Zelnorm for IBS, Women only?
Question: Zelnorm (Tegaserod) is a new drug for women with IBS. The research done for FDA approval did not test enough men, thus the drug is meant for women only. It is made by Novartis Pharm. 1. Have any women out there used Zelnorm and if so, what was your experience with the drug? 2. Have an ...
- www IBS and autoimmunity, any connection?
Question: I have heard that there is an autoimmune component to IBS. I've never seen literature supporting this. Can you or anyone site some studies verifying the autoimmune issue? Answer: IBS is a learned response of the subconscious mind. You will find that most so called autoimmune problems ...
tagged: Www Ibs- Alternate Interval Treatment for IBS?
Question: I'm a first time poster. I recently had a major breakthrough with treating my IBS and I thought I'd share it here. I've been wrestling with IBS for about 23 years now. During this time I've been trying to figure it out: what causes it; what should/shouldn't I eat, how much, and what ...
tagged: Treatment For Ibs- Symptoms of IBS?
Question: Just a quick question, can anyone tell me the true symptoms of IBS? I have been getting diarrhea a lot over the last few months and it appears to be getting worse. I am at the stage of having to watch everything I eat. Can't eat greasy foods at all. Sometimes I get so fed up with it. ...
tagged: Symptoms Of Ibs- Anxiety and IBS: I was wondering if anyone else has IBS and how you deal with having an anxiety attack?
Question: IBS is what really started my agoraphobia and IBS is hindering my recovery. I was wondering if anyone else has IBS and how you deal with getting out and having an episode hit. How would you, or do you deal with the mental pressure of this? It's just all too embarrassing for me. If I'm ...
tagged: Symptom Of Ibs With Constipation- Has anyone had problems with many many mucous bowel movements or tenesmus when you got your ileostomy?
Question: I have Crohn's Disease; so, my J-pouch operation was a failure. I am going for an operation that will staple off the j-pouch and give me an ileostomy. I want to keep my connection (the rectal stump) incase there is something in the future, etc. My question is: Has anyone had proble ...
tagged: Small Intestine- Over The Counter Drugs for IBS
Question: Are there any over-the-counter drugs that can alleviate the symptoms of IBS? I have pretty well all the symptoms. Including one that I have not seen posted about, and that is a fogginess feeling. Where your head is foggy after a hangover. But I am alcohol free so it's not from that. B ...
tagged: Sign And Symptom Of Ibs- Short Bowel Syndrome
Question: I've posted a message similar to this on the Crohn's and Colitis board, so please pardon the duplication if you happen to read both. Nearly two years ago I had the second operation for Crohn's related complications. In all I have had about 3 feet of small intestine resected, along wi ...
tagged: Short Bowel Syndrome- Crohn's support groups in AZ
Question: Does anyone have information re: this topic? A 15 yr old boy living in the Phx area could use some help. Answer: From Self-Help/Support-Group Directory (Maricopa County): Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America 6220 E. Thomas Rd. #102 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 ...
tagged: Self Help- UK self-help groups?
Question: Does anybody out there know of any self-help groups in London, UK? I've recently been diagnosed as having IBS and am now getting worn down by the symptoms. It would be good to talk to someone about it. Answer: You can start at the web site of NACC - the National Association for Coliti ...
tagged: Self Help Group- Rifaximin and IBS
Question: As mentioned in another thread, partner has been diagnosed with IBS. We actually think that it is more likely to be small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Whatever, we are convinced that something about hypothyroidism or the treatment (i.e. levothyroxine) has precipitated this. ...
tagged: Rifaximin Ibs- anyone that has seriously tried Probiotics for IBS for any length of time along with or without conventional treatment?
Question: I have a profound interest in Crohn’s and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, I would like to throw out this question to the group. For either condition (Crohn’s or IBS) is there anyone that has seriously tried Probiotics (healthy and friendly soil organisms along with the standard Acidophilus ...
tagged: Probiotics Ibs- Newly Diagnosed with IBS and I have some questions...
Question: Any suggestions on treatment, recipes, or just helpful hints to living with IBS? I thought I was all alone out there. But now that I have access to the net I can see that there are a lot of people that are living with this problem. Anything hints would be greatly appreciated... Ans ...
tagged: Living With Ibs- IBS without bowel symptoms?
Question: I wonder if you could tell me if my GI doctor is jerking me around? I am a 40 year old female college professor with a history of fairly mild IBS. Daily doses of citrucel seem to keep the bowel problems completely under control (except when I'm traveling). Two years ago I went to my f ...
tagged: Irritable Bowel Symptoms- Does anyone have any information on IBS?
Question: What are the symptoms of IBS? I'm on Pred 60mg, how safe is it to stay on it for another 2 weeks, before I start tapering, at this point I really don't need another flare. Is it possible that IBS causes bloody diarrhea and makes you go to the washroom more than 22 times a day? I know ...
tagged: Information On Ibs- Constipation
Question: I have been on induction for 11 days now and am really having problems with constipation. I am taking flaxseed oil, which is what I typically take for the constipation part of my IBS but it seems to not be doing anything. I have to be careful with getting too much fiber because of the ...
tagged: Ibs With Constipation- IBS and weight gain. Please help!
Question: Ever since I got a major IBS attack in late '96 I have been getting heavier. Diets don't work, exercise don't work. It doesn't take much for me to gain weight, and it won't come off. Except once, I lost 5 kilo's 'cause I had D. for 3 weeks. One week later after the D. had subsided I r ...
tagged: Ibs Weight Gain- IBS testing
Question: Is there a specific test that actually can diagnose IBS or is this done through process of elimination of other disorders through standard tests such as colonoscopy, barium enema, etc.? Answer: By elimination of all other disorders. It is a label used when the doctor can't find the ca ...
tagged: Ibs Test- IBS syndrome
Question: Any one know of a successful natural cure/help for IBS in the UK? Answer: It's not in the UK, but there has been some interesting research on populating the intestinal tract with (believed to be harmless) worms as a treatment for IBS. http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/internalmedicine/f ...
tagged: Ibs Syndrome- IBS symptoms--severe gas?
Question: I was diagnosed with IBS over 2 years ago. I am 30 years old. I have the typical symptoms; bloating, tummy gurgle, tummy ache, pain in my back/side, constipation-urgency to go but little movement...The most embarrassing symptom is severe gas...I constantly have gas pain and gas in gen ...
tagged: Ibs Symptom
