Is there a cure for ibs? Has anyone discovered something that works well for ibs sufferers?
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you need to remember that IBS is your bodys way of reacting to external factors .. if you can find out what is your triger and put a stop to that then you will have found your own cure.\nFor most people its stress so try to cut out as much stress as you can from your life but ALSO learn new ways to deal with it , things like yoga will help stress at the time of the class but will also actually teach your body that it doesnt need to send your intestine into spasm every time something yukky happens.\nAlso watch your diet, generally people who have IBS are very sensitive to what goes in their bodys .. if you put in crap expect to feel like crap.\nDrinking peppermint tea during the day and after meals can help a bit and you can purchase things like peppermint capsules that can help , but it doesnt mean that you have an axcuse to eat Polos all day long ;-) as that is not going to help you either.\nOh and drink plenty of water, cut tea and coffee out of the diet as well as they have a de-hydrating effect on the system .. and if you dont have enough water in your system its like asking a car engine to run without any oil in it.
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Hi Margaret\n\nHere are some ideas to heal the condition.\n\nCauses\nIBS can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet and nutrition, food allergies, imbalanced levels of hydrochloric acid, impaired immunity, infections, lack of exercise, pharmaceutical drugs, and stress.\n\n\nQuick Action Plan for IBS\n\n1. Avoid all sugars, refined flour products, and carbohydrates, milk and dairy products, processed foods that contain preservatives and artificial sweeteners, alcohol, hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as foods that are common allergens. \n\n2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish. \n\n3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. \nCleansing and Detoxification therapy such as short fasts, elimination diets, and colonics. \n\n4. Enteric-coated peppermint oil and aloe vera juice. \n\n5. Soothing baths two to five nights a week, as well as alternating hot and cold water packs placed over the abdomen. \n\n6. Use Probiotics and soil-based organisms. \n\n7. Therapeutic juices include wheatgrass juice; cabbage, papaya, and carrot juice. \n\nBest of health to your family
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Hey Sam, I have had crohn's for 15 + yrs. I know how you feel. Those who have never had this disease will not. I have tried probiotics, aloe vera juice, fish oil, jordan rubins program, you name it its been through my system (not always pleasantly). I am currently on Remicade and have been for over a year. It has put me into remission. I also believe it is an auto immune disease whether caused by man or environment I'm not sure. I have had many days where I feel like crap & often have deep thoughts of this disease. I do know hereditary is a factor as I can prove by most of my relation having ms, ra, lupus & crohn's. Do you have a good dr? If not find one even one who specializes in homeopathy can help. I wish you luck in finding a miracle we all are looking for!
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Have you been tested for Celiac Disease?  Studies show that as many as 60% of people labeled with IBS (I say labeled because IBS is not a diagnosis, that is, it does not define the source/cause of the symptoms) actually have Celiac Disease.\n\nCeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the lining of the small intestine.  It is caused by an allergy to certain proteins in wheat, rye and barley called glutens/gliadins.\n\nDoctors in the U.S. are so 'unknowledgeable' that they only diagnose this disorder in 3% of the patients with the disease.  It is a common disease, occurring in about 1 person in 100, but is only diagnosed at a rate of 1 in 3500 in the U.S.\n\nAnother possibility is food allergies/intolerances which are common causes of IBS-labeled symptoms.  The gold-standard for diagnosing food allergies is an elimination diet.  You may need to find a nutritional food allergy specialist to help you evaluate this possibility.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
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First of all, are you stress out, under pressure from work, job, etc. Second of all, what is diet like? High fiber, fruit, fats, vegs, alot of milk products, etc. can cause a problems. Next is it loose or formed? After this, please consider that you may have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), colitis or something other. If a all possible, got to your primary care provider. Tell him or her. There are all kinds of medications out there that can help you. Hope this helps.
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try homeopathic medicines, they really work and will give relief if you follow some dietary modifications too. Like eating foods with plenty of fibre and a good intake of fluids.\nLook forward to happy mornings and soon you will not be the BUTT of these kinda jokes. Ha! ha! ha!
