IBS HACKS! Tips everyone NEEDS to know | Becky Excell

[@Stella-ke7xb]

I have ibs and does anyone else get extremely irritable when they have to go poop and have the stomach pains? Great video BTW I am so glad that I'm not alone with this. Sometimes it feels like I am.

[@BeckyExcell]

Hi Stella, yes that's me too. My stomach pains really do affect my mood. When I am out and about around other people it can make things difficult as you just kinda pretend that you feel fine... when inside I'm in so much pain!!

[@gingerbeard6187]

Yes.. This is me!? I feel like every movement and sound coming from my gut is going to have me on the toilet. This is not the case though. I'll try to go and can't... I feel like my mind gut connection is messed up.. Giving me fake IBS or something. It's a huge mental struggle...

[@heathernicoleowens1342]

Yes! If I get sick while driving home, I have to turn the radio off and don’t like for anyone to even talk to me. My poor husband is a trooper for dealing with me lol

[@amberhyde240]

Yes, mine is more constipation than anything so I take prescription meds that make me go and in this process I have every symptom imaginable from bloating to becoming so dehydrated that I nearly pass out. IBS is so underated and needs more recognition. Also doesn't help that I have other illnesses with it

[@carolineava8409]

Nicole Owens sameew

[@isabellaboehnlein1914]

I'm 13 years old and I've had IBS for 5 years now and it's so hard to find foods that suit my diet because I'm gluten free, dairy free, and I'm on a fodmap diet. And your hacks really helped me! It's good to know that I'm not alone.

[@BeckyExcell]

So sorry to hear that you've had IBS for a few years now. Always remember you are not alone. Always happy to chat too :) x

[@johnnymaldonado983]

I've had ibs for 7 years now. I only get excessive gas and nothing works 😤

[@amberhyde240]

It's not as bad as it seems I promise. I'm 17 and I was born with IBS, food allergies/intolerance and I've had to live a very strict diet because I'm allergic to absolutely ever while foods and if I consume them I have every symptom imaginable

[@ellarydon9784]

Omg same I’m 13 and I’ve had IBS for 4 yrs now at first I thought I was alone but I realized that there are so many cases of IBS and people should start talking about it more often.

[@feliciameyers3084]

@@ellarydon9784 I have had it for awhile but didnt know what it was. I'm basically better now and I understand what your going through. It was difficult for me to go to school last year because I would get diahreha on the bus. I also remember when I was 9 and I was on the school carpet I would feel horrible stomach pains and just wait for them to go away. That's when it all started. 5th grade, everything seemed to get worse and worse. 6th, The beginning of the year was horrible, I always has diahreha on the bus an at school. 7th grade 13 years old (right now)I'm doing awesome and havent had diahreha often. it's because I got rid of gluten and dairy and I started taking medication. Good luck.

[@lottemulder5229]

Anyone else have flare ups when you lay down during the day (or have a powernap)?

[@patricka1475]

OMG YES

[@lottemulder5229]

@@patricka1475 So I'm not the only one🙏

[@patricka1475]

Lotte Mulder I find it happens the most in the morning if I stay in my bed too long.

[@lottemulder5229]

@@patricka1475 I find it happens to me when i lay in bed for a midday nap after going out the day before (even tho i dont consume alcohol very often) but sleeping for a for 15+ minutes will give me a flare up immediately, so strange. Wondering if it has to do with the system that gets confused or anything

[@ujungwjsn]

Yup. Laying down just makes the pain worse I usually sit up and it relieves it

[@itsthatonechickagaincallth7843]

I get extreme IBS in social situations or when I'm stressed. When I was in school, my stomach would growl so loudly and I had to go to the bathroom all the time. I lost about 25-30lbs in 2 1/2 months because I wasn't eating in the mornings, trying to avoid my stomach upsets. I would eat mints just to stay awake and keep my blood sugar from dropping. I would even faint. I dropped out 2 years ago and I finally got my first job (starting monday) and I'm worried about the same issue. Thank you for the video. I know it's really embarrassing to talk about. I hope some of these hacks help me and others facing IBS.

[@hologingerbreadgirl9228]

Omg same I’m 17 and I had to leave school cuz it was so badand now I work in the fields with my parents and I struggle so bad having to go to the bathroom all the time I’m scared to get another job because of it.

[@kamryn110]

You relax my IBS anxiety at night.... Oddly talking about it makes me calm down during a flare up

[@missjinxed145]

I never had a diet.. to be honest, I coordinated it with my nerves. I always found flareups when i was nervous, excited, or anxious. Not really from food. But I am gonna give it a try anyways. And coffee is an enemy to me, which is so saddening. Does anyone else get flareups from nerves like mine?

