Once I found out my "IBS" was SIBO I could get to the root cause and address the real issue. The only other thing that helps is to limit my meals to 3/4 cup of food at a time. However, if you notice any side effects, check with your doctor. I do OK on sour cocktails but again have to check all the ingredients first. It’s rare when I do, and I’m conscious of what I’m drinking and how much. They help me a LOT with nausea. i don't think i've ever heard of them causing negative effects thoughI use a chewable antacid with simethicone, sometimes they help others not so much.The same for me, sometimes they work and provide relief, while sometimes they don't do anything.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castA community for those with IBS to discuss openly about their conditionPress J to jump to the feed. It is an antifoaming agent that you’ll also find in many of your household cleaners and soaps. The same for me, sometimes they work and provide relief, while sometimes they don't do anything. An IBS community providing characteristics for diagnosis of symptoms and treatment, forums and chat rooms to talk about ibs, blogs, resource links, brochures, medical tests, book list, penpals, meetings, research studies and a list of medications. Simethicone almost immediately relieves the awful pressure and nausea this condition causes. Christmas do/Christmas parties.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castA community for those with IBS to discuss openly about their conditionPress J to jump to the feed. Dependable irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes, symptoms, support and treatment for digestive health sufferers, family and friends since 1987. I'm not a doctor, but it adds up. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts There are no good studies of simethicone in irritable bowel syndrome. These days, I only drink on special occasions and only drink Since your problems occur after two drinks, you should probably stop there. I don't get too drunk. I do wonder if it's because I tend not to eat on a night out - don't want to be bloated in the cluuuub - and it's really the combination of what ends up being an almost 24 hour fast by the time I wake up + the laxative effects of alcohol (C-predominant, day after boozing is my only chance as a flat-ish tummy) + the relaxant effect.Certain types of alchohol are high FODMAP, and almost all alchohol is high in sugar, both are gut irritants. Your friends are not the ones who are gonna suffer the next day, so of course they want to go out and have fun.I don’t drink at all anymore. They're just little tablets of ginger, there are a ton of brands but I prefer Ginger Trips because they don't taste super strongly of ginger! You don't have to live with IBS forever! I don't have a gluten intolerance (no issues with anything else gluteny (that's totally a word)), but beer and my body do not get along.I attribute about 75 percent of my root cause of issues to be from drinking. Wine kills me dead (which sucks because it was my favourite), beer makes me feel sleepy and bloated like a tired whale, spirits are alright, but most mixers that I like are IBS/reflux nightmares. It makes me gassy, but doesn't actually cause unwanted bathroom events. I have terrible symptoms the next day. I have to be super careful what I drink them with though as most fruit juices will guarantee me issues as well. Beer is the worst aswell as red wine.I find any more than 1-2 beers gives me cramps and upset stomach the next day. I recommend buying generics of all of these from Amazon.Edit: The key here is take it after drinking but before you get the symptoms. I actually don't even try to drink beer anymore because last time I drank a full can, I threw up three times... and it was all I had to drink that night. Gotta be medium or dry.It's your birthday. If so, do you have any tips/tricks for better dealing with it (other than not drinking)?Also, I recently turned 21, and my friends want me to celebrate and go out. A Margarita is often safe. I can also manage cola as a mixer if I spread them out and have water in between alcoholic drinks.Wine is one glass max for me or guaranteed pain. sometimes they work for me, but most of the time they don't seem to do much. Does anyone else experience this? Can’t really tolerate anything else I cut back on alcohol a LOT because of IBS. Non-prescription drugs for the win! Though I'm ok with 3-4 whiskeys.