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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have IBS-C. It is so much worse now that I am almost in menopause.

Diet, diet, diet. That's the first thing and also recognizing what foods really work for me and what work against me.

Dried apricots, blackberries, un-soaked beans and lentils, and bananas? Make things 100x worse.

I rarely eat dairy anymore.

Broccoli is often my go-to wonder drug. Add a couple - few apples/day and we're in business.

Beans and lentils can be great, but only if soaked for at least 8 hours before cooking.

Drink water only in between meals. And a LOT of it. After and durning meals, only very small sips of water.

Avoid carbonated beverages like they're the plague.

When all else fails:

Thorne mag citrate pills before bed. I take 4 to start. If nothing, then I'll take 5 - 7 the next night and if my nutrition is on target, they will work. If not, then I'll need to take something like Renew Life Cleanse More (non-stimulant, no cramping). It is magical how well it works, but when taken regularly will stain your colon (melanosis) but otherwise is 100% ok (and cleared by my gastro).

fwiw, I took Miralax for years as directed by multiple doctors. But this past year or so, it started burning my throat no matter what I put it in. Not sure why, but now I steer clear.[/quote]

What is the problem with carbonated bevs? I am pretty addicted to the fizzy waters (LaCroix, Bubly, Polar, etc) and figured I was doing myself a favor with a good water intake and 0 calories. But I've wondered if the gas in them is a problem. [/quote]

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