Flare up

[Almostthere12]

I have been very fortunate with my IBS as I can go months between flare ups and then they only last about two weeks. But this time it’s lasted five weeks now and I can’t seem to shift it. Been following FODMAP for four days, thought it might be working, but got a sudden attack of the runs yesterday. Feeling a bit down now, any advise would be helpful

[BabblingBrooks]

I’m in the middle of one now and I’ve started a food diary.

I had one around 3 weeks ago and found drinking lots of water helped. Tried to eat as much healthy food as possible, I’m also planning to start a yoga class which is supposed to be very beneficial for stress busting.

Oh and I’m saving up to do the Zoe test .

[Almostthere12 in reply to BabblingBrooks]

Thank you, I do Yoga, but find the stress of IBS is making me feel anxious

[BabblingBrooks in reply to Almostthere12]

Stress doesn’t help, it’s a catch 22.

[SueCats]

You really need to follow the FODMAP diet for weeks not days. You need to go through the elimination phase and then do the food challenges

[Almostthere12 in reply to SueCats]

Thank you

[xjrs]

I have some general advice about what to try for IBS to help you manage it in a previous post of mine:

healthunlocked.com/theibsne...

[Almostthere12 in reply to xjrs]

Thank you, love just read it, will try the Probiotic