wat do i do

i have had horrible IBS for my prime years of my life from 20-now i am 26 i have uncontrollable foul gas and totqlly irregular bowel movements either too softo or too hard
i have run out of money battlign this and my insurance ran out about a year ago, the onyl thing i can use to help soothe is xanax and that isnt even 100%  to work please tell me some other drugs i could get from a cheap doctor or any remedies i will try anything, and have tried everything i can think of, thanks eric

[snoozies43]

Hi Horse,

Are you watching your diet?

Also you have to remember that the gut is connected to a nerve that sends signals to you brain. Hence if your stressed it can bring on IBS flare up. If your eating to much of one food ie: oils, spices or fatty foods. This will put stress on your colon.

The best bet it to contact a gastroentrologist  tell him you would like to know a diet for IBS. and what to start out with.

As far as any medication that helps, again that is up to your family doctor as we all respond to medication differently.

Best wishes,

[Twilight_Princess]

I'm wondering if somewhere online there could be an IBS diet. It wouldn't hurt to look :-)

[In_need_of_help08]

Hi Horse,
I have been suffering with IBS for a number of years with having abdominal pain in my left side around lower back and left rib cage mainly. I have tried many herbal remedies and been to the doctors so many times I just forget how many it is now! I was loosing hope and thought there was no cure for IBS sufferers. I really find it hard to also stick to a particular diet aswell. I seem to also have very bad gas which is extremly embarrassing, especially when I am in a meeting at work or I have to visit the dentist or something.
Are you looking for remedies for the abdominal pains or your flatulence?
I've heard that olive oil can help with the stomach but I have found a cure for the flatulence problems as this is my main problem.
I have started to get my confidence back now so i'm able to get out of the house.
I hope this helps, I understand what you are going through.
:-)

[boron]

In IBS, often lactose or FRUCTOSE intolerance is the real problem. Some diet tips are in my journals (click on my username/journals).

[VGER321]

I have had it too . Years ago i suffered and then my Doc told me to try taking  Psyllium Seed Powder or ( Plantago psyllium ) Organic. I put one heaping Tblsp. With 8 ounce glass of distilled water once in the morning and once in the evening before bed.  I did this treatment for 6 weeks. May vary on severity , With  meals and drink plenty of water as it absorbes water in the digestive tract. The Psyllium husk will not do the same as far as getting rid of IBS . Has to be the Seed ground up real fine like. I did the regimen and it cured me of it. I must say the taste is not the greatest ,kinda like drinking dirty water but at that point i tried everything. Sure enough it went away. I had surgery years later and it came back so i did it again and was cleared once more. Always talk with your Doc about doing anything like this or you can read here for more info.


The common bulk fiber laxative psyllium seed relieves IBS-related diarrhea and pain. Psyllium's absorption capabilities make it useful for treating diarrhea, a common IBS symptom. As it travels through the gut, the mucilage in psyllium absorbs excess fluids and soothes cramping. An English study revealed that 82 percent of its IBS subjects experienced constipation relief after supplementing their diets with psyllium powder. Studies conclude that the optimum dose is 20 g daily. Start with a small amount, such as 5 g once daily, and gradually increase the dose. People often experience changes in bowel function or gas for the first two or three weeks of using fiber. Also, do not take fiber products at the same time as other supplements or medications--fiber keeps them from being properly absorbed.

Psyllium seed   * Powder                  1 Tbs. (15 g) twice daily
                                          with meals or before bed


Psyllium Introduction



Psyllium is typically available as either black or blond psyllium; however blond psyllium has more applications for health than the black variety.  The information in this article is geared toward blond psyllium, as the majority of psyllium products are comprised of this type.



Blond psyllium is most often used for constipation, for softening stools in people with hemorrhoids, fissures, pregnancy, or after surgery.  Psyllium is also used as a mild bulking agent, and can be applied in cases of loose stools, irritable bowel syndrome, and colitis.



In addition to its actions on the bowels as a dietary fiber, psyllium is useful in diabetes, for lowering blood lipids, high blood pressure, and as topical treatment for abscesses.


Here is a good link to read before you take any Psyllium. Drink alot of water with it..

http://www.supplementnews.org/psyllium/


Hope this helps, Good health !!