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i have explosive diaherra about every 4 days. Does anyone else with IBS have this.

By Anonymous October 9, 2017 - 2:04pm
 
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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

This is not uncommon - trigger factors are generally stress and/or diet.

Have you worked with a nutritionist on what foods are triggers? If not, do so. And chart your food chart very carefully. Then when you have a flare, see what you have eaten in the last 24 hours as issues like diarrhea happen quite quickly.

If you have not taken a hydrogen breath test, I encourage you to do so. This tests for bacteria in the small intestine that is often a root cause of these flares. If you are positive for this bacteria, medication can help tremendously.
Best,
Susan

October 9, 2017 - 2:47pm
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