[@jennifermi5017]

Yes, it's basically the same for me! I get flare-ups whenever I have long drives ahead, important events, dates and all that kind of stuff. Hate it because I can't control my nerves or brain as much as I can control what I eat.. :(

[@rachelturley5312]

Exactly the same my anxiety makes it worse

[@missjinxed145]

@@rachelturley5312 Yeah. I have an audition today. It is killing me

[@kattcosplay4533]

Yes! I had to take a flight yesterday to get home and it ruined my stomach, I could only eat a chicken sandwich all day because my stomach was so bloated and messed up from the anxiety of traveling

[@daniellequaglia9652]

I do with all of those and hormones. I was convinced I didn't actually have IBS because I had no common foods which bothered me.

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

Yep this lass has IBS you can tell by the passion in here voice IBS brethren 🙏

[@Shortstackgem]

I've been diagnosed with IBS recently after a year of trying to find out what was wrong. I'm on several meds, I am also GF and DF now and there's so many things I can't eat, it can make you feel like a pain so it's nice to know you're not alone and you're 'normal' :) Thank you xx

[@BeckyExcell]

No probs x

[@MelB868]

Take ibgard it helps me

[@reev9759]

Does anyone eat the same food more than once, sometimes with flareups and sometimes without? That's the part that confuses me the most... Renders elimination diets useless.

[@daniellequaglia9652]

I tracked my food (and still do) and NONE of the foods are the same. It is like a wildcard. I track on cara care and they tell you the food you ate on your best and worse days and most my food is on both days. Its super annoying.

[@earthdoros2833]

IBS flare ups are not only triggered by food, but also by stress, sleep and exercise schedule, etc..

[@MelB868]

My stomach would swell no matter what I ate I looked fat Chinese food would hurt me not just make me swell like I would get pain I’m taking ibgard now and I can see my feet

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

This is one of the most frustrating parts of tracking food triggers...there can be a lot of reasons for this. Sometimes your gut is in a worse place that day, sometimes you've reached your threshhold on a food you are sensitive to in larger quantities, sometimes your stress is the key factor...and ultimately, I've found that people's trigger food list often doesn't conform to any of the diet lists, so you have to do the hard work of getting clear on the specifics.

[@gigigeigs7432]

Absolutely!

[@shannoncallow7451]

Ive had IBS since i was 7 and now im 18 years old. Not all the "hacks" in the video is true as everyone that suffers with ibs have diffrent flare triggers and some can be mental triggers like stress and anxiety etc. Sometimes you can just flare up without being triggered. I personally dont follow fodmap diet because off how many trigger foods i have if i was on a fodmap diet i couldnt eat anythink. One piece off advice i have is listen to your body and keep a food diary with drinks and everytime you flare go back to what you ate and drank to rule out foods and drinks also caffine and carbonated drinks can trigger IBS aswell and to eveyone out there that suffers with ibs remeber your not alone and that there will be times where you have near accidents and accidents them selves but remain strong as somepeople dont know what pain we go through everyday and how hard it is on us physically and mentally xx

[@fanny.barrier]

DOES ANYONE has acne on their cheeks when they have IBS attacks ? A lot of red spots

[@connornr2776]

Fanny B not for me but it’s different for everyone some people can’t eat most gluten products but some people can if they have medication

[@wonderfitnessmaribelnelson7049]

Fanny B yes and cystic acne

[@eiarochkina]

I have them too:(

[@runepoor4711]

Not on the face specifically, but it's fairly normal for IBS to cause eczema , which I deal with

[@catherinep664]

YESSSSSSS

[@nicholebraun9119]

My GI doctor told me everyone has some form of IBS, some peoples are just milder and it made me feel a lot better!

[@popaandreea7596]

I also suffer from Ibs and its affecting my life a LOT. I literally can't go anywhere if there is no bathroom. Going on dates, to parties, traveling or even to my local grocery store is almost impossible now. I'm an extrovert myself. I've always enjoyed going out and having fun, but nowadays I can't even leave my house anymore. And is also really hard for me to find a job because most jobs require one to be far away from a bathroom or only having specific bathroom break times.

[@MelB868]

I have to empty my bladder a lot too. Just go to the one in their house or store

[@DanielleFerreira-kt7ix]

You're really careful about what you eat ( I am not, I eat anyway and suffer), so is your ibs under control? Does it work like 100 per cent or close to it?

[@runepoor4711]

I had to limit my foods anyways because of food allergies (wheat bran barley, nuts etc) and its made a huge difference for me. I was super depressed and tired all the time but now I can make it through a day without much struggle

[@MelB868]

I haven’t been diagnosed but I swell up I been talking ibgard for a few days it really works I can see my feet I like that I use of couldn’t because my stomach stuck out too much my waist is down to 39 inches and my lower stomach is 41 inches that’s 4 inches lost on both of them so I feel good now

[@amberhyde240]

I'm 17 now and I've had ibs, food allergies/intolerance since I was born, I couldn't have any formulas because I was allergic to everything in them and to this day I'm allergic to everything that I like and won't eat things that I don't like even if I'm not allergic to them. My allergies that effect me most are whole foods like: Corn Wheat Soy Dairy/lactose Tomato's Potato's Eggs Onions Rice Etc... I tried going vegan to lighten the blow but everything consists of soy and rice, I basically live on peas and peanut butter which I like but it gets boring especially since I don't like drinking water. Upon consuming these whole foods I have to take prescription medicine to get them all out of my system because my number 1 IBS issue that I have when consuming things I'm allergic to is constipation which means that if I don't get the toxins out they will stay in my body until I go to the doctor but when I do take my medicine I still experience all of the symptoms from bloating and gas to becoming so dehydrated and lethargic/fatigued that I nearly faint. IBS is so underated and I wish it was more openly known in the chronic illness community. ANOTHER THING THAT SUCKS IS HAVING THE BLOATING THAT MAKES ME LOOK LIKE A PREGNANT 17 YEAR OLD GIRL!!!

