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Posted 2/12/2011 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
I just found out i have IBS a few days ago, and was told to try using a Peppermint Oil SUpplement to increase intestinal/stomach activity and to help get rid of gas. Has anyone used this? Or drank Peppermint tea to help the pains? What were the results? thanks!
Posted 2/14/2011 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
 I can't find the capsules but I hear that they do help.  I know that peppermint tea helps a little bit but not much.  If you can find the capsules please post where you bought them. 
Posted 2/16/2011 5:10 AM (GMT 0)

I have had IBS for about 15 or more years, and I can say from experience that enteric-coated peppermint pills work very well.  I take one before every meal.  They don't make every problem go away, but they do prevent or at least diminish many of the typical IBS symptoms such as cramping, excessive gas, and those annoying sounds your intestines tend to make.

I have tried various ones, and have found one that truly works the best.  You can buy them on the "Help for IBS" site; www.helpforibs.com.   

One other thing that has really helps me is fiber, specifically Citrucel.  I buy the tablets and take two after breakfast and two after dinner.  I hope this helps! turn

Posted 2/22/2011 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
I've found pepermint oil caplets at Whole foods. Most health food stores probably have them. They are the only thing that helps with gas for me.

Posted 2/23/2011 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys! i Bought some from AKins health food store for 6 dollars, 100ct. I take 2 supplements before meals 3 times a day and ive seen a tremendous!!!!! improvement. I have very little pain ( my pain is every time i eat, but its much more tolerable) and my " trapped gas" pains in my right rib and back are very minimal now. This is a wodnerful discovery for me, because i was always in TONS of pain. woohoo! so far so good. :)
Posted 2/24/2011 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
Pretty Penguin -

 I'm usually at the UC forum but I read things here often because I have IBS and UC. 

Peppermint oil capsules work well for gas, buscopan (google it) works well for cramping and IBS pain can be bought at a pharmacy need ask for it. 

Probiotics are very important to take a couple times a day on an empty stomach they put the good bacteria back into the colon Renew Life Ultimate Flora Critical Care and Bio-k work great.

Metamucil (with sugar) fibre is also important to absorb water in the colon, helps to bulk and pass stool and keeps you regular.  Start with a small amount at bedtime and slowly increase the amount.

If you start with the Metamucil and Probiotics you should hopefully see an improvement in your IBS

Post Edited (puffed rice) : 2/23/2011 8:06:35 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/24/2011 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Peppermint capsules are available at Vitamin Shoppes and online,
as well. Probably, GNC carries them, too, at their stores and online.


I.G.

Posted 2/25/2011 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
You shouldn't use pepermint if you have gerd or dyspesia which is functional heartburn.

I use peppermint altoids sometimes and they work well, but I don't have anything but IBS.
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