Gone haywire

[jv50plus]

I thought I had my IBS under pretty good control. I'm very carefull what I eat, but 2 weeks ago I had an unstoppable attack! most embarrassing, then this last weekend, I really had to run to the loo! I had not had anything that should have caused it! I now feel back to square 1! and despondent. Has anyone else had this happen please? I did take Immodium after it happened, which stopped any more, thankfully.

[FRreedman]

Unfortunately IBS is weird, one day eat a safe food, next day it’s a reactive one, two weeks later it’s safe again. The only consistent thing with this ba$terd disease is it’s inconsistency

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[Laxmik]

IBS comes and goes. Don’t get disappointed. Stick to what helps you. Eventually it will get back in track.

[weegmack]

Oh I’m really sorry. It’s so discouraging when we think we have it under control, then it goes and does this 😕. How long have you had IBS? Do you know what your usual food triggers are? It might be helpful to you to keep a really detailed, daily food diary and how you feel after eating each food item (including hot and cold drinks). You might just find something consistent in there....

I really hope you get back on track xx

[jv50plus in reply to weegmack]

I have had it about 4 years. My trigger is fibre, so I am very careful all the time, Bit paranoid at the moment, so steering clear of all sorts. Thank you for your reply

[weegmack in reply to jv50plus]

I’m not surprised you’re paranoid - it gets to a stage that you just don’t know what to eat at all. Every mouthful feels like a huge risk! Fibre doesn’t do well for me either. Have you ever considered cutting out wheat? Xx

[jv50plus in reply to weegmack]

I don't eat any brown bread of any description, just white, horrid tasteless stuff! Nothing fiberous at all. Thank you for your help