[@beaulieuc8910]

My IPS Hacks: Get a RADAR key for the 'disabled toilet'. This allows you to toilets in the UK that you would not normally use. It is great if there are queues for the toilet. Take a spare spare of waterproof trousers for emergencies or at least a waterproof jacket you can cover yourself if you have an attack. Use adult nappies, there is no shame. They can be bought online. Pop up tents can be useful in the summer, but only when you know how to put them back.

[@nnmac]

I'm Japanese, I have IBS for 6 years. しんどいことも多いけどこうやって発信してくれる方を参考に前向きに考えてやっていけます。ありがとうございます。

[@anntimony1090]

I have IBS and am avoiding fodmaps until I can see a specialist in gluten and fodmaps dietician to do the fodmap challenge. I have discovered that asafoetida, ( hing) is a replacement for garlic and onion, it is from the spice section of your store and is not always gluten free so you need to read the ingredients before buying, also you use it very sparingly. I believe it is used a lot in Indian food recipes, I advise google it before buying and using it. Thank you Becky for your openness and willingness to discuss your IBS symptoms.

[@jazzz8172]

I’m home with ibs pains right now before school 😔

[@percprincess]

Army_ Mayhem aw i can relate, let me know if you ever want someone to talk to about it because ive gone through it all too many times

[@jazzz8172]

Ella yeah I’m seeing a therapist reguarly... thanks though

[@GabrielleCenter2000]

I've been there. 🙁

[@trinityrobinson9901]

Another hack is as soon as you have finished eating, go out for a walk and it will ease your symptoms 👌👍

[@MelB868]

I go for walks every day not every time I eat but I go on walks and get some exercise in I need to do Christian fitness but I can do two today yesterdays was low impact I mean low it only had like a few exercises so I could do two and go for a walk

[@isabellaeng7100]

I’m litterly in the bathroom with a ibs attack and I have a dance competition rip me

[@carolineava8409]

ouu that’s the worst i know how u feel

[@amberhyde240]

Oof good luck!

[@stacykindja9186]

💗 Hang in there - It will get better!! 💗

[@isabellaeng7100]

The Bloodbender it was horrible i cried a lot but still went on stage took sum imodium i always get them at dance competitions i don’t think there’s ever been a comp that i haven’t been in and out of the bathroom

[@stacykindja9186]

Bella Eng I hear you saying it consistently happens during competition. That is no accident (🤣 - No pun!). I’ve heard (and experienced it myself first hand) that stress can make it worse. I figured if I could talk myself into spiraling into negative thinking, then I could also talk myself out of it. It’s helped me not make things worse. Marissa Peer has videos on You Tube about changing our self-talk which are very helpful. Congratulations on being brave and going out on stage!! 👏 👏 👏

[@tiffanybracken8479]

Thank you, I'm going to try these out and see how it goes! I have extremely bad IBS, like its debilitating, exhausting, depressing and just fucking awful. I've dealt with it my whole life, some years are worse than other. I've had flair ups having lasted for months and it's awful. On top of that I'm obese and have been stuck in quarantine the last year. Life feels fucking hopeless right now to be honest. I'm really glad I found your channel today. I think itll help with my IBS and depression. Thank you darling

[@luthien2531]

Sadly I can't use the FODMAP app because I'm in the US. I'd love to see someone come out with a version with US foods.

[@luthien2531]

I have the Monash app and I love it, but I wish it had a scanning function. Hopefully someday someone will make one since I'm kind of sick of closely reading ingredients labels.

[@BeckyExcell]

fingers crossed they do, it is so useful. Maybe it might be worth sending them a message x

[@johnbainbridge6591]

Purav Patel I completely agree, I use a combination of these two exact apps. Living in France and seeing the mixed and recently buggy reviews for the app Becky recommended last year (so this may be recent), I feel like I have a good system in place. There's still a lot of room for improvement I think in these two though. Particularly they should enhance their export functions and could I think quite easily help IBS folks like us recognise where we are most vulnerable (Fodmap Helper goes halfway but piechart fails and still no export options). Thanks Becky if you're reading this, I just subscribed!

