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Posted 6/5/2012 8:58 AM (GMT 0)

I have had IBS for over 40 yrs, my patterns have gone from IBS C to IBSD, then lately IBS A.  My question at the moment right now I'm so confused never had IBSA (both has gone both ways) this has been happening to me the past month.  I have been on librax for years when need do to my IBS.

I have been having so much cramps lately. Cut back with caffeine, I acutally don't even drink soda at all. Other then coffee which I cut back going thru crazy withdrawl.   One of the days turns out so bad, that couldn't even talk being so frustated with it. Knowing have been thru this for years that at point sometime you can't even enjoy your day. This time just curious notice some bleeding in the mucus but I dont' have hemorrhode. (trying not sound disgusting).  On top of this I have ucler  know when my ucler act ups usually I get burning feeling. This time totally my IBS. Sometime, I just don't know how to handle this anymore.

Lately someone told me try peppermint tea, probotic ? The only thing I hate trying something diffrent not sure may work or not.  I was taking mutli Enzyme and betaine Hydrochlordie vatinams. To break down enzyme on food to help digestive for years with my IBS. Just lately things have change getting cramps, bloating. numb in the leg from being tend and stress out (almost like your body freeze up in shock kinda of action) do to the nerves being intend.

As far food goes, the best having some toast, eggs whites, turkey breasts, or chicken breasts. No gravy or mayanoise. The most stay away from dairy products. There's limited on vegetables that works.  I understand some receipes you have to add dairy products but if you can limited or get away without it better off. Other then drinks the best water, or gatorde. 

I had done this diet for for years since I was disgnoise with IBS.

Very understanding with everyone that has IBS issues, I have seen so many simpler things that I have gone thru in the past and present time now. Can related with others. sad

I would be glad to chat with anyone exchanging any help, or reply to my message here.

 

Posted 6/5/2012 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Your symptoms sound so intense. I am not surprised you are so frustrated.

I have severe abdominal pain and nausea 24/7. I also have very bad constipation. I use peppermint tea for my nausea and it seems to help a bit. I only sweeten it with sugar sometimes. There are some essential oils that are very pure and are equivalent to about 20 cups of tea and you can rub them on your abdomen. I haven't found that as helpful but it does leave a tingley-minty-fresh feeling (like after you brush your teeth) on your skin. My massage therapist uses the peppermint oil on me. But i find peppermint tea very usefull because it is cheap and easy to make. Also if you are out, a lot of coffee shops sell it now too.

Hope that is of any use. Best of luck.

Posted 6/6/2012 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Aussie ~ I can see you're frustated too, find that walking around helps relieve the consipation doing stuff to keep busy on the mind. Breathing exercise helps with bowl movements and helps with intense. thanks I will
try the peppermint tea hopefully will help.

Just wish there was other ways methods or any kind ideas that would help constipations or even with diarrhea.

IBS symptoms usually cause by bacteria, only way to treat treatment protocal that can only work for some then others. It's great to share anything that will help one or others. Since this choronic condition with IBS.

Don't you just love these doctors once they diagnosis you with IBS then expect you to live with it. Just throw in any type of antibotic that can have effects or anitdepression.
Posted 6/6/2012 5:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kim
Believe me I know how you feel, as I am sure so many other sufferers of "IBS" know too. I am not a doctor, in fact I was a London Taxi Driver which is no help for you :-) After having some of my intestines removed ecause of damage done by radiation, I was diagnosed as having "IBS" IBS is a headline for a condition that doctors dont know where it comes from and dont know a definate cure for it. What works for some doesnt work for others and the same for what kind of food you eat. All the tests that are done on your blood, urine,poking and many other unspeakables, usualy the results dont show anything wrong. That doesnt mean you shouldnt do them. The doctors are looking for things they do know how to treat, eg Crones or something like it. The more I read here the more I realise I have joined the "IBS" sufferers and the only easing of my discomfort, sometimes pain is to know I am not alone and have the sympathy of other sufferers. If you need a ear to hear your problems , or a shoulder to cry on, or just someone to talk to who is suffering with you, my email is [email protected]
Good luck Kim
Danny
Posted 6/6/2012 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know what IBSA might be, but if you are passing mucous and blood then I think it's time for a visit with the GI. If your current GI is stuck in "it's IBS" then find another GI.
Posted 6/8/2012 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Kazbern ~ IBS A combination of both as in IBS C and D. Blood in stool from straining. I have had many tests done over the years.

The main reason why IBS has not been cure since bacterica that infect or act on the intestines. That's what makes food allergies problems. Why everyone has various diffrent patterns when comes to IBS.
Posted 6/9/2012 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
My IBS seems to be completely healed since I went off from PPIs (I was on them for 20 years) and found out I had Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D deficiencies. I got shots of B12 and take 5000 IUs of liquid vitamin D, plus liquid B complex, daily, and I am feeling better than I have in 20 years. In Jan, Feb and March of this year, I was so sick- I had IBS on average 15 out of every 30 days!
Since going off PPIs and treating my vitamin deficiency, in addition to going gluten free (it had no affect on my bowels but I felt it was a healthier way to eat) I have lost 31 pounds and look better than I have in years. Because I feel good. Oh, also, no more insomnia, anxiety or depression. I am off all meds except vitamins. My B12 showed in the low end of normal but I am here to tell you that anything under 450 can cause symptoms. Get tested.
Posted 6/17/2012 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Moongirl ~ What's PPIs ?   What's do you mean anything under 450?
Posted 6/17/2012 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
PPIs= Proton Pump Inhibitors like Nexium and Prevacid (acid blockers.) In the US, most labs consider anything in the range of 211-911 as "normal" for B12 but studies have shown that people can be symptomatic at anything less than 450. I didn't start having a resolution of symptoms until I got over 500.
Posted 7/19/2012 1:16 PM (GMT 0)
That is fantastic that B12 injections helped you so much!! I agree with your point that just because a blood test comes back as 'normal' does not mean that level is normal for you. Sometimes I have had to have a number of repeat tests over months or years to find out if vitamin, mineral, hormone or whaterver being tested levels are stable for my body. Hopefully your GP knows this but sometimes they don't think of it so a kindly reminder can do wonders. Remember that you know your body best :)
Posted 7/19/2012 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you also to Kim64 for your kind and helpful ideas!! Hope you have found some relief with the peppermint tea and probiotic ideas you were asking about :)
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