Big detail I left out....the death of my 13 yr old LAB. not a child....
Hello everyone. I am a long time IBS sufferer who had been symptom free for a long time. Since the death of my father, grandmother and 13 yr old...it has returned. My life is very stressful on other...
I actually don't have anemia but have a dangerously low B12 and Vitmamin D level. Which is not normal for B12 deficiency.. Read up online, both can seriously effect the intestines and its function....
Hello everyone, I have just had my B12 and Vitmain D checked. They were both alarmingly low. I have had IBS problems for years, with lots of diagnosis that were wrong. Turns out all of was related to...
Hello everyone, So I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy a few weeks ago, they found nothing wrong. Suspect endomitriosis. THey want me to start Benefiber and Align. I have not done that yet. I had an...
Well, I just heard back from the doctor regarding my first colonoscopy and endoscopy. Turns out other than light reflux and very minor diverticulousou, there is nothing that he could find that would...
So I am all done and home!!! Ive been sleeping for several hours and am now having some soup and sierra mist. I still have a little gurgling and some gas, but seem to be doing well. I am 33 and...
Thanks for the advice. They are putting me completely under since I have reactions to versed. Thanks for all the help. Funny enough, I am ok all things considered, though I do wish I could go back to...
Well so far so good...I am up now taking my 4am round of Moviprep before the procedure at 8. I am amazed at how easy this has been so far. Right, now I just want to get in bed and go to sleep more...
Thanks Rosemary. I have taken all four doses now and seem to be doing pretty well. I do have liquid now and am just waiting to finish up. i am hoping to be done in the next little while. I also am...
Thanks so much esoR. SO far, I have had two 8 ounce doses. Actually, so far it isn't bad at all. (knock on wood). It is very salty tasting but much like airborne. I am finding ice in the glass, a...
Hello all. I am about to start my colonoscopy prep at 6pm (EST). I am using MOVIPREP. I have never done this before and was wondering if you guys could give me some encouraging words and/or advice....
I really think you should talk to your doctor about this. It could be a reaction to medication or something completely unrelated to your intestinal issues. I would definitely check in with the doctor....
There are a lot of things this could be. I would recommend making an appt with your primary care doctor to rule out other options first. Good Luck....
Welcome. You are not most definitely not alone. I have never had a colonoscopy. but have gone through them with both my parents several times. You will have to go through an evening of emptying your...
I agree! Have you added more water to help?...
Definitely don't feel like you are alone or that no one has been where you are. At one point, I was having horrible panic attacks, and diharrea with pain pretty much every night of my life. I...
I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better. Even though, you seem to be better I wanted to share a bit of my story with you and some tips I have learned over the years. Mainly, know that you...
I am not familiar with Chron's at all, but would like you to know you are not alone. There are a lot of great people on this site with a lot of great advice. Have you tried chiropractic? It has...
Good luck dear. I truly hope you and the doc find the source and cure it....
I am so sorry to hear about your problems with IBS. Funny enough, I did not realize that bananas are hard on IBS sufferers. I thought since they are part of the BRAT diet that they were safe. I too...
Has anyone noticed a difference in their bowels since the Digestive Advantage Switch? Just wondering. I have been taking the new formula for a while now and don't think that it what is causing the...
Hi. It definitely sounds like you should visit the doc just to check things out. I can frequently have problems before and after my period. Cramping, D etc.. sometimes it can get pretty bad. It is...
I will try that. I have only eaten a bite of chicken and half a biscuit did not have anymore episodes after the first. I am still hungry, but feel blah. Period supposed to start on Sat, I am guessing...
Thanks for the help. I have moved into liquid diharrea now, but still feel fine in every other way including hunger. I hope it is PMS....
If you are sure that it is blood, I would call your doctor and ask for someone to call you or go to the ER. It sounds like your system doesn't like what you have been eating lately. Take some time...
Hi all, Quick question for ya. As many of you know, my IBS problem has been all but cured via prayer, chiropractic, exercise and digestive advantage. However, I seem to still be getting problems...
I can definitely say that birth control pills CAN cause IBS. I was put on the them at age 18 for poly-cystic ovaries. I gained 60pds in three months, developed anxiety attacks and horrible IBS to the...
Welcome to the site. I hope we can help you in some way. I have never taken this med, but wanted to just give you some helpful things that I have found successful for me. I have sufferred from both...
Hi! Welcome! Keep in mind, you should always check with your doctor to determine what your problem is. I am not a doctor, but think I can help. Hormone waves that occur during your cycle can cause...
NO, no problems during urination. I know I am way past due to a visit to the chiropractor. I will tomorrow and that should help a lot, always does. I will the peppermint suggestion. Yes, levbid is...
Oh wow. I Didn't know that about exercise. I will try the belly massage. Is the burning pain gas as well? I just took an extra strength gas x and laid down on the heating pad....
Hi Sarita. Its good to be back, sort of. :-) I do use Gas-x from time to time and it seems to help. I was up almost all night with gas pain, but never went to the bathroom. This morning after eating...
Hello everyone. I hope everyone is holding up ok. As some of you already know, I am an IBS-D sufferer with cramping pain. I have been doing amazingly well overall since starting digestive advantage...
I am a willett too. its good to meet you. welcome. email me anytime....
Also, I can't believe I forgot this one. CHIROPRACTIC!!!!! I use a chiropractor who uses a machine to adjust each individual verterbrae. He also adjusts the intestines, feet, hands, jaw, knees etc....
I currently use Digestive Advantage for IBS. I had a horrible experience with Activia. ANyone use Sustanex?...
Hello everyone. I know I have not been here in quite a while. I have been doing sooo incredibly well lately, knock on wood. I am however, having some issues tonight, most likely related to my period....
I do have pain in my lower and mid back during attacks or gas. My chiropractor says that the nerves coming from your mid back come around to your intestines and can inflame them. Make sure you follow...
I agree with Sarita. You should definitely make another appt with the doctor ASAP. If you feel like that won't help, then get yourself in to see a different doctor or gastro specialist. Be very clear...
Hi all. Ive got two questions. 1. Ive lost a lot of weight and am working out. Ive heard green tea with citrus is very good for your body and weight loss/fat burn. Should I worry about drinking this...
I am on amoxycillan for a sinus infection. I have tried to eat plain yogurt and cultured milk and they taste awful. What can I do to help with that. I normally take one digestive advantage at night,...
i mean wont have the caplet, lol sorry...
stores usually wont have the chewable, amazon.com good luck...
I have been using digestive advantage for a month now and was very nervous about trying it. I did not want to have side effects and did not want to become dependent on it. I spent a lot of time prior...
COngrats on your wedding. I agree you should talk to your doc about all you are feeling and experiencing sooner rather than later. It does take a bit to get the new regimen to help so you don't want...
yes, the pain can be awful. i use levbid .375 which helps me, but not all others, that is a higher dose than I used to take. A heating pad or hot water bottle helps me a lot!!! Yoga and deep...
MARKSY YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL. STRESS CAN DO LOTS OF AWFUL THINGS TO OUR BODIES. WE SHOULD DO OUR BEST TO DESTRESS AS AMUCH AS POSSIBLE. IBS OR NOT. SLEEP WELL ALL...
I agree that IBS is not always caused by stress. I have had attacks that were not. However, I do believe that attacks can be brought on by stress. Lots of doctors believe that there may be a direct...
I learned the hard way that you have to be very careful with yogurts and IBS. I tried Activia for two weeks and had four major attacks. That is HIGHLY unlike me. I spoke with my doctor, who explained...