[@TheUntubed]

Luthien FDA does not recognize gluten free. My doctor pretends he’s ignorant about it. Yet I’ve met many ppl like me. Gluten free foods are expensive. Flour, bread and snacks are outrageous. 😞

[@judyfriedlander2328]

Purav Patel 👋 you wrote about the Monash app but it’s been 2 yrs.. does it have the scan capability? I’m in the US ty

[@shelley63385]

I have found that how much I chew my food makes a great deal of difference in how it affects my tummy. And also, eating cold foods, while not too bad if I chew it a lot, can affect me poorly.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Great observation, Shelly! I find it very often makes a HUGE difference for my clients, too!

[@veronicaashford4978]

I’m almost 30 and I’ve lived my whole life untreated for ibs. I’m bloated and uncomfortable everyday some days it’s so severe it’s painful but I’m pretty much always bloated.

[@roken441]

Have you done the diet

[@MelB868]

I was too and I started taking ibgard try that I can see my feet now my stomach stuck out so much I couldn’t see my feet I lost 4 inches on my waist so my waist is 39 inches around now and my lower stomach is 41 inches my waist use to be 43 inches a few days ago and lower stomach 45 inches I feel better without it sticking out so much. I feel skinny not like annoriex skinny but I feel better and I’m still 39 pounds overweight which I don’t get but I feel better taking ibgard I haven’t been able to see my feet in a long time because my stomach stuck out so much I couldn’t

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

HI Veronica, are you still dealing with IBS? Sorry you've had such a hard time :(

[@pepperysalt3938]

You are very brave to share this video and admit that you have ibs, because I wouldn't share cause I would be scared to do so.

[@BeckyExcell]

Aww it shouldn't be something you need to be scared of. Find someone you trust that you can talk to about it x

[@elizaloveridge9206]

You just did

[@harveysmith100]

The more you mention it, the more you will realize how many people around you suffer or have family members who suffer. It will start conversations and lead you to solutions. I found out about Alflorex and The Monash University FODMAP because I spoke about IBS. Other sufferers are so pleased to share their success.

[@TheUntubed]

If you eat the foods that are Not agreeable? Your intestines can get damaged over time. So, it’s important to be vigilant. It’s your well being. I had tests done on my stomach and bowel, everything is good. Warm water, no ice. Wait 15 min after you eat, relax. Let your body absorb. I started having to run to the BR if I eat salad, fresh fruit, then it’s ok. Oily food is bad too. No grease. Thanks.

[@claireereed]

Infused oil and chives! Brilliant. Thank you. Peppermint tea seems to calm by bloated stomach. Monash Uni FODMAP app is FAB for keeping a food diary!

[@orangeswild3699]

I hate that my IBS literally does not have a trigger food. I can eat pizza one day and be totally fine no issues. Then I'll have pizza another day and it's world war 3. Same with dairy and meat. I've gone without both and saw no change. So basically I just have to live life as is and if I get a flare up eh whatever 🤷‍♀️

[@MelB868]

No my stomach was just swollen I thought I was just fat actually

[@MelB868]

I love pizza it doesn’t mean I’m going to eat pizza every day that would get old quick. It seems like there was a point in my life I ate doughnuts every day but I eat healthier now I eat doughnuts on occasion I had to stop with the doughnuts I think it was making me fatter or it seemed like every day

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

DOn't get discouraged! This just suggests that the food isn't the trigger and that there's another cause. You CAN figure it out :)

[@theoneandonly1158]

Oh my gosh yes. Why is that? It's not even consistent.

[@wiktoriawisniewska5848]

I'm 16 and I've had IBS for few months now. I was in hospital because of it and I'm on fodmap diet. It's really hard for me but I have to learn how to live with this. Thanks for this video❤️ (sorry if my English isn't good)

[@BeckyExcell]

Hiya (your English is very good by the way!) So sorry to hear that you've been in hospital. I hope the low FODMAP diet is helping you and your IBS is feeling a little better. We all have good days and bad days, I hope this is a good day for you :) x

[@wiktoriawisniewska5848]

Becky Excell thank you for your answer! My ibs is ok now and I hope yours too:) Xoxo

[@sweethome4175]

@@wiktoriawisniewska5848 how you recovered??

[@MelB868]

@@BeckyExcell I just take ibgard I’m not doing any kind of diet I haven’t been diagnosed with anything I would just swell up I just thought I was fat but most was bloat I’m obese don’t get me wrong but I can see my feet now so I don’t feel as fat now

[@MrYorickJenkins]

Possible additional "hack" is going to bed early. Im getting increasigly the impression that going to bed early and getting up early may help me. Still working on that but in any case, I do think that sleep plays a role.

[@jamiebury1807]

Since covid my ibs has made life unbearable. Lost over a stone this month and been hospitalised twice over past 5 months because of inflmattion of the stomach so bad i couldnt stand up or bend over. Im sure that our gut flora and bacteria does play a part. I found drinking peppermint tea slighty helps with the cramps

[@tjnovak1]

Oh Yes! I drink bottled water that is not "spring water." I can use some filtered water at home, but if I wait too long on changing the filter and getting any amount of tap water, which is chlorine here in the U.S., my stomach hurts so much. Water and everything is so expensive here now. I am basically going broke on water. I may need to buy a lesser water than what I buy.

