Comments on: DOCTOR IS IN: Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/ Advice and suggestions for taking care of you and your family Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:18:14 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Janet M http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-3326 Janet M Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:47:09 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-3326 After over 20 years of suffering with autoimmune problems and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, I was finally diagnosed with Celiac disease a couple of years ago. The long-term damage to my system was so pronounced that I have also developed allergies to casein and nuts. Needless to say, I've been desperate to find something that will help me "normalize" my system (to the greatest extent it can be), and cleanse it as well. The Dr Max Powers 15 Day Cleanse was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Excellent, effective, and allergen-free. Two-a-day along with an allergen-free diet and my IBS is a thing of the past. Best of all--no prescription medication needed now! The price is pretty great, too. After over 20 years of suffering with autoimmune problems and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, I was finally diagnosed with Celiac disease a couple of years ago. The long-term damage to my system was so pronounced that I have also developed allergies to casein and nuts. Needless to say, I’ve been desperate to find something that will help me “normalize” my system (to the greatest extent it can be), and cleanse it as well.

The Dr Max Powers 15 Day Cleanse was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Excellent, effective, and allergen-free. Two-a-day along with an allergen-free diet and my IBS is a thing of the past. Best of all–no prescription medication needed now! The price is pretty great, too.

]]> By: tracy http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 tracy Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:55:38 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1514 i was wondering if anyone has ever tried probiotics. i take them everyday and do not have my problem anymore, as soon as i stop taking them for a week it flare's back up so i just keep taking them and no more ibs. i was wondering if anyone has ever tried probiotics. i take them everyday and do not have my problem anymore, as soon as i stop taking them for a week it flare’s back up so i just keep taking them and no more ibs.

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]]> By: Chris B http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1191 Chris B Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:26:39 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1191 In October 2008, I had a revision to my gastric bypass, which shorted the intestines even further from my stomach to my colon...very similar to short gut. Since then I have had horrible diarrhea. My bariatric surgeon has had no other patients with my symptoms. In April, I had a colonoscopy to rule out anything (everything okay). GI doc treating me as if I have IBS, but not officially diagnosed with it. No celiac disease. First we tried Imodium (8 pills a day--didn't work), then Questran (didn't work) and am now on nortryptoline (helps me sleep, but doesn't seem to be slowing things down). I have diarrhea between 8-9 times a day...very violent, runny, smelly. Also very smelly gas...usually take Gas X but will try Beano based on above suggestion. Good news is that I've lost 70 lbs, but the side effects from the diarrhea---hemmoroids, anal fissures, just generally uncomfortable have been awful. I'm in the bathtub as hot as I can stand it, 3-4 times a day. Ughh. In October 2008, I had a revision to my gastric bypass, which shorted the intestines even further from my stomach to my colon…very similar to short gut. Since then I have had horrible diarrhea. My bariatric surgeon has had no other patients with my symptoms. In April, I had a colonoscopy to rule out anything (everything okay). GI doc treating me as if I have IBS, but not officially diagnosed with it. No celiac disease. First we tried Imodium (8 pills a day–didn’t work), then Questran (didn’t work) and am now on nortryptoline (helps me sleep, but doesn’t seem to be slowing things down). I have diarrhea between 8-9 times a day…very violent, runny, smelly. Also very smelly gas…usually take Gas X but will try Beano based on above suggestion. Good news is that I’ve lost 70 lbs, but the side effects from the diarrhea—hemmoroids, anal fissures, just generally uncomfortable have been awful. I’m in the bathtub as hot as I can stand it, 3-4 times a day. Ughh.

]]> By: Michel Beaudestin Perry http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1188 Michel Beaudestin Perry Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:44:30 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1188 I would like to congratulate Dr. Christie for such a balanced 1½ page article covering almost every symptom and treatment I have had for the last 20 years. I hope you can transmit my comments to her? I have always known that there is a link in my IBS (which has been a combination of constipation, diarrhea and psychological depression due to some life dilemmas difficult to resolve. These dilemmas were causing me a lot of anxiety as wellas depression, which made me susceptible to IBS. All of these are different-anxiety leads to worry which leads to fear or flight pschological syndrome, which leads to a partial resolution of the dilemma, leaving you depressed and suffering from IBS. I had to get different treatments for each of these conditions from a gastroenterologist and a psychatrist. I also had to resolve the life's problem dilemmas. Now at the age of 66, very soon 67, I have all these dilemmas resolved and all of the symptoms under control, but addicted to two antidepressers, one anti-anxiety medication, one IBS medication, two medications for diabetes, and one medication for lowering the bad cholesterol, one medication to control arthritis, a strict diet regime and a strict exercise regime, but surviving with an mysterious smile. As my gastroenterologist said 19 years ago, "your colon is your colon, we can give all we can, but we can't give you another colon" Any sufferer from IBS wishing to get in touch me for guidance can do so by writing to: mbeaudestin@gmail.com I would like to congratulate Dr. Christie for such a balanced 1½ page article covering almost every symptom and treatment I have had for the last 20 years. I hope you can transmit my comments to her?
I have always known that there is a link in my IBS (which has been a combination of constipation, diarrhea and psychological depression due to some life dilemmas difficult to resolve. These dilemmas were causing me a lot of anxiety as wellas depression, which made me susceptible to IBS. All of these are different-anxiety leads to worry which leads to fear or flight pschological syndrome, which leads to a partial resolution of the dilemma, leaving you depressed and suffering from IBS. I had to get different treatments for each of these conditions from a gastroenterologist and a psychatrist. I also had to resolve the life’s problem dilemmas. Now at the age of 66, very soon 67, I have all these dilemmas resolved and all of the symptoms under control, but addicted to two antidepressers, one anti-anxiety medication, one IBS medication, two medications for diabetes, and one medication for lowering the bad cholesterol, one medication to control arthritis, a strict diet regime and a strict exercise regime, but surviving with an mysterious smile. As my gastroenterologist said 19 years ago, “your colon is your colon, we can give all we can, but we can’t give you another colon” Any sufferer from IBS wishing to get in touch me for guidance can do so by writing to: mbeaudestin@gmail.com

