Has anyone tried a holistic approach to treatment as opposed to western medicine? What are your thoughts on the subject? Holistic means natural cures using herbs and such instead of prescript ion...
IBS the first year and Eating for IBS are great books. Great recipes and advice. I use there acacia powder and it does help me some. Good luck...
well said Sandee. We should make it a point to be courteous and inviting to all new chatters....
Hi Randy. I went through the same situation last year with my wife. I have IBD and between the illness and her behavior toward me depression became a daily reality. All I can say is I understand what...
Have been on Carafate for a week now and just increased the dose yesterday. Today experienced slight stomach trouble but much improved. Will post up in a week. BTW a friend of mine has severe IBS...
Has anyone tried carafate. It is a drug used for ulcers but someone I know has IBS and has been on it for 6 months and swears by it. I just started taking it 2 days ago. I'll let you know how it...
Women abuse men also. Men are raised not to hit women but women hit men all the time in anger knowing the man won't hit back. Isn't that physical abuse? If a man protects himself he will no doubt be...
I also have the same problem. I find that the vibration of the car or the subliminal thoughts that a restroom isn't immediately available can cause my stomach to act up.It is nice to know that I am...
I too had trouble finding someone to talk to. People generally don't want to hear negative things or other peoples problems cause they have their own to deal with or feel it will bring them down....
Believe me I know what you are saying. Family can be the most difficult situation to deal with especially if you are not feeling well. You can choose your friends but you are stuck with your family;...
My friend is getting baptized this morning and I am going to miss it. I have severe IBS so it takes me several hours each morning before I am able to leave the house. My plan was to wake up real...
I was on the chat on friday in need of help and understanding and someone (i won't name) basically accussed me of lying about what I have been going through. I think it is BS! I am having a hard...
Leave ASAP. Everyone here is right. I was mentally abused for years and put up with it because of my chronic illnesses. When I finally got out of the situation I realized just how broken down and...
the doc obviously never suffered from depression. find a new doctor...
IBSD. I tried antidepressants but the side effects were really bad. i am highly sensetive to all meds and the ones I tried made me a zombie. I have been actively trying meditation and trying to...