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Posted 1/16/2011 5:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I hope you are fine now.
I am suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Do you have any idea about its cure?
What are the reasons of this Disease?
What I will make changes in my lifestyle?
What are the most successful treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
What I have to make changes in my regular diet?


Thanks.
Posted 5/28/2011 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
I was going to try and email some of you directly but there wasn't any email info found. Trish and Julieanne, I have the exact same symptoms as you. Had it for years!! I was wondering what you ever found out. I am hoping this reply is set up to email you for any new posts.

All I had for dinner last night was the Reames chicken noodle soup kit and an apple juice. After eating, I immedietly was bloated and then had gas for the next several hours. I pulled the box out of the garbage to read the ingredients. The only thing that I could see was the gluten that could be an issue. However, their website says it's gluten free!! So now I am really confused as what is gluten and what isn't. Is it an error on their website or is gluten not my problem at all? So confused!!

Here are the ingredients:
Ingredients:
NOODLES [ENRICHED DURUM FLOUR (DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, EGGS], COOKED CHICKEN, CARROTS, SEASONING[SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN, AND WHEAT GLUTEN, ONION*, YEAST EXTRACT, CHICKEN FAT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND SOY OIL, CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, PARSLEY*, SPICES, GARLIC*, DRIED YEAST, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), TURMERIC EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, LACTIC ACID], CELERY. *DEHYDRATED
Posted 5/29/2011 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, if you have slow motility such as gastroparesis a high fiber diet will only make your bloating worse! because your stomach will be unable to digest those foods quickly enough.  As Canyon sugested, you really need something such as Reglan and even look up diets on the web suited for Gastroparesis, these are foods that are easily digested and do not sit in your stomach, firmenting and causing that gas and bloating. Trust me, I have gastroparesis, so I have been down that road, and it can be miserable! There have been times, when I have been reduced down to broth, jello etc to get my stomach to calm down (no noodles)
Posted 5/29/2011 5:38 AM (GMT 0)
http://h-pylori-symptoms.com/h-pylori-testing/

Get your stool tested thorougly...by this site read this guys studies....
Posted 5/29/2011 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I'm a new member and I was wondering if anyone would be able to send me the Elimination diet. I have been suffering for years from IBS and would like to finally tackle it!

Thanks!
Posted 7/31/2011 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Something that drastically helped me is to go totally gluten free and DAIRY FREE. I had no idea that all the bloating was being caused by gluten and DAIRY ( gluten intolerance and lactose intolerant). Many visits to so many doctors and not even my G.I. doctor helped! I finally got to one that knew it was the gluten and dairy! What a difference! Have you read what is being done to the grains and all the GM (Genetically Modified) grains and cows milk? Extra proteins being added. Grains now produce their own pesticides so the crops don't have to be sprayed. It's banned in other countries but is extremely prominent in the USA. I've been doing extensive research on this and am amazed that the USA is doing all this for mass production of foods and PROFIT$$$. May I suggest you research this?
Posted 7/31/2011 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
Booboo,you should mention the breathlessness and reflux etc to doctor as it could be hiatus. I am not a doctor but any breathlessness should be investigated.

