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[granddi]

@katie1859 I'm not an expert on IBS but what I have is experience with IBS. 

Over 3 years I have seen 3 GP's and 3 GI docs. I have had colonoscopy, Blood and poop testing, breath testing, dozens of supplements, FODMAP, elimination of caffeine & lactose and taken Xifaxan (the gut antibiotic) . Add biofeedback and meditation and hours of research in legitimate health sites.

All I can share is what happened to me. One day I decided it will be up to me to figure this out. I eliminated ProBiotics! On day 3 of this trial, I had normal poop. That was 3 months ago and I would describe my recovery as 95%. I notice some foods(usually fatty) are disruptive. 

Who knows if this is short term or permanent. IB Syndrome is called a syndrome bc the etilogy of this stuff is not understood and therefore the treatment is not specific. Told my last Dr about my trial and my results. He was kind but surprised. 

[cindyNC]

@We rescue cats Thanks for mentioning Full Leaf Tea Company - looks like a great tea vendor. 

[Enufstuff]

@m0rgan  As a 20 year user of Celestial Seasonings teas,

                Mandarin Orange Spice is my favorite. I also add a little honey to it, sometimes.

[LavernLuvsShoes]

Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger is a favorite of mine! ♥

[katie1859]

To answer the question regarding DECAFF and Earl Grey

I feel so stupid not knowing how decaff is not all caffeine free

The process doesn't eliminate all caffeine and caffeine is an a no j

by  IBS standards. I wasn't slammed overnight by IBS as it crept in

and grew so of course it required change.

Earl Grey was a satisfying replacement to coffee but by orders to remove

caffeine I went decaff but I started to notice my dependence on it and the

GI sign of upset. So out it went.

Summer is here therefore not much is consumed unless on the rocks of cubes

The symptoms of Earl Grey were twofold 

Probanly the bergomot causing the GI knot ( which has since left

but when I stopped the Earl Grey immediately intense headaches came ( which have since stopped

To be a careful examiner of what one digests is an understatement lol

Thank you for your recommendations 

My IBS is under control but I still love my mug of tea 

Headed to do my homework and order some )

[brandiwine]

I'm a tea person all the way.  I love peach and spearmint.  Easy on the tummy.