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icnow
05-26-2009, 07:07 AM
Hi

I don't know if anyone has addressed this. I when I'm in a 'flare' I have frequent diarriah as well. When I first had these flares back in October, I had constipation, now it's diarriah. I'm wondering if anyone knows if this is common to possibly have IBS too?

Thank you:hi:
VickiB
05-26-2009, 07:30 AM
Yes it is possible to have IBS too. Lots of people here do.

Another thing that crossed my mind is whether you're treating your flares with baking soda/ water because for some that can cause diarrhea as well.

Vicki
KarenAnne
05-26-2009, 08:30 AM
icnow: I had IBS 25 yrs. prior to getting the IC. It is known to often accompany IC. But ANY change in bowel habits should be reported to your doctor.
curlycue
05-26-2009, 09:45 AM
Yes for some reason I have all three of this chronic but wont kill me illnesses. Its a challange sometimes but I have learned to deal with it.... its kind of bothersome but, I just do what I got to do. Good luck
BrandiWine
05-26-2009, 11:43 AM
i have both as well. i do the baking soda if i tend to eat the wrong thing and that actually helps get the acid even out of my tummy i start belching right away. hope this helps
icnow
05-26-2009, 03:22 PM
Thank you...:)

I haven't been taking baking soda, but I do have been taking lemon in my water, but not for the past few days and I still have diarriah. (I'm going to try baking soda if I end up cheating on my diet). I can't believe how strict I have to be on my diet. My flares used to only happen when I got my periods, now, they happen then, and, when I am not strict, strict, strict on my diet. I guess it would be best if I went to my doctor to check out if I have IBS. I've been reading online that smaller meals help; otherwise, I'm getting lots of veggies, manna bread (sprouted grain bread), and 2L of water a day.

I feel like I have no control over my digestive system anymore. I feel like I've reverted to a baby, he, he!!!:lmao:
Goldfinch
05-26-2009, 05:04 PM
Maybe the lemon water isn't such a great idea? Just sayin'!
Mrs. Peel
05-26-2009, 06:02 PM
I have IBS since I was little, usually manifesting as spasms.

Something important to know (that I just learned) is that some kinds of fiber flare the IBS. I think back and it sure resonates in my case. I tried wheat grass juice once and it caused some of the worst diarrhea I ever, ever had.

Here's the IBS board in this forum:
http://www.ic-network.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45