm on holiday. Kinda the reverse in my case

[flo72003]

I had similar experience and it is horrible.

What helps me, is to try and replicate the morning routine that works at home - black coffee first thing in the morning and so on. Also during the day I try to eat enough food containing fibre - salads, vegies, bananas and avoid food that constipates me, like bread or rice. I also always take some laxatives with me, just in case.

Hopefully you will find out what works for you. Good luck.

[martart in reply to flo72003]

I have had same issue for decades , and that is good advice !

[Eliana5]

Wish I had an answer. I have been chronically constipated for decades. I can *never* go on my own..So you are lucky..this only happens this once or occasionally. I take daily stool softeners which don't help much and Senna-lax on Sunday's just to have a movement. Have you tried strong coffee? No creamer? That will stimulate your bowels..or maybe try Magnesium citrate in those small bottles. You will have a movement in about 1/2 hour to three hours. It works well and quick. Senna is also an excellent laxative. Or try 3 caps of Miralax/Movicol in 64 ounces of Gatorade. Although it doesn't usually work for me due to severe and chronic constipation It does for others. Hope you feel better soon. ☺

[Ronnie6917]

I know it’s bloody awful isn’t it

This morning I had problems, the black coffee didn’t work so had to use a sachet of Movicol 😬

[Beckybecks1]

Whenever I go away from home I get constipation. Cant go for days. I drink alot if water and walk for exercise and try not to worry about it. It always happens when I travel.

[Poorlypatient]

Yes I always get this problem.It usually resolves itself on the last day of holiday and then I worry about travelling home.

[Gelfin]

Thanks for the detailed post.

What do you eat and drink normally, and does it change when you go on holiday?