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Suggest Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

I have had IBS for 4 years now. It has been extremely difficult. Have lost 30 pounds. I have always been small to begin with. I have trouble going places without knowing where the next bathroom is going to be which is so stressful it makes my condition worse. I am a successful professional women who now is forced to work from home because of my volatile condition. I take several meds but doesn t help much. Any suggestions? ? I m losing ground here
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Hi there,

Sometimes diet modification is the best solution. I'm sure you've taken a lot of medications and adjusted your diet, but I'd really recommend a high fiber diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and I'd stay away from red meat. I'd also recommend asking your doctor about trying Linzess, which is a new medication that has shown promising results in IBS.

I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.
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Suggest Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Hi there, Sometimes diet modification is the best solution. I m sure you ve taken a lot of medications and adjusted your diet, but I d really recommend a high fiber diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and I d stay away from red meat. I d also recommend asking your doctor about trying Linzess, which is a new medication that has shown promising results in IBS. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions.