Does anyone know how to relieve the symptoms of IBS spasms?
Bentyl or Zelnorm work (medicines) Why may fibre be helpful? Fibre can be helpful because it improves how the intestines work, whether you have diarrhea, constipation or both. Fibre also may reduce bloating, pain and other symptoms of IBS. It does this by bulking the stools and making them softer. What foods are high in fibre? Fibre is in fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals. Eating any of these things will add fibre to your diet. You can also add fibre to your diet by eating bran. If you eat bran, start with a small amount, like one teaspoon a day. Slowly increase the amount you eat, up to nine to 12 teaspoons. Increase the fibre in your diet slowly. Some people feel bloated and have gas if they increase how much fibre they eat too quickly. Gas and bloating usually improve as your system gets used to the new amounts of fibre you’re eating. When you start eating more fibre, drink more water too. The fibre needs to absorb water to work. It may take a while for you to feel
