A female I know

[Assertive Guy]

is currently having some problems with constipation and gas. She's diagnosed with IBS (being treated), eats plenty of fruit and always has, and drinks mostly water all day. Are there any *good* remedies out there that dont involve more doc appointments?

Assertive Guy

 

[jenscats5]

FWIW, I've been reading articles lately stating that people with IBS can have positive results with probiotics - like the Activa yogurt, Kefir milk, etc.....may want to have her look into that....

 

[Assertive Guy]

FWIW, I've been reading articles lately stating that people with IBS can have positive results with probiotics - like the Activa yogurt, Kefir milk, etc.....may want to have her look into that....

A friend of hers got her into Activia a few weeks back, but in her case I dont think it's made the difference she wants...

...I'm open to more suggestions.

Assertive Guy

 

[danarobin5]

I have been diagnosed with IBS and had bloating etc, I finally figured out that I have Celiac Disease- not a big deal, just have to take wheat out of your diet, completely- including hidden sources- there is a blood test for it- Doctors have found out out more people have it than they thought, 1 out of 133 rather than 1 out of 3000.

 

[bicepsforyou]

Constipation means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. The stool is hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. You may feel "draggy" and full.

Some people think they should have a bowel movement every day. That is not really true. There is no "right" number of bowel movements. Each person's body finds its own normal number of bowel movements. It depends on the food you eat, how much you exercise, and other things.

At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts for a short time and is not serious. When you understand what causes constipation, you can take steps to prevent it.

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What can I do about constipation?
Changing what you eat and drink and how much you exercise will help relieve and prevent constipation. Here are some steps you can take.