You don't have colitis you have IBS
Question: I was diagnosed with colitis via children's hospital some 15-17 years ago. I never researched it much. Most info I learned by experience. About 5 years ago I had to switch doctors an ...
- 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 ...
- Anyone know symptoms for a bowel obstruction?
Question: I know that I could be over reacting but I have been sick for the last 24 hr. going to the bathroom every 15- 20 mins. I have endo and severe adhesions on the large and small bowel and ...
- Side Effects Of Zelnorm
Question: Has anyone taken Zelnorm for IBS? If so what kind of side effects did you have? I am to start this tomorrow and well I'm really picky about how I want my stomach to feel. Answer: ya ...
- Need help - I have been diagnosed with a suspected partial bowel obstruction
Question: I have been diagnosed with a suspected partial bowel obstruction, and have been recuperating from a horrible attack for several weeks. Does anyone have knowledge about this condition, ...
- Bowel Issues
I have recently started Remicade therapy for my ankylosing spondylitis. After my last infusion 10 days ago, my stools have been green. Is this normal and has anyone else had this problem?
- Inflammatory bowel syndrome
Question: Does anyone know anything about inflammatory bowel syndrome in cats? Do you have a cat with this? Any information would help. Answer: Darlene, the nutritionist at Purely Pet, was ex ...
- re Peppermint Pills a Natural Cure For Ibs?
Question: I just read in a magazine, in an article about remedies for stomach problems, that taking peppermint pills will sooth your stomach when you are having a bad day. I remember learning in ...
- 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 (th ...
- I have blood in my loose stools. Is this something worse like ulcerative colitis?
Question: I just saw blood in my loose stools. There was some on the toilet paper too. I always thought what I had was IBS-D. This stuff all started when I started stressing in October. Diarrhe ...
- I have yet to find any person of color with Crohn's disease.
Question: I went to my doctor today because of some weird stomach and bowel issues and bleeding that I had been able to explain away until the last couple of weeks. I sort of expected him to pu ...
- Painful gas, bloating, diarrhea (are these symptoms of colitis?)
Question: Every so often, I get something that I can describe as nervous stomach. If I have an event upcoming that I may be nervous about, I may not mentally feel nervous, but I get diarrhea, pa ...
- Bowel problems with dieting
I have just started a new diet and it involves restricting food during the week and then on the weekend increasing the different types of food you are allowed but not over indulging. It is going w ...
- Infant Bowel Movements
Question: I have 3 month old boy/girl twins. I realize that infants their age are supposed to have bowel movements every 2-3 days. My concern is with my little girl. Today is Sunday-her last ...
- Best remedies for treating IBS and Crohn�s
Question: I am looking for a summary of things that help IBS and Crohn�s patients to control their diarrhea, constipation, and gas. Where would be the best place to find suggestions like: Imod ...
- Inflammatory bowel disease? Lymphoma?
Question: My 3 year old neutered female cat has been having problems with bloody diarrhea for about 6 months. She has always had a tendency to get diarrhea since she was young, but only when ove ...
- I usually have a Bowel Movement every other day.
Question: For a while I thought I had IBS. However, my symptoms seem a little different the majority of the IBS sufferers. Because of this I think I may have IBD or possibly Ulcerative Colitis. ...
- Is fiber good for a partial bowel obstruction?
Question: I had a partial bowel obstruction about 3 years ago that was caused by adhesions. I was having surgery for bleeding from a diverticula's (sp) that they couldn't stop when the surgeon d ...
- Do these symptoms sound familiar? Could it be crohn’s?
Question: Of course I'll ask my doctor! But after looking up small bowel inflammation in the Merck Manual and getting referred to the Crohn's section, I'm beginning to wonder if a negative colon ...
- Questions about bowel movements
Question: I was just diagnosed with IBS and find myself going several times (8-10) per day and alternate between constipation and diarrhea. Is this normal or is it different for each person. I c ...