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Can anyone help me. I suffer from IBS, mainly just bad cramping from time to time.

I did my 3rd fast yesterday and today started getting bad cramps in the afternoon when I finally went to the loo (don't seem to go on fast days)

Should I be eating something more gentle for breakfast other than shredded wheat? I also had sandwich and crisps for lunch. Should I make my day after fasting a little less wheaty?

Would appreciate some advice

Thanks x

Hi Jazzy

I am not sure about your question regarding the too much wheat food, but have you tried the buscopan tablets for the cramping? I haven't used them myself but my mum says they work really well for her.
It might help you
Love Donna x

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Hi jazzybear

Some people have found an improvement in IBS symptoms, others have had worsening...mainly temporary as far as I know. It is always worth playing around with your food balance to see what improve things. I do think that allowing the guts to have a bit of a rest on fast days can reveal hidden intolerances. Obviously wheat and dairy are common foods that cause intolerance so it's a good idea to experiment with cutting them down (one at a time preferably). If you didn't get any problems with the first 2 fasts can you spot any differences between those and yesterday/today?

I had some 'digestive upset' for the first few fasts but that went away (can't exactly remember when). Seems that the body has a lot of things to get used to with the fasting lark!

Thanks for your replies. I do use buscopan plus painkillers nad peppermint tea.

I will fast on Thursday and try a protein breakfast the next day and avoid crisps also.

Thanks Izzy, I have taken some in the past but never really stuck to it for long enough. I will also get some prune juice as I do seem to have trouble after fasting. Other than that I am feeling great and and really enjoying this new way of life.