diarrhoea

[albertsgirl]

My IBS makes me suffer from diarrhoea which is very acute it can last for months a few times a day.
Seen doctor a few times over this and had some tests, but other than that nothing. What I wonder is this common.

[Julie Thompson]

Hi Albertsgirl

Yes IBS affects 10-15% of the UK population and about a third of those will have diarrhoea. Please check the IBS Network self-care programme - this gives you information about what treatments you might find useful for your symptoms and lots of information about what you could find helpful.

https://www.theibsnetwork.org/the-self-care-programme/

Some simple dietary advice is as follows:

limit caffeine intake from tea, coffee and soft drinks to three drinks per day reduce this slowly if you
consume lots as you might experience withdrawal effects.
Try reducing intake of high‑fibre food (such as whole-wheat breakfast cereals and breads)
Avoid sugar-free sweets, mints, gum and drinks containing sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol

The low fodmap diet can also be useful for IBS with diarrhoea but ask your GP for a referral to a dietitian if you wish to try this diet.

I hope you find this helpful

[albertsgirl]

Thanks Julie will try your recommendation