What should I eat to travel with IBS?

Here is a list of items people with IBS may find helpful to take when traveling.
  1. safe snacks, such as low-FODMAP granola bars, gluten-free crackers, or trail mix.
  2. any specific dietary items or kitchen tools needed for self-catering.
  3. comfort items for rest.
  4. language translation app or phrasebook.




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Stock up on safe foods Make sure you pack things that are travel-friendly. For people who have IBS-D, you may want to pack things that slow your GI movement like oatmeal packets or dried figs. For people who experience IBS-C, you may wants to pack some ground flaxseed or nuts and seeds.

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5 Tips to Survive a Road Trip with IBS
  1. Try to Stay Cool. If you're traveling in the summer, try to stay as cool as possible. ...
  2. Dress Comfortably and Bring Spare Clothes. Pick your travel clothes carefully. ...
  3. Bring Safe Snacks and Drinks. You can't have a road trip without snacks! ...
  4. Build In Some Breaks. ...
  5. Pack an Emergency Kit.


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Try to make the traveling experience as comfortable as possible. Avoid wearing tight pants, in case of bloating, and try to relax as much as possible. Worrying beforehand will just increase stress and increase the chances of having an IBS flare-up.

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Make sure your pre-travel diet includes plenty of fiber, which makes stools softer and more comfortable to pass. Foods high in fiber include many fruits, like apples (with the skin), raspberries, and pears; beans; and whole-grain foods such as bran cereal.

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The best thing to do during an IBS flare up is to look after yourself and take some time out to recover. Of course, rest might not be so easy to actually put into practice when you're busy and have caring responsibilities.

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Drugs like Hyoscyamine help to calm down an overactive digestive tract. Lastly, since stress, depression and anxiety can fuel IBS, work on ways to relax. Perhaps, try exercise, meditation or yoga - and if that doesn't work, consider trying an antidepressant drug to help improve your mood.

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Low FODMAP Snacks to Pack Pack FODMAP-friendly snacks like popcorn, gluten-free pretzels, walnuts, macadamias, pecans, peanuts, plain chips and your favorite low FODMAP protein bar. Low FODMAP snacks come in handy when you're at the airport, on the plane and traveling between local destinations.

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