IBS

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I have IBS that's mostly marked with pain and cramping induced by anxiety. I've had some other health conditions for which i've needed oral pain and anti-inflammatory meds and often have bleeding following these. I'm scheduled for the Lower GI Radiography with both barium and air contrast. I had this about 10 ye... 13 May 2006 17:29

IBS and Risperdal
I don't know if anyone has tried this but my mom recently went on Risperdal for an auditory hallucination problem and besides doing away with those she has also had zero trouble with her IBS. This is a first for her as she has suffered for many years(50) with not much assistance from drugs. Ron T ... 19 Apr 2006 21:52

Scheduled for single contrast barium enema: The truth about this exam?
I have never had this exam before. I am dreading it due to the horror stories I have heard. My physician ordered it as single contrast, pain in lower left quadrant, n.o.s. Can anyone please explain the exam, no-sugar coated explanations. I can handle the truth :) ... 19 Apr 2006 00:21

Treatment for IBS.
Treatment for IBS. Intestional problems, noisy stomach, bloating, cramps, diarrhea, followed by feelings of ill health, weakness, depression, mental symptoms...? Here is a possible simple treatment... 1. Anti-parasitic.ie garlic, ginger, black-walnut hulls. 2. Cleanser. Fiber, the best psyllium, found i... 13 Apr 2006 16:12

Has anyone tried this?
Has anyone tried the IBS Digestive Advantage product? I have has terrible time for the last 3 weeks and was thinking about trying it. Thanks. ... 1 Apr 2006 16:05

Medications for IBS
Hi Just a quick question I need to ask you. I went o my Doctor today and he gave me a Script for Colofac - 135 mg 3 times a day. I am a bit concerned having read the side effects, but can't go on the way I am going for ever as it's driving me crazy. Has anyone had any any successes with is drug ??? ... 11 Mar 2006 11:40

sources of soluble fibre, and oat bran
I just posted a asking about the soluble fibre content in oat bran. I got a verty useful answer which also covers soluble and insoluble fibre in other foods. Here's the extract from the thread. From: Dr. Zarkov - view profile Date: Tues, Feb 14 2006 8:51 pm Email: "Dr. Zarkov" <M...(a)Mongo.com> Groups: ... 14 Feb 2006 21:45

Imodium is useless for me
I am a long time sufferer of IBS-D and have yet to find anything at all that even remotely tames my symptoms. I've tried Imodium over several years and it has gotten less effective over the ensuing time. Also, it would seem that everything I eat, goes through me to the point that I have 7, 8, 9, bowel movements a d... 12 Feb 2006 09:49

Help me w/ morning gut ache
Hi - I was wondering if some of you could brainstorm for me on possible causes of a daily belly ache I wake up with in the morning. Doctors usually try to pass the problem off as IBS even though I make no complaints of diarrhea or constipation. I have not been able to get any help from numerous doctors thru my... 12 Feb 2006 09:49

Prilosec and liver function?
My husband is 77 and has been taking prilosec for a few years; he is generally healthy and fit except for mild hypertension. Suddenly, his liver function tests are elevated. Might Prilosec be the cause of, or seriously involved in this? BTW, in the last few weeks he's been taking restoril every night. ... 31 Jan 2006 00:48