Lately I’ve been taking this supplement I found on Amazon called G Curve. I bought it with the hopes of gaining weight, but it made my last period so bearable I actually was so emotional about it. I did spot for like a week before my period, which is abnormal for me, but I didn’t even have to use the disposable heating pads or overnight disposable panties I bought to prepare. And it helped so much with the gastro issues like not being able to keep food down or “in”! 🙌🏾

I was prescribed sucralfate and pantoprazole for IBS (not a long-term medication apparently). I avoid eating raw onions unless I have famotidine on hand as well. I try to cook onions and garlic down before I continue cooking - or will request this at restaurants I know that sometimes don't cook them all the way. I notice a difference in my bloating on the days I eat whatever I want vs the days I eat whatever and also make sure to drink enough water/eat greens/eat some fruit/take my probiotic pill. There's also taking a stool sample test (the grossest thing ever) but it's not always necessary. If you have mucus in your stools, talk to your doctor as what you're eating could damage your intestines/colon. I had mucus from certain medications (naproxen for migraines was one). Avoid spicy food. Get enough sleep and find ways to lower stress, stress will lead to endo and IBS flare-ups, I don't understand it I know it to be true for me. Get enough exercise/movement it doesn't have to be a lot, just a 20-minute walk or yoga or home workouts are enough (prevents constipation).

LOWFODMAP Diet, but clear it w/ your GP (PCP) first. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, no fun :( but it works.

With my last op in 2019 my surgeon recommended to have a look at the FODMAP diet produced by Monash University. I found a list of green means yes food, red means no foods. I found that very helpful in the way of realising particular foods were a problem. Keeping a diary of your food intake may help you determine a pattern of foods that make you feel sickly for you to eliminate or be prepared.

I do find ginger and honey tea, and peppermint tea beneficial for nausea and bloating. Doesnt eradicate the problem but does help make it more bearable.

I hope you find away that works for you and your symptoms. 🙂

Definitely check for bowel endo. Peppermint tea helps a lot