Tricia, I too have absorption problems after surgery, The specialist always recommend little and often, small meals and lots of. Pre plan and always save some for later.. chew thoroughly and eat food slowly. It helps a lot. Indigestion mixture helps with the dio and reflux taken around meal times as close as possible to main meals.
Posted 8/1/2011 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
What is the diagnosis for your stomach problem?  I have gastraparesis that was found during a GES- stomach emptying scan.  I am on max. dose of Domperidone, and it helps me eat, helps the bloating, and somewhat helps the nausea.  I get it through inhousepharmacy.biz without a script.  My GI doctor is fine with this, as it comes out cheaper than getting it in the states from a compounding pharmacy.  It takes Domperidone about 4-6 weeks to work in your system.  It is safe to take over a very long period of time.  I also have ibs-d.  I am on Questran.  It helps a lot, but I still have flare-ups.  Diet is a real issue for me, so I follow the gastroparesis diet.  URQ pain is my main issue now, but that is another problem.  Anyway, I hope this helps.  I would always consult a doctor before making any changes.
Posted 8/4/2011 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
I have the same problem reported by all of you.  I have been to many doctors and have recently - a year ago - started taking medication for gastro-paresis (sp).  I have been trying to lose weight - thinking that if I did my stomach would go down.  I go up by 6 to 10 lbs each day and lose it during the night.  Recently I received a flesh wound, for which I was taking antibiotics.  During that time my swelling went down and I dropped a few pounds.  I tried to tell my doctor this and he said it was a coincidence.  Bull.  I am going to try excessive ascorbic acid - C.  and probiotics.  I had been taking probiotics, but am a little nervous to take so many things.  Anybody know a good substitute for an antibiotic.   
Posted 8/5/2011 5:31 AM (GMT 0)
HI,everyone I suffer from ibs as well and at times has been down right horrible ,stress can trigger it has well as eating the wrong foods .I have learned over the years what foods to avoid and tea has tanic acid in it and causes me big problems .I eat several small meals and raw vegtables ,I love but can't eat! I honestly have had bouts with ibs where Ithought Iwas dying !!It can be so painful ,till you learn your trigger foods .I still have bad days even thou Ihave learned to manage it ,the best Ican !take care everyone
Posted 12/7/2011 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All..
I do not usually post to these but after reading all your posts and realizing I'm not alone I feel compelled to. My bloating problems started two years ago when I was in Dominican Republic. I had just gotten off an HCG diet ( DO NOT do that diet) and when I ate the food there i bloated.
Fast forward two years.. I recently took a trip to Italy, where all the food is made fresh from local ingredients.. I was miserable. Before even being finished with my meal I would be hunched over the table with severe bloating and pressure. Before getting tests done i had tried probiotics, fiber, cleanses, enzymes, gas-x, gas-x preventative, elimination diet, and even did a blood test with food "intolerances".. Went to Italy this past August..
In the last two weeks my bloating has gotten out of control. I can not eat anything without bloating now. I literally look 7-8 months pregnant. My stomach is extremely distended, to the point i am getting stretch marks from it.

1st step was colonoscopy/endoscopy- doc said I have a chronically irritated stomach, ulcers in my colon, hemorrhoids, ibs, and what looks to be the beginning stages of Crohn's disease. He told me to get regular by taking a supplement call Lax-a-Day (very mild and non bloating) and take gas-x for the bloating. I was not happy with that because gas-x is not going to take care of the problem.
2nd- my GP sent me for blood tests and ultrasound- blood came back neg for any viruses, bacteria or parasite. I was convinced my gallbladder was the problem, but apparently it is fine and everything else is functioning normally.
3rd- my GP is working on getting me another GI specialist appointment and ordered me a CT scan.

I have been severely bloated for 4 days now, and not been able to go to the bathroom. I ate an entire bag of prunes and within a couple hours I was in the bathroom multiple times with the results of what a laxative would do. That was two days ago and I am still constipated. I am going to continue to eat prunes (3 a day) and take the lax-a-day.

I went into the emergency room this morning hoping they would run some tests on me, considering i hadn't eaten in 18hrs and I look pregnant, he sent me out of emerg refusing to do anything for me and told me to go back to my GP.
I am in tears, I do not want to live like this.

I will continue to post with whatever results I get in the likelihood that it may help someone else. With all the medical advances there are today, there must be someone that can help us.
Good Luck to everyone and thank you for any responses.
Posted 12/22/2011 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
I recently bought some http://www.alexandraworsley.com/clinic-events/knowledge/bloating_and_digestion_remedies/index.html and they worked really well for me.
Posted 1/1/2012 12:22 PM (GMT 0)
Go Gluten free. My life has never been better! I've suffered with IBS symptoms & anxiety my whole adult life. I found Gluten Free diet in the last few years has helped tremendously & I have loads of energy, no constipation, pain, wind, mucus in stools (sorry grose I know) 20 years later I've been diagnosed with Helicobacter (why the Doctors didn't check for that when I first started getting chronic diarrhoea, cramps, weight loss etc I don't know).

My Dad's always had stomach problems, we thought it was a genetic bad stomach. He recently had a breath test & confirmed he had Helicobacter, people living together catch it off each other & I had a blood test to confirm I have it. I've had a course of antibiotics but don't feel they have worked as I don't feel any different. I feel a lot better from eating a gluten free (regular painless BM's, not anaemic etc) , low dairy diet and avoiding Vinegar & tomatoes have stopped the diarrhoea. I need to fast & do a breath test to see if it the bacteria is still present. But I recommend anyone who is having tummy troubles, constipation, diarrhoea, anaemia, infertility, miscarriage, anxiety, depression, low energy get tested for Helicobacter Pylori ASAP. Its bacterial & so easily contracted, I wouldn't be surprised if 50-80% of the population have it. Good luck! Let me know how you go?
Posted 1/2/2012 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I was originally diagnosed with IBS about a year and a half ago. I've now been diagnosed with gastroparesis after a stomach emptying exam.
I have constipation, and a lot of bloating and gas. Also a lot of fatigue and weight loss. I'm taking motilium (domperidone) now for motility. It helps some but still have bad nights that mess my sleep up. The gas and bloating happen more at night, usually a few hours after dinner. I have a lot of anxiety about eating. Honestly I have terrible discipline with having a strict diet. I eat a pretty low fat diet, but I have a hard time giving up healthy foods because I want vitamins or some fiber. If I eat too much white rice or white bread and not enough fiber, I really feel constipated.

