IBS and bowel issues

[phil06]

Does anybody here suffer bowel issues? I feel I'm getting worse and I'll be forever glued to a toilet. Sometimes i'm stuck on the toilet for 30 mins and struggling and always feel incomplete. I'm worse when I've had a job interview or more lately driving tests. I also get bad breathe..

Is it normal to feel glued to the toilet?

[mumble]

With IBS it is very common to feel incomplete. It's very annoying - I know. Nearly every time I go! Bowel movements can vary between loose and stuck. Lots of people with anxiety and other emotional problems are effected with IBS. Events can certainly make it worse too - even just something small can trigger an episode.

[alexfenner]

I'm the same. Firstly, try cutting out foods, avoid too much White bread, try wholemeal, a avoid caffeine from tea coffee and coke etc... These 2 instantly made life so much better, I slip occasionally and notice it the next day.

My dream remedy is peppermint tea, eases the bloating and pain a lot, however be cautious, don't have it too strong as it can cause stomach acid if you ever suffer from that.

Also chuck the odd bit of pro-biotic yogurt such as actimel as it helps the gut keep a healthy balance. Your GP could advise you on diet plans if your not up to date on what you can and cant eat... Or what should be avoided.

Good luck!

[BluegrassBelle]

I do as well (and did even long before I had GAD). The worst is going from extreme constipation to extreme diarrhea. When I'm having a particularly bad bout I try to watch what I eat, get a good amount of fiber and exercise, and take my anxiety meds (which seems to help).

[Rachel_123]

i find that i move from being very constipated to having very bad diarrhoea. really annoying because my stomach NEVER feels normal!!

[xfilme]

try eating natural unsweetened live bacteria yogurt from the supermarket, that will sort out the levels of bacteria in your gut. Increasing the fibre in your diet would also help.

[Granny Primark]

There is a brill website called www.foodreactions.org
Its well worth taking a look.
Im addicted to milk and drink anything up 4 litres a day.
I have been feeling really bloated and suffering with tummy pains.
I now realise that this could be caused by the milk.
Im also addicted to cheese.
Dairy products arent always good for you.