Best way to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS?

I have had abdominal pains for 6 weeks. Initially the dr's thought it was a UTI, but now they believe it be IBS. Anyone have any advice on how best to manage this. Thanks

I agree with Rhianna. The drug is very good if you are prescribed this please do not think they are giving it to you for depression. I have to take this drug at night to help with different kinds of pain.

Your diet will make a huge difference to how you are feeling. Plenty of water, fibre, low fat and reduced caffeine will help you considerably. Yet it is totally different for everyone so you'll need to pinpoint which foods make the condition worse.

I find high fatty foods make me very ill. Also you need to be careful of constipation and or Diarrhoea. I know it sounds awful but really you need to try and find what works to keep you working as it were!

Plenty of sleep and rest helps to maintain your sytem and try and reduce stress as this will also bring on attacks.

I really wish you well and do hope you can control this condition.

Stay happy, as pain free as poss and positive