]]> By: Dee http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1179 Dee Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:22:06 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1179 I have had IBS all my life (45yrs) and it stinks, literally. The bloating is the worst. I have had 2 bowel obstructions and what my drs call a nervous stomach. I know it for IBS, but the bloating is bad. I too had the eat more fiber talk and I tell ya it doesn't work. I must have the IBS-D. A friend suggested taking colestid and I tell you it worked great for a couple of years. It is a med for colesterol but the side effect is it slows down your intestines. I would eat and not be half way through and have to go and then when we were done, go again. That stopped completely. I think my problem now is due to the surgeries. Has anyone else out there had this problem? One of my biggest fears now is that colon cancer runs in the family (Dad and granddad plus a couple of uncles) so I don't have a good outlook. Also my mom passed away from ulcerative colitis, she perforated and bled to death. nt a good outlook. I have had IBS all my life (45yrs) and it stinks, literally. The bloating is the worst. I have had 2 bowel obstructions and what my drs call a nervous stomach. I know it for IBS, but the bloating is bad. I too had the eat more fiber talk and I tell ya it doesn’t work. I must have the IBS-D. A friend suggested taking colestid and I tell you it worked great for a couple of years. It is a med for colesterol but the side effect is it slows down your intestines. I would eat and not be half way through and have to go and then when we were done, go again. That stopped completely. I think my problem now is due to the surgeries. Has anyone else out there had this problem? One of my biggest fears now is that colon cancer runs in the family (Dad and granddad plus a couple of uncles) so I don’t have a good outlook. Also my mom passed away from ulcerative colitis, she perforated and bled to death. nt a good outlook.

]]> By: Lisa K. http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1178 Lisa K. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:44:02 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1178 I JUST MADE A COMMENT ABOVE THIS, BUT I FORGOT TO ADD I ALSO DRINK A LOT OF WATER AND WALK!! GOOD LUCK. I ALSO HAVE ACID REFLUX AND TAKE ACIPHEX. I ALSO NEEDED SOMETHING TO HELP RELAX MY TENSE STOMACH MUSCLES AND IT TAKE THE EQUIVELENT TO LEVSIN SL (CANT REMEMBER THE EXACT NAME). THAT HELPS TOO. I ONLY TAKE IT BEFORE I GO TO BED BUT IT SAYS I CAN TAKE IT UP TO 4 X DAY. NEED A GOOD GASTRO DOCTOR - GO SEE DR. DAVID FISHKIN IN MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. HE REALLY CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS. I JUST MADE A COMMENT ABOVE THIS, BUT I FORGOT TO ADD I ALSO DRINK A LOT OF WATER AND WALK!!
GOOD LUCK. I ALSO HAVE ACID REFLUX AND TAKE ACIPHEX.
I ALSO NEEDED SOMETHING TO HELP RELAX MY TENSE STOMACH MUSCLES AND IT TAKE THE EQUIVELENT TO LEVSIN SL (CANT REMEMBER THE EXACT NAME). THAT HELPS TOO. I ONLY TAKE IT BEFORE I GO TO BED BUT IT SAYS I CAN TAKE IT UP TO 4 X DAY. NEED A GOOD GASTRO DOCTOR – GO SEE DR. DAVID FISHKIN IN MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. HE REALLY CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS.

]]> By: Lisa K. http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1177 Lisa K. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:39:01 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1177 i have had ibs for many years. combo of diarreah & constipation.my gastro dr. suggested 'MIRALAX" AND IT HAS WORKED MIRACLES!! BEST OF COURSE FOR CONSTIPATION. I REALLY BELIEVE IT IS THE "MIRACLE DRUG" FOR ME. ASK YOUR DOCTOR! I ACTUALLY TAKE IT EVERY DAY, BUT SOMEONE ELSE MIGHT ONLY NEED IT OCCASSIONALLY. i have had ibs for many years. combo of diarreah & constipation.my gastro dr. suggested ‘MIRALAX” AND IT HAS WORKED MIRACLES!! BEST OF COURSE FOR CONSTIPATION. I REALLY BELIEVE IT IS THE “MIRACLE DRUG” FOR ME. ASK YOUR DOCTOR! I ACTUALLY TAKE IT EVERY DAY, BUT SOMEONE ELSE MIGHT ONLY NEED IT OCCASSIONALLY.

]]> By: Peg Johnson http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1164 Peg Johnson Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:08:08 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1164 I have had IBS constipation type for many years. I have been to many Gastro Doctors, they tell me to take laxatives. They also have told me that I will always be very bloated. They have also given me every test possible. I have had IBS constipation type for many years. I have been to many Gastro Doctors, they tell me to take laxatives. They also have told me that I will always be very bloated. They have also given me every test possible.

]]> By: Jan http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/07/27/doctor-is-in-understanding-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-1163 Jan Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:01:53 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/?p=903#comment-1163 I've had IBS for 20 plus years. Stress and anxiety made it worse. I tried everything - diet, exercise, probiotics. My doctor put me on Cymbalta. It has worked wonders for me. I’ve had IBS for 20 plus years. Stress and anxiety made it worse. I tried everything – diet, exercise, probiotics. My doctor put me on Cymbalta. It has worked wonders for me.

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