IBS - beginners guide. Part 1
IBS - help tips When you first find out from the Dr that you have IBS, the literature and advice you're given can be overwhelming. I was diagnosed over 20 years ago, a time when neither my friends or family had heard of it. I got a leaflet and very little advice leaving me clueless about what I needed to do. If I could go back in time I would give myself this advice, Don't Panic 1 . Buy a notebook and keep a food diary for the next month. Just keep eating your normal food, as it's the best way to find out what your food triggers are. Make your own scale to show the level of your discomfort or pain. Its also a good idea to show your doctor how your coping. 2. Controlling pain . - Buy a hot water bottle. Pain medications don't work for me. Your doctor might prescribe you Antispasmodics, however these are more to prevent pain than stop it. Strong painkillers aren't recommended if you have digesti...