Does anyone have any natural remedies for Ulcerative Colitis?
April 24, 2009 by About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Filed under Crohns and Colitis
Can you answer leesh_305’s question about IBS?:
I have ulcerative colitis and 28 years old. Dr wants to operate if not controlled by medication. The medication i am on doesn’t seem that effective. Any Ideas?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea
I have ulcerative colitis and 28 years old. Dr wants to operate if not controlled by medication. The medication i am on doesn’t seem that effective. Any Ideas?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea
Effective IBS Treatments To Eliminate IBS
March 30, 2009 by About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Filed under About IBS
Thousands of people around the world are known to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Though there is no specific general cure that is available for IBS there are several IBS treatment options that are available, which can provide relief from the symptoms. A combination of different types of treatment is actually the best option for relief from IBS symptoms. The combination includes change in diet, proper medication and management of stress.
If someone suffering from IBS has the problem of constipation, doctors would usually suggest a diet that is rich in fiber. Similarly if someone is having the problem of diarrhea, they would suggest a diet that is somewhat lower in fiber content. Apart from the diet, doctors also prescribe proper medication to go along with the diet as part of IBS treatment.
Emotional stress and other mental symptoms are treated using different types of antidepressant drugs. In many cases IBS treatment also involves cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of treatment that involves different types of methods clubbed together , is in fact the best possible way to go about in order to get relief from the symptoms of IBS.
One also needs to make certain dietary changes as part of IBS treatment. This involves avoiding certain food items including, caffeine, fructose, spices, beans, wheat and alcohol. These are some of the food items that are known to trigger the symptoms of IBS. This is not a comprehensive list though and there are many other food items that may trigger the symptoms. It is up to you to identify the particular food items that trigger the symptoms in you.
Hypnotherapy is also being widely as part of IBS treatment. Some even claim that there are very high chances of complete cure from all the IBS symptoms with hypnotherapy. These days you can also find many natural remedies on offer for treating IBS symptoms. Artichoke is one such natural remedy which is being often heard of these days. This thistle like plant is part of the culinary dishes in many parts of the world. The plant is supposed to be full of natural ingredients that help in fighting IBS symptoms.
There are in fact many over the counter medicines that are available for IBS treatment. Although widely available, it is always preferable that you consult your doctor before using any of these remedies. You should also consult your dietician before making any changes in your dietary pattern. While there is no universally available cure for IBS symptoms, a combination of dietary changes along with medicine and stress management is known to work wonders.
Thanks to John Howard for contributing this article to our IBS blog:
If someone suffering from IBS has the problem of constipation, doctors would usually suggest a diet that is rich in fiber. Similarly if someone is having the problem of diarrhea, they would suggest a diet that is somewhat lower in fiber content. Apart from the diet, doctors also prescribe proper medication to go along with the diet as part of IBS treatment.
Emotional stress and other mental symptoms are treated using different types of antidepressant drugs. In many cases IBS treatment also involves cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of treatment that involves different types of methods clubbed together , is in fact the best possible way to go about in order to get relief from the symptoms of IBS.
One also needs to make certain dietary changes as part of IBS treatment. This involves avoiding certain food items including, caffeine, fructose, spices, beans, wheat and alcohol. These are some of the food items that are known to trigger the symptoms of IBS. This is not a comprehensive list though and there are many other food items that may trigger the symptoms. It is up to you to identify the particular food items that trigger the symptoms in you.
Hypnotherapy is also being widely as part of IBS treatment. Some even claim that there are very high chances of complete cure from all the IBS symptoms with hypnotherapy. These days you can also find many natural remedies on offer for treating IBS symptoms. Artichoke is one such natural remedy which is being often heard of these days. This thistle like plant is part of the culinary dishes in many parts of the world. The plant is supposed to be full of natural ingredients that help in fighting IBS symptoms.
There are in fact many over the counter medicines that are available for IBS treatment. Although widely available, it is always preferable that you consult your doctor before using any of these remedies. You should also consult your dietician before making any changes in your dietary pattern. While there is no universally available cure for IBS symptoms, a combination of dietary changes along with medicine and stress management is known to work wonders.
Thanks to John Howard for contributing this article to our IBS blog:
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How do others deal with IBS?
February 21, 2009 by About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Filed under More IBS Answers
Can you answer cranky_gut’s question about IBS?:
I have had IBS for 3 years. If I did not have kids I would cut out my own colon. I’m that desperate. I have eliminated everything from my diet. (I survive on toast only and yes i eliminated toast for over a week so it can’t be that.) I want to find a doctor to give me a colostomy. My kids are 8, 6, and 4 year old twins. Don’t blame the kids. I wonder if the ob did something wrong when the twins were born by c-section because my back hurt for a year after they were born. As soon as my back stopped hurting my IBS started. I have tried everything, medicines, natural remedies nothing works. I have given up on doc’s. Don’t say it’s stress. IBS is my only stress factor. I’m happy and calm as long as I’m not spending the day in the bathroom. By the way I have diarrhea about 5 days a month. (down fron 20 two years ago) and I’m never constipated. Please help.
Severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome
I have had IBS for 3 years. If I did not have kids I would cut out my own colon. I’m that desperate. I have eliminated everything from my diet. (I survive on toast only and yes i eliminated toast for over a week so it can’t be that.) I want to find a doctor to give me a colostomy. My kids are 8, 6, and 4 year old twins. Don’t blame the kids. I wonder if the ob did something wrong when the twins were born by c-section because my back hurt for a year after they were born. As soon as my back stopped hurting my IBS started. I have tried everything, medicines, natural remedies nothing works. I have given up on doc’s. Don’t say it’s stress. IBS is my only stress factor. I’m happy and calm as long as I’m not spending the day in the bathroom. By the way I have diarrhea about 5 days a month. (down fron 20 two years ago) and I’m never constipated. Please help.
Severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome
