What sort of things help with relieving the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Answer 1

I am on meverbine which works very well but with your diet its a trial and error method
The other things i try are sitting forward and gently rocking back and forth, i was once told that stoking a pet also helps and i have try this and it seems to work with me.

Also steph j is right peppermint does help and there are actually peppermint tablets you can take

I hope this helps

Answer 2

If I have a flare up I take Mebeverine tablets, which were prescribed by the doctor. He told me that it is a bit like a migraine, if you catch it when you first start feeling an attack coming on , take 2 tablets and then take as directed, this should shorten the attack. Before, I used to wait until I was in real pain and then the tablets don't do much because they control the spasm and not the pain. Try it and see. Since I have done this, I have not had a bad attack. Also, always have a hot water bottle on hand if you do get really bad pain.

Answer 3

I would follow an atkins type diet for around 6 weeks. cut out bread procesed food, most carbohydrate (but potatoe is ok,) caffine and alcohol, if you must drink make it a clear spirit like vodka. just have high protein meals in the form of meat and veg, fish, chicken salad etc this will clear out and detox your system. if you are feeling better after a few weeks start slowly introducing foods back into your diet one at a time and keeping a note of any effects. you should be able to get more info on the diet from www.drmyhill.co.uk under fatigue then diet for CFS there are also some other interesting pages on this site for you to look at. cheers Trixie

Answer 4

This problem usually suggests a problem with the autonomic nervous system...it would normally be accompanied by other symptoms under that same nerve control.. your symptom mainly is controlled by the vegus nerve.. a cranial nerve which has somehow become inflamed. Rarely does it occur and create symptoms as a sole problem, there are 11 other nerves in that system.. each creating its own symptom. Suggesting you have other problems as well. The vegus nerve is the longest nerve of the body so it can involve many structures. From the neck down.

If you send me all of the symptoms, I can recommend what can be done for them all.

Answer 5

I can assure that the very best thing is to empty your gut and then give it a rest for at least 3 days; if you can - drinks only semi-skimmed milk, water and low acid fruit, but no tea or coffee or booze. Go onto liquids or very light foods (fish,chicken, egg, rice) with no spices whatsoever for as long as you can. Keep on light foods for at least 6 months not salads though as these cause lots of wind and related gripes and give your gut time to adjust to small portions. Slowly reintroduce other foods but keep a record of problems and stop eating those that make your symptoms worse. Portions must be small and eat at least three time a day.

Answer 6

For many people, careful eating reduces IBS symptoms. Before changing your diet, keep a journal noting the foods that seem to cause distress. Then discuss your findings with your doctor. You may want to consult a registered dietitian who can help you make changes to your diet.
dietary fiber may lessen IBS symptoms, particularly constipation.
Drinking six to eight glasses of plain water a day is important, especially if you have diarrhea. Drinking carbonated beverages, such as sodas, may result in gas and cause discomfort. Chewing gum and eating too quickly can lead to swallowing air, which also leads to gas.
Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea, so eating smaller meals more often, or eating smaller portions, may help IBS symptoms. Eating meals that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, whole-grain breads and cereals (unless you have celiac disease), fruits, and vegetables may help.
Hope this helps

Answer 7

Keep a food diary. It may be that certain foods are making you sick. It can be a 8-12 hour delay between the time you eat the food and getting sick. Write down everything you eat and drink for several weeks and also keep track of the times you get sick. I hope you can figure it out.
Also sweet acidolphulus milk helps some people with diarrhea.

Answer 8

IBS is strongly related to stress, so try changing your lifestyle including your eating habits. In other words chill out! This is thought to be a bit of a modern syndrome related to modern lifestyles.

Answer 9

Lay off tea, coffee, wheat and anything else that you consider yummy. Drink peppermint tea. Also, take some acidophilus tablets from Holland & barrett, they are much more effective than any yogurt. Also, massage your tummy 80 times in a clockwise direction :-)

Answer 10

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