How does coffee affect you? I have tried to quit, but I have a difficult time quitting (because it helps me go to the bathroom, and it is addictive sadly).
Posted 1/5/2012 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
does anyone have any good bloating remedies
Posted 7/27/2012 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
I watch Dr.Oz alot and the remedies he shows ate remarkable and other doctors should be telling us but they dont. Why? Because they dont want you healed, so they give you a bandaid so you keep coming back to fill there pockets. Check out Dr.Oz. Caraway Seeds is one he reccomended for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. call for digestive aid to help eliminate gas. eat a handful after every meal. Forskolin is another. breaks down fat and releases fatty acids from the adipise tissue increasing thermogenesis. Take 128mg. Rasberry keytone helps burn belly fat.
Posted 10/3/2012 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi....I have been having trouble with sever bloating now for a few months and it was just getting worse. I had a cat scan it showed no cancer....a colonospy it was clear some diverticulous was found and hemmroids inside and out.....started taking previcid,...it helped a little for a while...then I went back to the doctor and he informed me that it could be caused from taking metformin for diabetes....that it has been reported that metformin causes stomach problems....I have not taken it now for 5 days and the bloating has decreased quite a bit! Just thought it might be a consideration for other also taking metformin!
Posted 12/7/2012 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
I also suffered from serious bloating on an almost constant basis. I looked 6 or 7 months pregnant! Then I started taking raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (Bragg's) by diluting 1 tbsp in a glass of water and drinking that at least once a day. It took about 1 month for the effects to become noticeable, but now, the bloating is almost completely gone! It's really incredible, especially based on the comments I've received from other people. I need to monitor my sugar intake, as this tends to cause flare-ups, but after taking the apple cider vinegar, the next day, the bloating is gone!
Posted 12/23/2012 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
I have suffered from this exact condition for the majority of my life,beginning at a very young age. There are 2 x cures that I know of that work and gave me a year completely free of this condition. Intense daily exercise and smoking maijuana. The second is no longer an option for me, but was incredibly effective. I had thought I was free of the condition for good, yet when I allowed my excercise regime to slip, it came straight back one day. I am currently dedicating myself to getting back into shape & I know that this will have a great benefit for my stomach, releave pain & symptoms and increase overall health. I can't stress the importance of eating regularly. There is a tendancy for us to steer clear of eating when it is upsetting our stomachs, but I believe that this only perpetuates the problem. A true cure is that which is a long term solution that allows you to live a normal life. Try cardio, weight lifting & yoga. I am now also trying coconut oil.
Posted 2/18/2013 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I have had very similar problems. Since I can remember I go through periods of reacting badly to my food (severe bloating, sometimes cramping and embarrassing wind)

A friend came to me recently and introduced linseeds to me. Linseeds are 25% of your fibre intake a day and it gently massages your digective system which helps it start working as it should.

For those who have had problems going to the toilet, this is a fantastic way to help you.

I soak one level tablespoon of whole golden linseeds in a glass of water over night and down it first thing in the morning before eating anything. I then soak the same amount through the day to drink just before I go to bed. You can have up to 2 tablespoons in one glass, but you need to make allow your body to get used to what your introducing to it before you start uping the dose

You can also grind the linseed to mix in your food throughout the day if you prefer.

I have had amazing results since using this and want to share this with people who are going through something similar to me.

If you want more information on this, search on google. There are loads of forums where people have talked about linseeds and how its helped them and what it does.

Have a read, see what you think.

http://www.ionehealth.com/nutrition-health/flaxseed-health-benefits.htm

 

Hope it helps :o)

Posted 2/19/2013 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
One possibility is that enzyme supplements are needed-need to supplement as we age. Another thing to consider with bloating is the possibility that the liver may be congested. Fatty liver does not just happen to alcoholics. Years of eating too many processed foods, and junk food can do it too. One treatment using the apple cider vinegar is very much a liver support. I can't deal with the acidity of vinegar, so juicing to minimize the bulk I consume helps plus gives me the micronutrients in the volume has worked for me. Exercise is important-just walking is good. I use chia seeds in my juices to add some protein and they help move everything along. If I get backed up for some reason, I found info online about doing coffee enemas which will clean a person out plus the caffeine is suppose to dialate the ducts from liver to gall bladder to help get things moving . Just started with those-so time will tell if that helps. If food is fermenting in the stomach or small intestines the bloat can happen , and it creates a toxicity if fecal matter hangs out inside us too long. It has been a revelation to me this year after 15 years of IBS that one has to treat the whole system from stomach, liver to colon. Once I started working on my liver with supplement support and the enemas, I have gotten significantly flatter underneath my rib cage. Hope this helps some!

















