Who has learned to manage their IBS?

and how did you do it? Issues with getting a correct diagnosis? And if you are way better now how did you do it? If you don't know what IBS is you probably don't have it. But I will talk to anyone here with something helpful to say...TY

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Bushranger · 70-79, M

Have you tried improving your diet? There's some good info online, but be careful of the sources, the Mayo Clinic and IBS, Crohn's, Colitis sites are your best bet. But finding a good Gastro is probably your best bet.

Stilltryinghard

@Bushranger "good" and "doctor" are oxymoron's in my state.

Stilltryinghard

@Bushranger I am experimenting with what will not make me sick. Not a lot of choices!

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@Stilltryinghard I take it you are in the US? This site looks pretty good: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiThvn9mZnmAhWL8XMBHbFqBN0QFjAKegQIAhAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fintegrativemedicine.arizona.edu%2Ffile%2F11270%2Fhandout_elimination_diet_patient.pdf&usg=AOvVaw34X3TBqx1gLnYsFBCIe7IC I know it's about food allergies, but the concept of eliminating foods that can cause problems and bringing them back into your diet gradually and seeing what happens should work for you too. It's not easy, but could well be worth it.

Stilltryinghard

@Bushranger I have been experimenting with that stuff for a while now, learning slowly...