IBS - Good practices to prevent flare ups? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

threethings · 11-12-2005, 10:10 AM

Hello all.
I've recently posted about my IBS flare up after taking Zithromax. Does anyone have any specific info on how to treat the flare up (already been to the doc...no infection present)? I'm looking for information on how to keep the intestines healthy and "moving along"

I currently take Acidophilus from time to time as well as a chewable fiber supplement. My doctor mentioned taking something that began with a C and I can't remember what the hec he told me. Haha. It was a supplement of some kind. Any advice would be appreciated. This last flare up was one of the worst kinds of pain i've ever experienced and I'd like to attempt to prevent it from happening again. Thanks!

bulletinboard25 · 11-12-2005, 11:59 AM

Probably calcium carbonate... which helps soak up excess water in the intestines and bulk up the stools... Definitely get the carbonate form of calcium. A popular brand is Caltrate +D. Make sure there aren't any added vitamins or minerals. Just the calcium plus vitamin D.

There is even a caltrate colon health which you can get pretty much anywhere.

threethings · 11-13-2005, 07:46 AM

that's good...i just picked some of that up! thanks! that's not the thing he mentioned though. what he mentioned i believe ended in ELE. i will have to call him back and ask him. thanks!
any other ideas / advice for keeping flare ups at bay? does anyone else take fiber here?

bulletinboard25 · 11-13-2005, 12:19 PM

was it citrucel?

threethings · 11-13-2005, 04:17 PM

nope....it was something i had never heard of and i'm kind of up on most of this stuff since i have flare ups from time to time. i will call and ask and then let you know.