Help Does anyone have advice for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

[qualityOV3Rquantity]

I developed IBS about 10 months ago, and it's made my life pretty much hell. It's by far the biggest contributor to my depression and suicidal thoughts (more like plans at this point lmao).

Anyone have advice for how to treat this cursed condition? I'm open to anything, I want to get better for my sake and the sake of my family.

 

[aespa]

• Avoid trigger foods such as caffeine, alcohol, and spicy or fatty foods
• Eat smaller meals throughout the day and avoid large meals
• Try to follow a low-FODMAP diet
• Get regular exercise
• Practice stress reduction techniques
• Drink plenty of water
• Consider taking probiotics

(im here for you)

 

[Yavannah]

have you tried a gut binder like Enterosgel or Zeolite?

 

[JoysoftheEmptiness]

Some foods trigger it, I sometimes get it, try eating smaller portioned meals, that's seemed to help me.

 

[daley]

My sister's son has Krohn's disease. She has been looking into it for years.

One thing she strongly recommends is Vitamin D, in much higher doses than is normal
recommended, e.g. 5000 International Units.

Here is one study I found relating Vitamin D and IBS.
Here is a video about Vitamin D dosage.

Wishing you well...

 

[DuplicateFeline]

I've had IBS for years and I take Imodium (An OTC medication) when it gets really bad. It works well for me but I do get a little sleepy when it kicks in. It obviously won't tackle the root cause of the problem, but it does offer some temporary relief.