Sorry late to this - it didn't show as 'unread'
When I was suicidal with IBS a few years ago my GP prescribed:
Colpermin capsules and
Motillium to be swallowed prior to each main meal, taken within the hour of eating. I had to take 3 of the latter each time otherwise there was no effect. After 5-6 years I changed to
Actimel pots several times a day which worked well, I no longer needed the above medication.
Now when I get slow transit I re-start the latter. I find that although I LOVE broccoli it makes me have awful wind pains about 5 hours after eating it
. I have given up on cauliflower which makes me have intense pains, really not worth it. Peas are no problem, hopefully beans won't be as we are growing a lot this year
.
Exercise helps ease my bowels, sometimes it's slow to 'go' in the morning but about 2 hours later I need to dash