Is there anything else anyone can suggest thats not taking tablets other than avoiding the food that sets him off. Its really affecting us going out etc - he always wants to stay in so he is close to a toilet.!
2006-10-16 00:44:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
i have that problem & i take 1 tablet a day , it's chewable , doesn't taste bad , small & it 's under control after about a week. i have no more problems just chew my pill in the morning, it's called irritable bowel syndrome & i purchase mine at walmart . it's about $ 8.00 . perhaps, he will go for this , maybe he just doesn't want to start on meds from the dr. & believe me i understand this & i do pray it will work as well for him. also, i do understand how hard it is to go out to eat in his situation but, if you can get him to take this it will work, crush it up in a burger , he will never know. god bless
2006-10-16 01:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by joyous believer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also was recently diagnosed with IBS, so I know how frustrating it can be. I'm not sure about easing the current pain, but you may need to make some changes to your diet. You need to eat lots of fibre, so that means lots of whole grain bread and cereals. Raisin Bran is a good one. It's important when you increase your fibre intake to drink plenty of water, so that it doesn't just get stuck. Lots of fruit and veggies are essential too. Aim for 10 servings rather than the 5 that the Canada Food Guide reccomends. My doctor told me that they provide the roughage my body needs. Cantaloupe helps me if I am constipated. Sugar and dairy products can make things worse, so try to minimize your intake of those things. But don't try soy products as an alternative to dairy! I tried that once and I couldn't go for 3-4 days. As someone else mentioned, stress is a factor in IBS. Breathing exercises are really good. A massage therapist told me that breathing exercises are like a massage for your internal organs. It is possible that over the long term it could lead to bowel or colon cancer, but the good news is that there is a lot you can do to help yourself. There is evidence that eating fruits and veggies can reduce your risk of various kinds of cancer. You are young, and making changes to your diet while you are young is so much better than when you are older. I'd say you have a head start because you found out early about IBS. Good luck!
2016-03-28 11:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure where you live but if you live in Sydney a good place to go for help with IBS is the Sydney Colon Centre in St Leonards. They do colonic lavage but they also take a thorough history of your IBS symptoms and will explain how the gut works. THey can provide additional support with herbs etc. Also worth going to a naturopath. Most naturopaths believe that good overall health begins in the gut. I feel for both of you. It is a debilitating condition. Most doctors don't have a handle on it. While you may not cure IBS you can certainly manage it. But your boyfriend has to be the one to make the decision to find out more. No doubt he has lived with it a long time. It's important to rule out whether he has H.Pylori in the stomach which is very treatable. I believe in alternative medicine but it's not a bad idea to go to a gastroenterologist who can diagnose IBS. There is no one test but it's a matter of elimination of symptoms. Try and be supportive because stress makes it a lot worse. Good Luck. EU
2006-10-16 01:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by e u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other medications, but it sounds as though he wouldn't want these either.
There is good evidence that (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) CBT can help reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel. It will also give him a chance to express any other emotions that may be behind his reluctance to go out. You (or he) will need to ask the doctor for it specifically, as it is more expensive than just prescribing tablets, and there may be a long waiting list. But if it is a long-term problem, it will be well worth it.
2006-10-16 00:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kat D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing is for him to be compliant with the prescribed medication... if he still chooses not to be try and find out why? speak to the prescribing practitioner to see if there are any alternatives. You could also be asked to be referred to a Dietitian for possible dietry advice. It appears that his IBS is controlling his life which is somewhat disruptive for all concerned. The side effects for Buscopan according to the BNF are quite limited and the drug is very safe and well used in the UK. However, there are alternatives but he needs to talk to his doctor so that he can get on with life.
2006-10-16 00:52:23 · answer #5 · answered by joelyboy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not being funny but apparently this stuff has helped many IBS sufferes...
http://www.flp-aloevera.co.uk/acatalog/
Yep super-strength aloe vera from Forvever Lvining products. You drink this stuff twice a day and apart from it being really good for skin it's anti-inflammatory so i can help with Crohns and IBS! Ask your man to try the gel drink in the YELLOW container. he should notice difference in a couple of days or a week or so. What have you gotto lose?? Have a read of the testimonals
2006-10-16 00:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Boon5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Queenie, I suffer from Chrons Disease (thats after IBS) & I know how your BF feels, its a life altering illness, but it can be controlled, he has got to start taking his tablets to help relieve symptons & make a list of food that upsets him. Get BF to ask Dr if Mebevarene would be any good for him, also ask about codiene phosphate 30mg
tabs (codiene causes constipation, but in me it helps slow down visits to toilet & controls pain).
If theres anything else I can think of I'll let you Know
Theres this website to, may be worth a look
http://www.ibsnetwork.org.uk/portal/
2006-10-16 00:57:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a difficult subject really, one of my friends has IBS and as a result we have to be very careful about where we go, and he rarely ever goes anywhere that involves eating out unless he's had the choice of the restaurant in advance.
Planning things in advance and giving him more of a choice in where to go will obviously help but that leaves things quite unbalanced, if he's not willing to try the pills then perhaps he could consider counselling to get out of the mentality that he needs to be near a toilet all the time, and instead just be careful about what he does prior to going out to places.
Just a case of being more self aware, rather than worrying about the effects of things as much.
2006-10-16 00:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by Rob Green 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It may be useful to know WHY he won't take the prescribed medication - possibly there are side effects which he doesn't like. Peppermint can be very helpful - available in health food shops and some chemists. Hypnotherapy can really help with IBS.
2006-10-16 03:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by Rozzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what his problem is with Buscopan- they are really small pills to swallow and very effective. if he takes them during a flare-up he might actually be able to take you out! I think you should suggest he gives them a go for a week-surely you two have got to compromise. if not, you can easily get a new boyfriend!
2006-10-16 01:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by Twisty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