Any one have an types or advice for IBS?

Answer 1

First, it is important to understand that "IBS" is not a diagnosis - it is a label. IBS is the label given to patients when the doctor cannot find the CAUSE of their symptoms (that would be considered a diagnosis).

Recently medical studies have found that a large percentage of patients given this label (IBS) actually have Celiac Disease, but the doctor didn't consider/test this possibility. So, you should be sure that you have been tested for Celiac Disease.

IBS types of problems can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as:

1) food allergies/intolerances
2) bacterial overgrowth/dysbiosis in the gut
3) heavy metal toxicities (e.g. mercury).

Most doctors do not consider these possibilites in their diagnostic work-ups. You may need to educate yourself and see an 'alternative healthcare provider' for help in evaluating these possibilities.

Best wishes and good luck.

Answer 2

They're starting to say that anyone with IBS should be checked for celiac disease. I was misdiagnosed with IBS for 18 years. The average time it takes to get a diagnosis is 11 years.

Here's the webpage on celiac disease by the National Institute of Health. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/

If that starts sounding familiar here are a couple of message boards to visit.

www.glutenfreeforum.com
www.celiacforums.com

There are also other common foods that can cause IBS-type problems. Soy, eggs, corn, dairy, yeast, etc. You might want to consider keeping a food/symptoms diary to see if you can figure out what foods trigger your symptoms.

Nancy

Answer 3

Stay near a toilet and don't eat anything that will irritate it. When your IBS acts up, eat things that are bland....toast, crackers, jello, soup, etc. Nothing greasy and nothing spicy.

Answer 4

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