[@thecreatrixs1280]

Sometimes garlic salt or powder might be less strong same with onion and even adding a little sweet relish in a garlic sauce can cut out some of the acidity Hope this helps

[@mickdudeboy9]

What helped me for IBSD (Diarrhea Type), was either taking 1 immodium a day for 8 months, followed by 2 immodium pills for the next 8 mths and after that you have to switch to another Anti-Diarrheal (e.g. Dhamotil, loperamide) as your body gets used to it and it wont work.

[@emilyrodriguez1226]

I was the same with the garlic oil it's not anything I would have tried before but it's amazing love it and it's a life saver

[@clairejevron6146]

I have cut out dairy and wheat plus avoiding the certain vegetables. It’s worked very well and very quickly. No more swelling or pain or flatulence.

[@sweethome4175]

Have you fully recovered from ibs?

[@misaelmunoz2818]

thank you so much, I'm crying, thanks for sharing this

[@BeckyExcell]

No worries, hope it was useful x

[@sanhitamandal890]

Dont cry please but surely it breaks an individual mentals.

[@andreatankard198]

Thanks Becky 😀 I have given up coffee 2 weeks ago and I’m feeling better. I still have 2 cups of tea and a hot chocolate with almond milk every day. I will need to give these up too I think! I take coleze if I have a flare up and this helps. I also need to limit my red meat intake and yes fat is a big trigger for my IBS. low fat intake makes a big difference, low fat mayonnaise, small amounts of olive oil, no eggs. I have also limited my lactose free dairy foods because it just doesn’t agree with me. I eat mainly potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, lettuce, zucchini, capsicum, tomatoes, green part of spring onion finely chopped, lettuce, oyster mushrooms. Free range chicken, tuna in spring water, lean pork mince. I also have stopped fizzy drinks and much better 👍🏻

[@lifekludger]

Try egg whites only. Add a pinch of Tumeric for yellow colour. Its a life-saver for me.

[@Србомбоница86]

Peppermint tea really helps with cramps but if my intestines are too crampy I will take mebeverine (an anti spasmodic)However for upper tummy bloating which happens in my IBS , buscopan helps a lot

[@rss608]

For some reason I can eat sweet onion, cooked is better... scallions seem to up set my gut.. garlic salt and onion salt work for me, yes, on the food diary... a big yes!!! eating out: pressure cooked chicken, many big chain restaurants pressure cook their chicken and coat it, then ship to local restaurant where it is fried. Not all do this so I have to be careful. Kentucky fried does this and so does Golden Coral buffet. I'm sure there are others... pressure cooking breaks down the fiber! Only fresh green I can eat is chopped raw spinach, so I make small spin salads with canned mushrooms, sweet onion, canned black olives. some times add canned carrots too! Olive oil mayo only... soy oil gets me...

[@Inty6]

Wish I could eat chives. Part of my IBS/Digestive issues is I also get chronic heartburn/chest burn/regurgitation. Chives are from the allium family which is a big no-no for GERD.

[@ellenkinsey591]

Thank you for these videos:) the garlic infused olive oil is such a clever idea. I'm glad you talk about the emotional side IBS. It really effects lots of aspects of life. Keep doing these vids, they're great x

[@BeckyExcell]

Thanks Ellen, it really is the best ever. Food that tastes like garlic without the pain! So glad you enjoy my videos, means a lot x

[@willieka1]

Terrific video. Practical and clear. Thank you so much. A question about the food diary: I have done that in the past, but then I found that the amount of information in it was overwhelming and I couldn’t really sift through it and find patterns. Any tips for how to actually use the food diary after you keep it? Again, thank you for a very Helpful video.

[@musicalconnie6216]

I really recommend the Fast Tract Diet for IBS, which is available as an app. My IBS used to be too severe for a full time job, but now I can mostly cope as long as I stick to foods I can tolerate :)

[@madalinaabsi3095]

HELP!! I’m 14 and I’ve been having stomach pains for about 3 weeks. I get diarrhea and then I get constipated. I have nausea and a lot of gas. Do I have IBS? PLEASE REPLY!!

[@asutheewap5753]

It sounds like IBS!

[@xSarileinx]

Go to a internist, they can answer it

[@cloclor]

That first app is really going to be a life saver for me! Thank you!

[@donsoucy37]

Thank you from a celiac, diverticulitis, microscopic colitis,SIBO, you help me to feel better

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

These are excellent IBS hacks, Becky, thank you for sharing.

[@Bits_Of_Me]

I'm so excited! I jst found ur channel ...l too suffer from IBS & it's bn completely miserable..The constipation is pure torture😖😫 I Jst downloaded the app & l believe it's going to be a game changer..Ty so much for creating this channel~ New subbie Franny Gb!