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Posted 5/28/2013 10:23 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not entirely sure if this will be helpful to anyone, but I have had severe bloating (and alternating constipation and diarrhea) for the last 8 years or so, and for me personally none of the gluten-free, fibre-rich, dairy-free diets (or any of the other diets suggested for bloat sufferers) did anything at all. I classify my bloating in pregnancy terms, and I always was around 3 months and discomforted, and with meals I'd often be at 7 or 9 months and in severe pain. I have a family history of IBS, and my doctor isn't sure if it's IBS or multiple food intolerances, but I'm not in the mood to pay the money for the tests (or to have the IBS one done).

Over years of writing down my reaction to various foods, I noticed some patterns. Foods high in sodium and MSG and in acid, starch, and oil would cause the majority of my bloating. To stay bloat and pain free I needed to cut out salted, deep fried foods, and starchy foods (potatoes) completely, as well most fruits and vegetables, herbal teas, and quite a few grain products (rice, pasta, corn chips, etc.). I absolutely cannot touch anything acidic, tomatoes and tomato soup (all soups really except for those cream based) are the worst things I can put in my body. When my bloating is severe, the only thing that works for me is chewing raw ginger. My uncle happened upon IBONS Ginger Candies at an airport somewhere, and they were a godsent until running out.

Just adding this in case anyone is in the same boat as far as the other recommended diets not working.
Posted 7/18/2013 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
Well it seems i'm a few years late with a reply but I'm going to post it anyway.

I too was dealing with very similar symptoms.  EXTREME bloating that ruined my life. I felt I coudn't go anywhere.  One day I was a normal size 8 and the next I couldn't even squeeze into my clothes and zip! 

I did YEARS of research!  I had blood tests and saw numerous doctors. Just before I was to get a colonoscopy I figured it out!  Not a doctor....ME! I had/have S.I.B.O. (Small intestine bacterial overgrowth)  Sounds gross right?  I did a lot of research on it and my symptoms were spot on!  I won't go into the description of what SIBO is, but if you're suffering as I was, then read about it.  It may be what's ailing you as well.  Also, the book Wheat Belly is life changing.  Give that one a read also. 

Posted 10/20/2013 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I'm so glad I found you all.
I've had this same problem on and off for two years ( more on than off)
This last year has been so horrible I've wanted to gut myself.
Doc say there's nothing really to do or send me to a therapist.
As if the discomfort is in my head!:-(
I've been respectful and followed advice but this is my life we ate talking about. I have not been able to work in two years because its so debilitating. Sounds silly but really. I want thru 9 months of chemo and that was nothing in comparison to this discomfort.
It changes you and your personality:-( you want to do stuff but just can't because of the discomfort , it took three years for a professional to finally see and believe I can gain 4" in ten minutes around my abdomen.

Sorry to vent but I'm so relieved to find others who understand,
I even had my significant other leave me because he said " your stomach discomfort can't make you this miserable and not able to go climb" I would do almost anything to be active again and work and lie without this gut thing:-(

Okay, well.. Ill keep looking for a solution and thank you guys, you ate all like my angels... Just knowing others understand:-)
Posted 11/17/2013 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
I've had the abdominal bloating for the past two years, doctor did all the tests & sent me to the
hospital for more testing. Doctor thought for sure I had cancer & so did the tech at the hospital
but I knew different -being a vegetarian for 15 plus years & I don't know any vegetarian that
ever had cancer. Doctor had no idea. But I have an idea that may have started this bloating.
My husband has been very ill for several years with COPD & about two years ago his condition
started a faster roll down hill & at the same time his father (now 88 years old) moved in with us.
I've had to take on all the work on our property which includes learning to operate machinery,
etc etc, care of two ill/one elderly person & all else = stress! And I believe its the overwhelming
stress that created this monster in my belly. My husband passed away two months ago & my
father-in-law is still with me with an assortment of his problems which I need to manage. Plus I'm
trying to start my own little business with my artwork - the stress is still with me but I'm learning
to manage it better "but" the belly bloat is still with me., Fiber is not my problem - I get plenty
enough with veggies & all. Your body will ajust to beans. I drink a glass or two of red wine in
the evening, I get more than enough exercise, etc - so whats missing?
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