prompt: I've been experiencing persistent abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements for the past few months. My stool consistency has fluctuated between constipation and diarrhea, and I often feel the urge to pass gas accompanied by discomfort. There's also occasional nausea, but no vomiting. My appetite hasn't been affected much, though. I've visited you before for similar issues, and we found out then that my thyroid was underactive. What could be causing these symptoms this time around?
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chosen.content: I've been experiencing persistent abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements for the past few months. My stool consistency has fluctuated between constipation and diarrhea, and I often feel the urge to pass gas accompanied by discomfort. There's also occasional nausea, but no vomiting. My appetite hasn't been affected much, though. I've visited you before for similar issues, and we found out then that my thyroid was underactive. What could be causing these symptoms this time around?
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chosen.content: Firstly, you can take an oral dose of 150 mg of Vitamin E. It is going to work as anti-inflammatory for any intestinal inflammation. It helps with bloating too. But the thing with this supplement is that if you take a bit more than needed, you might feel worse before you feel better, so start slow on that one. The other option is fish oil, which also has some anti-inflammatory properties.
  Secondly, you might need to have your gallbladder checked because there's a possibility of gallstones causing your issues. The symptoms of gallstones overlap with IBS symptoms, which you have.
  Thirdly, you need to add a prebiotic fiber to your diet, like Psyllium husk, or ground flaxseed. You can mix them up with water and drink it in the morning. This is great for regulating bowel movements. If you don't want to go for the powder form, you can also eat whole seeds. But don't overdo that. A little goes a long way with fiber supplements.
  Fourthly, you might want to avoid foods high in fructose. They can cause GI distress. This includes things like dried fruits. You might even try cutting down on fruit juice for a while. Some people also get better after giving up onions and garlic. 
  Fifthly, look into eating more fermented foods in your diet. Fermented foods help to introduce healthy bacteria into your gut. Fermented foods are also a great source of prebiotics. These include fermented vegetables like sauerkraut and tempeh.
  Lastly, consider taking a multivitamin to cover all bases.
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rejected.content: I've been experiencing persistent abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements for the past few months. My stool consistency has fluctuated between constipation and diarrhea, and I often feel the urge to pass gas accompanied by discomfort. There's also occasional nausea, but no vomiting. My appetite hasn't been affected much, though. I've visited you before for similar issues, and we found out then that my thyroid was underactive. What could be causing these symptoms this time around?
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