What can be done about Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Answer 1

The right supplements and a good pro/pre biotic solved the problem for me.

Answer 2

I know Zelnorm has been prescribed for it. I have never taken it, so can't tell you if it was successful for me or not. It is a good idea to keep track of your symptoms and when they are at their worst and try and pinpoint what triggers it. Dairy products are highly suspect for most people, including myself. Once you figure it out, try and avoid it or keep it to a moderation. There are also some things you can do to try and get yourself "regular" to avoid the ups and downs of IBS. I try and have one yogurt drink (and that is basically it as far as the dairy goes for the day) and/or I have something containing bran (like a bran muffin or a bowl of bran flakes instead of the yogurt) and I have been able to keep my IBS symptoms under control for quite a while now.

As a side note but also rlated -- Many people with IBS also suffer from various chronic pain syndromes. They are usually on narcotic pain medication which can cause extreme constipation to some people (especially those with IBS, symptoms are made worse). If you take any kind of narcotic medication, it is important to try and use a stool softener every couple of days to help with constipation. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

There is no cure if IBS, but it can be somewhat controlled with diet.
You need to find out which foods cause distress for you, everyone is different. However, wheat, dairy and high fat foods all tend to be common problematic foods for IBS. I have also found that soy, and corn are HIGH distress foods for me. I found this by doing the elimination diet, you may want to try that. Again it's not full proof, but I went from extreme pain DAILY to only having flare ups about once a month that can last 3-5 days at a time. It's worth a try, good luck!

Answer 4

Get a consultation with a nutrionist. Mostly has to do with a change in diet. Stay away from caffeine (including soda), berries, limit your corn, tomato and citrus fruit product intake as well as pork products. You need dairy for calcium but try using 1% or skim milk instead of 2% or whole. Tofu based cheeses are the better alternative.

Also, try to RELAX - stress irritates it even more as well.

Answer 5

Well...personally i avoid all the foods which give me trouble..milk, cheese, bread, eggs and chicken...they cause flatulence n stomach upsets....but the main thing is to be positive emotionally and mentally..cos stress plays a huge role in this disease...i find exercise helpful too. :)

oh, or are u asking about treatment? I think there is no treatment per se..but just keeping it under control by avoiding the triggers.

Answer 6

Eat boiled potatoes.. My boyfriend does this and he has Gulfwar syndrome along with IBS

Answer 7

Zelnorm was prescribed for me, but i don't like taking meds so i never took it. but, i do take prevacid when my acid reflux kicks in. But regarding the IBS again, avoid coffee, orange juice, bananas, too much raw veggies or salads. drink water, walk for exercise using hand weights, and keep on a bland diet for awhile. -milk is not bland as it has acid in it.

Answer 8

there is a diet out there called the leaky gut diet. Works well I did it for a while. Bentyl is known to work well, talk to your Dr about meds.I went to a chiropractor for the leaky gut diet or check the Internet

Answer 9

stick to the white foods when you are having an attack/bout of IBS...rice, boiled potatoes, lactaid milk, soda crackers.
balkan yogurt every day with oatmeal for breakfast.
physillium hulls and pepsin marshmallow supplements along with garlic and vitamin E have made life bearable and lessened my attacks greatly.
Most importantly....avoid or learn how to manage stress.
Be calm...be well

Answer 10

Antidepressants can help. Talk to your doctor you might have some other underlying problem which is causing your IBS, such as allergies, stress, or ulcer or gallbladder disease.