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I have IBS and I do a Castor oil cleansing one weekend a month and have much fewer problems for the other three weeks. I start by inserting two bisacodyl suppositories and then drinking four ounces of Castor oil. In about an hour I am having flush bowel movements. I take six dulcolax pills. Be sure to drink at least 8 to 10 ounces of water or more an hour while doing this. This process will make you go until what come out is clear. After doing this eat lightly for a few day and include yogurt to put a good flora in your system. I know many people will disagree with this but it works great for me. People are always afraid of what they have not tried or is not common practice!!!
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It could be IBS, or "Irritable Bowel Syndrome". \n\nContact a doctor.
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there is no cure, you just have to let it pass from your body, salmonella is a bacteria, sorry it sucks but there is nothing you can do for it but wait it out and maybe take some pepto bismol :) hope you feel better
875189
there are several web sites that you may find helpful, just type vasovagal into any search engine and you will get some information which you may find helpful, if these are of no help then go back and ask your doc why. I have ibs myself, but not as bad as yours by the sounds of it, you could try changing your diet ti help with the pain, i find a wheat free diet very helpful, that is if you haven't already tried various diets. Good luck
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drink a probiotic - called Kerfir - found at grocery stores and health food stores.  more powerful than yougurt - great for getting your bowel back to the "right" chemical balance.  drink lots of water and becareful if you eat a lot of fiber - slowly add fiber ( and you must drink plenty of water with any food containing fiber)
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Sounds like all the fruit you eat may actually be doing you more harm than good.  Try more protein.  Lean meats and nuts...peanut butter if you'd rather eat that.  This worked for a cousin of mine when she was a young child and was diagnosed with IBS.  She was on a diet of protein, including protein shakes for almost two years before her stomach started to heal itself.  Best of luck to you.
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IBS can be very uncomfortable but can be controlled with a few easy food choices.. I would suggest that you eat 5 to 6 small meals per day.. add fiber to your diet.. and stay away from trigger foods.. ie: spicy food and acid type foods.. there are a few good medications on the market today to help slow your digestive track and calm the syptoms.. See your doctor for further treatments if you can not control with food modifications.. I also suggest that you try eating foods like Carrots and salads.. more fruit and drink plenty of water.  Do not fall for the many rip off adds on the market.. Get your information from a qualified doctor... You can also go to www.webmd.com for other helpful information.. Hope this helps :)
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I hear you loud and clear. Not only do I have ibs,but I have lactose intolerance and a load of fruit allergies.  I eat things like soups,chicken and rice that sort of thing. Cinnamon raisin toast is really good for your stomach too. It's really up to you. You should keep a diary, start introducing different foods, and make a note of which agreed and which didn't. It's different for everyone.
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I have the same problem and i have found that soluble fiber works the best.  The only place that I have been able to find it is online at helpforibs.com, you can order it from there.  Also there are some recipes and other things that might be helpful if you haven't already seen the website.
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Well besides drinking more and eating more fiber, you could try a strong cup of coffee.  That sometimes works.  Otherwise, go to the store and ask the pharmasict for ducosate sodium.  It will have different brand names.  It is an insoluable salt that goes into your intestines, but will not get absorbed into your body, but it will draw in water (water follows salt), so will soften your stools and usually cures constipation.  It will not affect the rest of your body or cause side effects, so it is gentle.  It does not cause cramping or anything, just makes things easier to get out.
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I have had this in the past, and still do sometimes. Does it get worse with stress? If so, it might be something like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (spastic colon). you can suggest this to your doctor and see what he/she thinks, they can run tests to find out if this is your problem, and give you medicine to help with the symptoms, but don't expect it to be cured or to go away until you get rid of the stress causing factor in your life, or find other ways to releive the stress, or learn how to handle it better...but eventually, you'll be able to get by without the medicine, especially if you eliminate the stress, or find ways to lessen it. Don't let your doctor do to you what mine did to me...mine ran up a $1000 plus bill on me (even though I had insurance that covered 80%, the $1000 was my 20%), and never diagnosed me with anything being wrong until one day I suggested to her that it might be IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), and she agreed and gave me medicine that helped me...had I not suggested it, who knows how much more I would have had to pay for getting no diagnosis from her!!! The pain in my abdomen got so severe one day that I passed out in my bathroom floor (that's what made me go to the doctor). I don't like going to doctors because I beleive they don't try to help you when they know they can, and they are overpaid for doing nothing, not to mention the bills they run up on you before diagnosing you.