[@BeckyExcell]

Hi Franny, so glad my channel is helping. Tell me about it, I am often in a lot of pain because if it. I hope the app helps and I hope you start to feel better! x

[@maaritdasilva3267]

I take 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a morning bout 4 days and it’s working no more constipation

[@johnp6636]

Is it common to have constant stomach discomfort every day for months?

[@potatobits6882]

I recently got diagnosed with IBS and acid reflux, and it’s making me feel like things will never go back to normal. I also have anxiety issues so I get anxious and then I get a stomach ache, then I get anxious over the stomach ache and it just gets worse. Anybody have any advice? Does it get easier?

[@skkelaa]

I’ve had IBS for years and a tip I have is when you’re in that stomach pain mode, remind yourself that this has happened and passed before! It feels hopeless as you’re in that pain, but remind yourself you’ll be fine. Don’t focus on the pain, focus on the relief you’ll feel eventually. Also of course go to the toilet every time the pain hits.

[@angelinecatteeuw]

It is hard. Remind yourself it has passed before and that if you succeed in calming yourself down, chances are your symptoms will diminish at least a bit too. It’s the reverse vicious cycle. I hope you feel somewhat better in the meantime. Good luck!

[@rayminster]

To be honest, I am relieved knowing that I'm alone with this :) I've been dealing with IBS for over a year now and it is not fun :( It definitely affects with what I do throughout the day and there are days where I just don't want to do anything :/

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Ray, are you still dealing with IBS?

[@rayminster]

Hi Confluence Nutrition, Yes, it's still a reoccurring pain that keeps happening to me. I would describe it as a 'discomfort' kind of pain and I would feel it more in the morning and near night time. I've been to many doctors regarding my pain and they say that I'm normal and there is nothing wrong. I've also tried like probiotics, but it doesn't seem to help me.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@rayminster Sorry to hear it's still bugging you... there's often more required than one individual thing, like probiotics. Have you worked on some diet changes?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@rayminster Hi Ray, I'm sorry this is still bugging you...what else have you tried besides probiotics?

[@rayminster]

Hey @@ConfluenceNutrition​, I had followed the low FODMAP diet for a couple months and I did notice that if I eat garlic, onions and some other food that my stomach would hurt a little. But even though I eat foods with low FODMAP, I still feel some discomfort. I've tried Gravol Ginger, but it doesn't help too much. Also, I've tried Immodium and it does help me a little. Even though I don't have diarrhea, it does calm my stomach the next day.

[@bethany7247]

Citrucel tablets have helped me for years. I take them as soon as I don't feel well. (I have IBS, not IBS-D)

[@BeckyExcell]

That's good to know, I will look into them :)

[@angelicalsainte5294]

Does that help with the pain?

[@JuwuVods]

Sadly garlic infused olive oil affects me, i think it varies person to person :( cool tips though

[@BeckyExcell]

Aww sorry to hear that. There are different types of garlic infused oil, I'm not sure if you have tried different ones? Some seem to be more cloudy (I stir clear of those) but the one I buy from tesco is perfectly clear and is fine with me :) x

[@barbbartonfieler5552]

I agree. Any time I try any olive oil, infused or otherwise, I get diarrhea. In fact, many articles and videos say people use olive oil as a laxative.

[@ALLENTERTAINMENT-wf9tj]

Can I say onething to all suffer from ibs....as she says first two avoid d things tat u should not eat...later eat little bit Wat u like....later only one mindset think tat u r completely fine and iam alright I can watever I want....sure tat mindset will give great change!!!

[@shannonhawkeyptholisticper9882]

thank you so much I am so glad I've found your channel. will be looking through more videos... struggling at times..

[@BeckyExcell]

Hi Shannon, really hope I can help you out, more videos like this coming soon too x

[@shannonhawkeyptholisticper9882]

thank you. would love one on IBS and coping as an athlete... really struggling at the moment how none of my clothes fit I can't wear tight tops and when training I loose energy faster... even though I eat really good before and after. is this due to the IBS? also morning nausea when training. would love to hear if any successful athletes especially crossfitters with IBS and if its possible to succeed in sport.

[@alicecor9096]

Is it bad that I have passed out from pain because of ibs? I have a really high pain tolerance but ibs gets to me so bad :(

[@ernayez]

Gay Turkey you’re not alone! me too :( i’ve been having ibs since i was 6/7? and i’m 19 now and i still pass out when the pain gets too much :(

[@kattcosplay4533]

I fainted a while ago when I was pooping, it hurt so bad that my body shut down ): after that incident my anxiety got much worse and that increased my IBS

[@karinabespalov6629]

@@ernayez me too. Have you gone to docrors? If yes what did they say? I haven't been yet, even though I've had IBS symptoms for over 5 years already.

