Re: How do you deal with IBS?

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeff, it’s incredibly frustrating isn’t it? I used to have terrible IBS

but I have gradually brought it under control. Other folks may have

different experiences but I’ll tell you what worked for me. First, you have

to get a handle on any hidden food allergies/sensitivities. There is tons of

info out there as to how to do that, but you can start by cutting out the

obvious things…wheat, dairy, eggs, corn etc. Also go on an IBS diet (also

common info), reducing bowel irritants.

I also use foods and supps to moderate the “activity”. Magnesium can open

things up, take care with the dosage though and don’t go too far! I actually

take Mag. Citrate as the least bowel-disturbing type (there are several

types). Aloe Vera juice is a gentle stimulant too. To “bung up”, I just make

sure all veg and fruit are very well cooked, and, for me, goat cheese (I

don’t do dairy) works well!

Many people take acidophilus or other probiotics to promote bowel rehab…for

some reason this is completely constipating for me. I don’t know about flax

oil as a laxative, but your guts need proper nutrition to heal, including

the fatty acids. Drink lots of water too!

Finally, I went through a program of alternative treatments for allergies

etc. called NAET (just google it, it is acupuncture-based) for 3 years,

which improved things dramatically for me. I ended up on a diet of only

chicken and white rice for several years because I was almost globally

allergic; now I have an almost normal diet, excluding wheat, most dairy,

pepper and hot spices, and a few other things.

Obviously all this takes time, and there are a million books and types of

advice out there – this is just what works for me. I’m not perfect, but I

can leave the house not wondering if I’m gonna have to pull the car over and

run for the woods…that used to happen a lot! My ME is not better, but at

least I can eat decently and my guts are about 8o% better than they were a

few years ago.

Good luck! And TC, Aylwin xo

[Guest guest]

Hey Jeff,

Doctors have a nasty way of lumping illnesses together. Do you know that IBD

has two illnesses: Ulcerative Cholitis and Chrones Disease? They each take

separate, opposite treatments. I just found this out myself through a

newsletter I get. I'd suggest you make sure which one you have first, so that

you're on the right path. I used to take flaxseed oil in the liquid form, but

it didn't help anything.

Good luck.

Jeff n Jen wrote:

What are some ways that you deal with your IBS? I haven't been able to

work for 2 1/2 months due to uncontrolable symptoms like pain, bloating,

having to be near a bathroom etc... Since my hospital visit and my

intestines being paralized for awhile, I have not felt the same...I am

so frustrated! I have a great employer but who knows how long this will

take and I worry about losing my job and being able to take care of my

family.

[Guest guest]

Hi , no offense but IBD and IBS are different things. Yes,

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, but

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is neither of these. I just googled “IBD IBS”

to check and there is good info differentiating the two. All these

letters…it does get confusing! TC, Aylwin xox

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry you're so young having to deal with a problem.I have IBS,

but I didn't get it until I was in my 50's! I ran a couple of support

groups for people in chronic pain( I have fibromyalgia and chronic

fatigue ,as well). I've done countless hours of research and

experimentation. This group is the best for info and has great people.

I have found that fiber-like ground flax is good for both types of

problems -diarhea and constipation. I also use a clear fiber

supplement. If you are lose it bulks you up. If you are constipated,

the Fiber Sure will soften the stool.Just GO SLOWLY,though. I still

only use about a half a teaspoon of the Fiber Sure and a tablespoon of

flaxseed. Everyone is different, so you have to use your own

discretion.

My friend bloats up when she tries to use a fiber too much.If you're

constipated and your intestines just won't go, milk of magnesia was

recommended-only a little.Actually enough magnesium in any form will do

the same thing. Again,go slowly. Another thing I've used is an enema

but only if I'm in dire straights.Not the ones with meds,just a plain

bag.There's a technique to that,which I won't go into.

Hopefully, in time, your bowel wil get back to normal. All this may

be caused by the handling of the bowel when removing the obstruction.

I've had 5 abdominal surgeries and I've realized the bowel just doesn't

like being handled.

I'm not on this site much but you can always email me

(buhbrad60@...)

Hope this helps!

>

> What are some ways that you deal with your IBS? I haven't been able to

> work for 2 1/2 months due to uncontrolable symptoms like pain,

bloating,

> having to be near a bathroom etc... Since my hospital visit and my

> intestines being paralized for awhile, I have not felt the same...I am

> so frustrated! I have a great employer but who knows how long this

will

> take and I worry about losing my job and being able to take care of my

> family. Has anyone tried flaxseed oil and does it help rather than a

> perscription laxative? Thanks for listening I need to find a balance

in

> dealing with this new uninvited guest.

>

> Jeff

>

[Guest guest]

hey jeff

I have crohns and divertiulitis.

I was diagnosed in 92 with crohns. here is a great

site for information.

http://www.ccfa.org/info/?LMI=3

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, also

collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease

(IBD).

i know the issue with crohns i have had to fight like

hell to explain to people at work why i litterly can

not make it to work.

Diane

--- shannon wrote:

> Hey Jeff,

> Doctors have a nasty way of lumping illnesses

> together. Do you know that IBD has two illnesses:

> Ulcerative Cholitis and Chrones Disease? They each

> take separate, opposite treatments.