IBS vs. NYE

Well, I guess I'm thankful that I'm spending NYE at home, because my stomach has me doubled over in pain. The stress from the past couple of days has clearly had an impact on me and it's showing itself through the IBS. I used to care about the fact that I had to run to the bathroom so often, but who are we kidding, WE ALL POOP! Now I care about the pain in my gut. I need to commit to beig better at my breathing exercises in 2015. My CBT doc has basically promised me that if I do 30-45 minutes a day, I will see a decrease in IBS symptoms. I've been lazy and I need to change that. Sigh.

I'll have to look this up! As you know, I'm desperate and am looking for some solutions! Fast!

If you buy them make sure to follow instructions. I didnt, and am crossing my fi ngers I dont get heartburn. I took them with food. So far so good, abdominal pain went way down. Burping some peppermint ,but ill take that over pain anyday!

Happy New Year! I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I can relate. I have IBS too. I take Prilosec daily and that's really helped me.

Park12 said...
Princess, do you have IBS-D or C? I wonder if I should try Prilosec? I've taken it before but I swear it was for reflux or something?

It is for GERD, but some docs put their patients on it and see relief. I dont know what Princess's doc is thinking or not thinking, but if it works id say theres more to IBS at play. Reason I say that, if someone has IBS AND silent GERD, the excess acid will inflame the intestines. Prilosec can help here. But if there is no excess acid, or inflammation of the esophagus and stomach due to H Pylori or such bacteria, Prilosec or any PPI is wrong for you as an IBS sufferer. PPI's in this situation(zero esophagus/stomach issue) will lower or eliminate normal acid production and potentially create or open the door to bacterial overgrowth in the intestine, a situation called SIBO. Be careful using these meds!

Youre very welcome Park. I want you to take my words with a grain of salt. Remember, im new at this also. Though ive done tons of reading(im a mr fixit and cant let things go easily) I could be wrong too. I dont know what your health status is besides what you post and im not a doc. Always research any chemical, whether medicine or supplements before taking. PPI's are dangerous drugs. I wont go into their side effects other than to say most will actually cause some bouts of diarrhea. Some PPI's contain magnesium, that induces bowel movements. Not what an IBS-D sufferer needs. Look at the big picture, look at your issues over the whole digestive tract before making a decision with these drugs. If you have zero esophagus/stomach issues stay away from PPI's.