IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

[Astrolady]

I was diagnosed with IBS about 2mths ago. The doctor put me straight onto a script for Colofac. I haven't been as bad since being on that. Do have my moments, but no where near like I was.

[Bridg]

TD- Do the GP's do the hydrogen test?

Arimeh- I went to the chemist today, and the lady that served me said her daughter takes the Inner Health Plus IBS and it works for her, so I got some of that to give it a go until I can get to the Drs.

Astrolady- I would love not to have it as bad as I get it at the moment.

[widdly]

I have IBS and find that it is anxiety and lack of sleep that triggers mine.

Back in the days where I had IBS attacks everyday I took Inner Helath Plus everyday which I think did help and I took Mintec on bad flare up days and it worked wonders. Another thing that really helped with the pain was Aloe Vera Juice, you take a tablespoon 3 times a day and it really settled my guts down.

[Astrid]

I saw a Naturopath for mine. She made some tonics specific for me, plus some probiotics. I find with me that I really should avoid a lot of wheat, some is ok. Actually I am so much better of I low carb. It is funny that cream with I am eating a normal diet is a major trigger, but when I low carb I am fine with it.

[Nettie]

Mine only comes when I'm overweight and I get the bloating, cramping and frequency...

I'd like to do a mini survey if I might... can each of you respond about whether or not you drink coffee? If so, how much?

I'll explain why after I've had a few responses

[Bridg]

Widdly- I found the Immodium today settled my belly. I still have a little bit of a sore belly, but no where near as bad as this morning.

Astrid- That's strange about the low carb making it better.

Nettie- I don't drink coffee, and not very often I drink tea. I am a bit fatter than I used to be, but have also been having hot flushes, mood swings, tired, no libido, but after reading another thread, I think that may have something to do with hormones.

Would IBS have anything to do with hormones?

[Astrolady]

Hey Toni. I rarely drink tea/coffee in the summer. Winter I might have a cuppa or coffee once a day. Never really have anymore than 1 in a day though.

I know KFC will set me off, and tomatoes will also set me off (if I eat alot). I also think BBQ sauce is another trigger. We have just introduced that into our house as Kameron's friend can't have tomato sauce. I have had it twice as a marinade in chicken since we have had it and both times have spent the night on the loo.

I know I am not Lactose Intolerant, as we went through a couple of months of having a Lactose free diet, when Ashton was first diagnosed with a Lactose intolerance and it made absoloutely no difference to me.