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IBS help

natesgrandma — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:56:54 GMT

I just decided today I really have to try and give up my one cup of coffee in the morning. I have been having stomach cramps everyday. It is the only thing I can figure out that could be doing it. I already talked to the doctor and a dietitian and they told me to give up dairy for a couple of weeks and see how I feel, but I think it is the coffee. I'm going to try and give it up for a while. What would be a good tea I could drink in the morning instead?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:21:55 GMT

Whatever kind of tea you like. Maybe get a variety pack and see what suits you and then you can get full boxes of your favorites. Tazo makes some nice ones. If you go to a Tevana store in the mall, they sell loose but it can get pricey.

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wagirl — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 22:42:15 GMT

I drink decaf iced green tea everyday. It's very good for inflammation, which IBS is. I add a herbal fruit tea bag to it when I brew. I drink a whole pitcher nearly every day. Haven't had coffee in 20 years--makes my heart do weird things.

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Ibby114 — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:21:25 GMT

What do you put in your coffee?

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natesgrandma — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:05:54 GMT

coffee mate

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Nikalette — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:08:43 GMT

I have IBS. For some reason it has gotten a lot better, I think from the medication I take for fibromyalgia . Anyway, I drink Lipton black tea with sugar and soy milk. The milk and sugar is a British thing.

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MickD — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:14:59 GMT

I drink green tea instead of coffee.

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kutira — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:39:24 GMT

I drink Good Earth Original mix of black tea with International Delight Creamer (it's non-dairy.) I quit drinking coffee about 8 years ago and IBS is better, but I do other things for it.

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Ibby114 — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:21:11 GMT

On 7/7/2014 natesgrandma said:
coffee mate

There are so many mystery ingredients in coffee mate- why don't you try a dairy free milk (like rice milk) instead? Maybe one of the mystery ingredients is causing issues.

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ennui1 — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:22:46 GMT

On 7/7/2014 natesgrandma said:
I just decided today I really have to try and give up my one cup of coffee in the morning. I have been having stomach cramps everyday. It is the only thing I can figure out that could be doing it. I already talked to the doctor and a dietitian and they told me to give up dairy for a couple of weeks and see how I feel, but I think it is the coffee. I'm going to try and give it up for a while. What would be a good tea I could drink in the morning instead?

Why bother going to these experts if you're just going to ignore their advice?

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Citychic — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:25:25 GMT

I also have IBS. I drink fennel tea. Believe it or not fennel tea will stop the cramping faster than any medicine my Gastro has prescribed for me. Check out the website Heathers help for IBS. There is a lot of good information there for people living with IBS. City

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natesgrandma — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:32:13 GMT

I AM NOT IGNORING THEIR ADVICE. I HAVE ALREADY GIVEN UP THE MILK PRODUCTS. I WAS JUST ASKING A SIMPLE QUESTION ABOUT WHAT KIND OF TEA TO DRINK.

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moonstone dunes — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:56:38 GMT

Whatever you select for tea, do not choose Senna

My suggestion is Yerba Mate tea. No need for sugar or creamer. You will get the caffeine kick but it is a smooth buzz. Yerba also helps rev the metabolism.

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addiegal — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:00:36 GMT

I have been having a herbal tea. Used to love drinking a jasmine green tea but stopped because there was a study that said it could interfere with beta blockers, which I take. But it is so good for you and I would love drinking it. I have a lemon ginger herbal I use as well.

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Love orchids — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:31:04 GMT

On 7/7/2014 Citychic said: I also have IBS. I drink fennel tea. Believe it or not fennel tea will stop the cramping faster than any medicine my Gastro has prescribed for me. Check out the website Heathers help for IBS. There is a lot of good information there for people living with IBS. City

Do you make your own fennel tea or buy it? If you make it, what is your recipe?

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Marienkaefer2 — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 06:30:28 GMT

I had to.give up coffee for similar reasons.

I drink a good strong English breakfast tea. My brand is Choice Tea, which is organic and Fair Trade.

It took a while to get used to it, but feeling better has been a motivator.

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Danielle46 — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:02:21 GMT

On 7/7/2014 natesgrandma said:
coffee mate

It could very well be the Coffeemate. It happened to me a few years ago and I had to stop using the artificial creamers of all kinds and brands. I only use a little skim milk now. Same thing occurred with one of my friends. It was the Coffeemate for her as well.

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addiegal — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:49:08 GMT

Here is a link about herbal teas for IBS...sorry with my iPad I can't post a working link. So, please copy and paste! http://irritablebowelsyndromeguide.com/4-types-of-teas-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome/ Ginger tea is also good for the digestive tract...really good for nausea. I also saw fennel tea bags online. I wonder if eating fennel would help?

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SandGirl — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:28:31 GMT

I had to give up Coffeemate too for the same reason

I now use Vanilla Almond Milk & Stevia, I like sweet coffee and this does the trick!!

Also, Try taking Probiotics morning and night and hour before or after your meal.

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natesgrandma — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:54:31 GMT

Thank you so much to everyone. I will go tea shopping today.