[@sweethome4175]

How are you now? Gay Turkey

[@GabrielleCenter2000]

I've suffer IBS my whole life 😢🙁 I'll try these hacks! ☺

[@888biedronka]

Great tips...I have to try that infused garlic oil, I have heard of it but I also read somewhere that it is low fodmap only when you add it cold, as in salad etc etc....supposedly when you heat it up it changes properties and makes it high fodmap...? Anyways the only thing that I can add is, I have been taking this powder magnesium every night before sleep, it is called CALM and one side effect it might have (not on everyone though but keep that in mind) is diarhea....I have an IBS C so that is not as issue for me but I think it makes me more regular on some mornings...and it also helps me relax,fall asleep and if I take it in the morning, I am much calmer...which is good thing for IBS:)

[@BeckyExcell]

Hiya, I've never heard that actually, I'll have to check but I'm pretty sure it doesn't change anything. I always make sure my garlic infused olive oil is the kind that doesn't have any little pieces of garlic in it, it has to be completely clear. I'm pretty sure you can cook fine with it :) I've heard good things about magnesium, I might look into having it a little bit more, thanks for the tip! x

[@AnaSilva-gz2qv]

This was very useful :) now being pregnant I'm even more worried about what i eat..i had until now 3 days i was in soooo much pain that i vomited. I realized that was someting so silly that i eaten and caused that.

[@sweethome4175]

How are you now?

[@AllasYummyFood]

really helpful tips to other people :)) great video!!

[@BeckyExcell]

merci! x

[@milestanoev689]

I found a great collection of videos that should help on Stomach oracle omnibus

[@fabian8813]

Winner of a video, been searching for "best medicine for ibs" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Mackorny Defeat IBS Blueprint - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my buddy got cool results with it

[@elizabetharico536]

I'm really glad I found your videos because you have been such a huge help! Thank you for being awesome!

[@BeckyExcell]

No problem, glad to help x

[@MelB868]

Ibgard helps really helped me I lost 4 inches around my waist and 4 inches off my lower stomach so now with my stomach not so bloated and sticking out so much I can se see my feet my waist is down to 39 inches and my lower stomach is 41 inches

[@TheGeoJG]

I haven't heard anyone else say that onions are a trigger. Raw onions in tiny bits only. Cooked onions rarely give problems. Also the type of onion matters for me. The worst is the white ones. I don't know what it is about onions that is the issue. Strawberries are so good but even 1 will make me hurt so badly I completely abstain.

[@SherylGoins]

What do you do if you have reflux esophagitis, chronic gastritis and IBS? Wondered if the app you are using is basically for where you are using vs for in the US? Would it still be worth the $9?

[@andreatankard198]

Hi it’s me again 😀 I also find that rice and oats are good for soothing my tummy. I have sourdough or spelt bread with no preservatives. Hope this helps

[@ringerheringa3052]

Hi, I 'm very slowly introducing spelt bread back into my diet. But I get more bowel crampings. The glutenfree bread I had for over a year was cancelled by the supermarket. So it left me no choice.

[@sophie-wo3hh]

Idk if I have Ibs (and I can't speak to doctor/ parent about it) I get diarrhoea when scared and I seem to poop a lot, and recently (past week) I've had abit of on and off diarrhoea constipation and stomach ache and I'm so scared I have it :/

[@percprincess]

sophie i can completely relate!! I feel like my parents and every doctor does not understand me.

[@sweethome4175]

How are you now Sophie?

[@DeeDee-zg2dh]

Thank you, Becky, for your encouragement and tips!!

[@mary1037]

thank u for the videos.ther e are not many youtube channels on IBS ,and I am glad to find one !

[@BeckyExcell]

Hi Jamie, so glad to be of help :)

[@shapeless9107]

Thanks so much! Hopefully I can use these hacks and they will work.

[@VABreezy]

I did not know that toothpaste had sorbitol in it. That makes so much sense now.

[@madisoninman5575]

New diagnosis here. Was just wondering how i should get through

[@houseguest4534]

I have to ask have you ever suffered with anxiety since suffering with ibs as since it hit me ive lost my job and now suffer with going out especially when going to the shops as i feel awful daily

[@alliedino6347]

Whenever i have my IBS, i scream and my mum and dad shout at me for screaming and its just a hell hole. After having my attack i suddenly go all empty and skinny again and i havent been able to put on any weight since my IBS started. Idk if thats just me but it really sucks.

[@missyrestrepo9006]

same!

[@Dibdib35]

I’ve literally just ordered that oil from Tesco. Thanku for all your tips and food videos they’re super helpful😀

[@JayOrtiz922]

I looked up the app in the App Store but could you provide a link to the exact one it is? Love the video btw it's super helpful!

[@BeckyExcell]

Here you go! It's amazing! itunes.apple.com/gb/app/fodmap-by-fm/id1077667379?mt=8

[@JayOrtiz922]

Becky Excell thanks so much!

[@DerekNewtonKeswick]

Are you still using the app? I’ve been put off by some of the reviews.

[@GoodwillShoplifter]

Becky Excell I hope this is in the Google Play store.

[@hannahnicole36]

IBS/D has completely taken over my entire life. Its so frustrating. I’ve been contemplating a completely liquid cleanse for a week or so to just reset my body and then go gluten and dairy free

[@BeckyExcell]

Let me know if it helps? Even though this video is from a while ago, I still struggle with my IBS too :( xx

[@MedicinalxMeditation]

@@BeckyExcell I'm an ex gangster I struggle with ibs too, I'm a Christian now.

