Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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Jmo10293 04/08/2012

i get even begin to list the problems i have to deal with from IBS. Its one day after another just trying to beat it. Someone please tell me something i can ask the doctor to try when i go in a week. This is like my fifth different doctor. Maybe like a pill that relaxes my intestines idk I'm open to anything. just tired of each doctor telling me to take fiber cus no its not as simple as taking god damn fiber

Maika 06/20/2012

stick with the doctors. Naturalist will sell you a whole pile of stuff that cost a fortune and cleanses can be very dangerous for people with irritable bowel as we are prone to other illness's of the bowel. I went down that road and made myself very sick, I wound up hospitalized because of it.
I take a nutritional shake that makes a world of difference for me. I like you have done the fibre and drank a bazillion shakes, natural things, special diets...blaw blaw blaw...nothing helped. The shake I take now is taste good so I stick to it and helps my friend who has crohns as well.
I drink my shake each day and it helps. When I miss my shakes I know about it.
I also have to take pantoloc some times and another pill that relaxes my bowel. I am given a muscle relaxer for my back to stop my back spasms from triggering an IBS attack.
I agree though, IBS sucks! Big time.

deleted_user 07/04/2012

I learned form expermenting that most of the time probiotics, flaxseed, pepto bismol, ginger & rubbing my lower belly helps. Also using a reclining pillow for sleeping has helped alot. The kind they use in the hospital.

deleted_user 07/05/2012

I have the 3rd IBS. It varies from day to day. I was told to be careful of fiber too. Do any of you ever feel exhausted? I don't just mean after a bout, but in general. I find myself always tried. And how does one diet with this?

deleted_user 07/05/2012

Yes I feel exhausted and I'm now taking iron supplements for this, when you have IBS D you are not absorbing enough nutrition so its best to get some supplements, I take iron B12, a multi one and a few others too, which definitely makes a difference to my energy levels so maybe get a blood test to check your levels first

deleted_user 07/05/2012

Maika......I am interested to know what shake you take and what is in it please?
I agree actually.......I have seen many different people and spent an absolute fortune on supplements and tests and for what. I am still in the same boat.

deleted_user 07/06/2012

I struggle with IBS every day. I have chronic rectal pain. I am not sure if this will help you, but I take Bentyl (Dicyclomine 20mg 3x's a day)
You can search for info about bentyl on line. Or ask your doctor if you could try it. I know it is hard to get a doctor that really cares about you as a person and your pain.

deleted_user 07/06/2012

I struggle with IBS every day. I have chronic rectal pain. I am not sure if this will help you, but I take Bentyl (Dicyclomine 20mg 3x's a day)
You can search for info about bentyl on line. Or ask your doctor if you could try it. I know it is hard to get a doctor that really cares about you as a person and your pain.

deleted_user 07/08/2012

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