i have coeliac but on goin pain and sickness. but the docstors ave said i have ibs i have also been told that it is all in the mind and stress related . can u help
2006-07-26 07:49:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I suffer from ibs occasionally, and the doc prescribed some anti - spasm tablets which help. I also find it helps to eat slowly, and chew well. Certain foods are best avoided e.g. raw veg especially onion, and tough meat. I am sure stress is a factor - I have suffered a lot less since I reitired from work. I would certainly make sure that you get some medication from your doctor if you haven't already. Good luck.
2006-07-26 08:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IBS is not entirely in the mind. It is Irritable Bowel Syndrome and as the name suggests it is your bowel that is irritable not your brain. However stress does have an important role to play in how irritable your bowel is. The IBS symptoms also cause stress and keep the cycle going. basically IBS is much like what many people have before exams or important job interviews, their stomach or bowel plays up and they have to "go" more frequently. People with IBS have this even without stressors such as these. Lowering your stress level and improving your coping skills will help. Also try to avoid paying too much attention to your bowels as they can then literally start to dominate your life. If you have to "go" go, just try not to worry about it too much. IBS is also cyclical in nature and will be less present at some times in your life and more obviously there in others. Just remember it isn't an illness, just a bowel that like you to take good care of it and occasionally lets you know it's there. It cannot actually do you any harm.
2006-07-26 08:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chris H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.helpforibs.com/
Incredibly useful resource; includes several natural/herbal supplements (which I use religiously), a message board for fellow IBS sufferers, and a HUGE reference . What's nice is it provides useful IBS-treatment information without "forcing" you to use their products every chance they get. Of course, they do encourage it, but honestly they've made me feel 100% better in the last few months. If anything you should take a fiber supplement (like the one on that link, or something like metamucil). Page through that site and you should be able to find some direction on what you can do to help your IBS.
2006-07-30 07:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by Nicolas The Friendly Gangster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like IBS. Stress can cause flare ups, so it's always good to avoid it as best you can. When I came out of hospital after having my first child I was so anxious that I was doubled up in pain with IBS. But having the right medication helps to ease the symptons. I am also carefull as to what I eat, cabbage kills me and Heinz baked beans.
2006-07-26 08:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
colic is wind ibs goes either two ways you cant crap or most common like me you cant stop..stress is a factor in ibs i know i lost my two daughters.until then i was fine.i think you should get some lopermide it will help..they say these things are in your mind when they cant be hassled to look at the problem
2006-07-26 08:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by ian p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its in the mind but I believe diet can help.Avoid things like chocolate and rich foods.
2006-07-26 07:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this link: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/
2006-07-26 08:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by rn_md 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a good poo and a good laugh, thats my advice,
2006-07-26 07:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by sparky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