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Posted 7/18/2011 12:38 PM (GMT 0)
about five months ago I mentioned that I was having superb results with Rice milk. Basically instead of cows milk I have been using rice milk instead, except for tea that is. I have been suffering with Fibromyalgia and severe IBS for 20+ years and had not found anything that made things better until I had Rice milk. I have been on a mixture of All bran and Rice milk now for 5 months and the results are impressive. I have a constant wet tract and I have to go to the toilet as soon as I wake up every morning. Sometimes I have to go twice a day. I still occasionally bleed form a small dry patch at the beginning which makes my eyes water as the stinging effect takes place, but generally it is all working fine.
I would like to point out that I am not a lactose intolerant sufferer an that my Fibromyalgia has dissipated in strength. I am able to function much more healthily. yeah
Please all of you try this as it bloody well works...It just takes a little time...
Posted 7/18/2011 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
Perhaps it's because what works for one of us may not work for another? For example Citracel helps a lot of folks, but it wreaks havoc with my gut and actually makes thinks worse for me. I find that a plain diet, with BRAT foods helps me but it would make things far worse for others.

Most of us are skeptical as well, that one specific food or drink would be the cure - rice milk - it's great that it helped you to this extent, truly it is. But my advice is to not take it so personal if others here didn't pay attention or listen well. What I have found to be true is that managing my IBS like symptoms is like putting together a puzzle, many pieces are required for things to go well - diet, low stress, probiotics, stool softneners (in my case).

But again, very happy it worked so well in your case.
Posted 7/18/2011 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for not being cynical like most. Basically I understand the the Vegas nerve is a t fault here affecting most IBS sufferers. The thing is this remedy does not affect the Vegas nerve, it's just a simple remedy that coats the tract in lots of water and coupled with a very good bran. Another thing is the Chinese whom eat lots of rice tend not to suffer from these problems like we do in the West. It is obviously our turbo diet...We are not designed to eat all the rubbish foods out there.
What surprises me most is that most of you are not prepared to even try this remedy. skull

Post Edited (Runckle) : 7/18/2011 9:21:34 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/18/2011 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
I can't have any grains, I am intolerant to all grains, rice is a grain, as is bran.  Sorry, I didn't see a reason to post for that reason, wasn't ignoring your advice. wink I drink almond milk that I make myself.
Posted 7/18/2011 6:01 PM (GMT 0)
Runckle, you never posted this thread in this forum...only the IBS forum...according to your last ten posts.  So don't be frustrated with us!   wink  We do respond to threads!

 

I don't have IBS because I don't have a bowel (large intestine).  It was removed 21 years ago.  Also, I don't drink milk of any kind.  I've always hated it!  I am very happy this works for you, though.

 

 

 

Sherrine

Posted 7/18/2011 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
I realized that only after I posted. smilewinkgrin
Posted 7/27/2011 3:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there Runckle,
I just read your post. My daughter suffers from Lyme disease as well as fibro.

She has horrible muscle pain especially in her back. We are more than willing to try anything.

This may be a crazy question but I am not sure where you buy rice milk? Do you get it from the local grocery? If so I am on my way there today and will let you know.

Sandi loves milk we just have to be careful at when she drinks it so that it does not interfere with antibiotics.

Thanks for the post! Please educate me on the rice milk and I will be on my way. LOL
Posted 7/27/2011 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
Oh one other thing. Do you know if it causes any issues with antibiotics.

Thanks
Hi-Mama
Posted 7/27/2011 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi-Mama
Hello If she eats Rice then she can have rice milk. Rice is boiled to extract the milky substance, then boiled down and then it's rice milk. Safe for anyone to use. Also half a bowl of All-Bran every day with the milk will move things along.So basically what happens is the milk coats the tract and the fibre loosens the load so to speak. After several weeks of this, conditions vastly improve. If allergic to Bran just drink the rice milk like any ordinary milk.
Rice milk tends to have a custard'y' taste. Some like this, others do not. You'll find it in ASDA (UK) Wal-Mart (US) if they stock it. It is usually situated in the Cereals isle or the 'Free from' isle.
Best of luck hope everything improves as mine is now 'Manageable'
Posted 7/28/2011 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Runckle,

 

My computer monitor went down so I had to go and get another.

 

I am going to try this, hopefully I can buy it at Walmart.  I will check today. 

 

Anywho if she has any improvement I will let you know. 

 

How long did it take before you felt better?  She loves both rice and All-Bran. 

 

We tried going Gluten free because it does help some patients with pain.  She went to a mainly low carb diet for 4 mths.  No improvement at all.  So we are up for any ideas that may help with pain. :)

 

Have a nice weekend!

Hi-Mama

Posted 7/28/2011 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
It's ok to try other things but this remedy has worked for me after I have been having trouble for 20+ years. The best thing is to try. Great that she has had All Bran before as this is an absolute must for anyone with IBS as it is necessary to keep the intestinal tract topped up with fibre which has many helpful properties. It is the fact that helped with Rice milk the tract becomes more attuned to what it should be like and so starts to work normally so to speak. You may find that she has Diorrhea (can't spell it.) now and again keep going as it will settle don't get stressed and just relax knowing that it will work. Best wiishes good luck and let me know in about a month or so.
PS A normal diet is expected for this to work. In other words no dieting just normal foods lots of veg and fruit.
Posted 7/28/2011 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Runckle, I'm glad you found something that helps you, don't be to disappointed if people do not respond. I can't even gag rice milk down so this one is not for me.
Posted 7/28/2011 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
Well...nobody listens to patients. Doctors only want $. I've given up but do eat well because I lived with a diabetic for 23 1/2 years.

Best wishes and peace to all and hope we all have good breakthroughs, am very happy when ANYBODY HAS AN IMPROVEMENT. Gives me HOPE!
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