[@MedicinalxMeditation]

I struggle with it too, don't feel u are alone, people from all walks of life struggle with it, I use to be a ganster(not joking either), drug dealer, in and out of jail, I'm now a devout Christian and I struggle with it to this day

[@Lia-nb6np]

I just found out that i have IBS and my doctor said that i have to try the Foodmapdiet and it’s really hard but your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much. I enjoy all of your Foodmap videos

[@BeckyExcell]

Aw no problem, I'm glad they are helping xx

[@judyfriedlander2328]

Hi first time listener 👋 What is the exact name of the Fodmap app ur referring to? There are several, some with out cost .. please let me know if you have info.. thanks

[@jackdawson8788]

I've litteraly just been diagnosed with IBS this Thursday after 2 years of suffering is peppermint water actusly useful

[@Jan-Maggie]

I have abdominal pain every day with painful bloating and dissension and painful cramps starting at my lower ribs and over my abdomen and going poop all the time. No meds help. Starting to feel like I can’t go on anymore.

[@sweethome4175]

How are you now?

[@DaughterOfChrist1997]

one of the best ibs vids, thanks so much!

[@sunpi]

i had no idea that you had your own channel. I suffer from ibs.. too ive just found out ive got it:( i know there was something wrong for years but ive just got on with it, i used to the pain and other things that happen after i eat now, but ive been told if i carry on it can damage my body in the long run

[@BeckyExcell]

Aww so sorry to hear that, it isn't the nicest thing to have, you just need to learn how to control your own IBS. Everyone has it slightly differently. Definitely don't just deal with the pain, peppermint tea is helping me this afternoon! xx

[@danielassayag8914]

Hi there! I'm not find this app on the App Store. Can you please send a link to it?

[@fukdhis934]

may the gods be with you dear woman😇 finally I can live again

[@Srixten]

Thanks Becky for your helpful tips

[@mayankbitsful]

Thanks becky have you ensured that your ibs is not due to gut infection or parasite?

[@gemmahirst9595]

Rochester NON Acholic Ginger drink gets rid of my pain straight away

[@amank.sharma2418]

I got IBS D in march 2018, Homeopathy helped me a lot, it limited my motion to 1 time a day, now i can enjoy parties and i have also started traveling via Bus and train. Do we have to stop eating Wheat in IBS?

[@mr60khairnar71]

Aman K. Sharma what homeopathy treatment you took?

[@amank.sharma2418]

Mr 60 Khairnar Just go to a good homeopath and tell him all your symptoms.

[@mr60khairnar71]

Aman K. Sharma thanks I can't eat gluten and diary products. Did you cut it from your diet during treatment.

[@amank.sharma2418]

Mr 60 Khairnar . no, i take gluten and milk regularly.

[@mr60khairnar71]

Aman K. Sharma how many months it took to cure?

[@daunnasmash8779]

I can't find this app. The only one that I find says you must be part of a research study to use it. I thought there would be a link in your description but there isn't. Please help.

[@annaburianska4907]

I Can’t Find the app too on my iPhone :(

[@greenangelenterprises1657]

I have had ibs since I was a baby Becky I am wantin to know wat fodmap app that u r usin

[@zacksmith377]

Hi I was wondering if you could link the app that you use at the supermarket because I can’t seem to find it. Thank you!

[@tarablue4472]

For food diary, there are apps that make that so much easier. mySymptoms Food Diary and Symple Symptom are really good food and symptoms tracking apps. Plus you can record so much more than food, like medications, supplements, exercise, stress, sleep, and so much more. You control the detail.

[@BeckyExcell]

That's great to know, thanks Tara x

[@elenismyrniou9422]

Thanks a lot for your videos! Could you do one for how do you deal with travelling or one about eating in a restaurant?

[@BeckyExcell]

Yeah no problem, will definitely try to :)

[@IhmePaskaa]

I could imagine it getting only worse by stressing about everything... No food is gna cure this anyway, stressless life will, if something can ever even cure it.

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Yeah I’m not logging toothpaste residue I possibly may have swallowed lol. But the rest of this was super helpful.

[@tjnovak1]

I know people recommend and plug different probiotic pills, but I have had a lot of luck and was recommended by my gastrologist to take the VSL#3. It's a bit expensive, but it's been the best. The corresponding would be Allign, but that is not as powerful, so you have to take more. But, both of these are specific bacteria. I've had good luck. I'm not plugging this probiotic. I'm just saying what has been helping. It's not a cure. It just helps. Also, it has to be refrigerated and taken on an empty stomach. So 2 hours before you take it and at least 30 min after is when you can eat.

[@elizaloveridge9206]

My doctor diagnosed me two days ago and he said I can eat anything I want

[@smokingkite1189]

I- I B- better S- say something Don't keep quite =\