Archive for the 'IBS Answers' Category

How do you lose weight while dealing with IBS?

I am struggling with IBS. It seems like all I can eat and tolerate are carbs which do nothing for the weight except to make it go up. Any suggestions??

Can Irritable bowel syndrome cause loss of appetite and nausea?

Can Irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon cause loss of appetite and nausea? I have both and my colon is very sensitive any physiological trauma can trigger any symptoms… What can i do bout this? Please anyone??

How do I stop gaining weight with IBS?

Lately I’ve been gaining weight and I’m guessing it is from IBS because I usually only have one bowel movement a day now from it. I was wondering if there is any way I can stay the weight I am now and stop gaining the weight. I’m only 110 pounds so I don’t really want [...]

What is a good diet for an IBS sufferer?

I have been diagnosed with IBS syndrome this week. For should I avoid and what should I take?

i have ibs-constipation and would like to know what medications others are taking?

i currently have to drink a cocktail-fiber, mineral oi, water, and magnesium citrate. i drink this everyday and then at night i drink miralax. bloating is a constant problem so i also take levsin. i am soooooooo tired of this routine. if you have ibs what are you taking? does it help?

Is there a Natural cure for IBS?

I am suffering from IBS and are sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am currently on daily medications, a strict diet, and I am now exercising daily. The flare-ups are much fewer and far between but it is not totally gone yet. I tried some natural remedies before but they did not [...]

Has anyone with IBS ever experienced extreme shortness of breathe?

I was just diagnosed with IBS but my first horror with it was that I became extremely short of breathe when my stomach bloated. This is all new to me. I still can’t eat because my stomach will bloat and I will again become short of breathe. I am just wondering if anyone else has [...]

What are the best treatments for IBS symptoms?

I was recently diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by my gastroenterologist. Can anyone out there who also has IBS can give me some advice as to what I can do to improve my symptoms? Do probiotics work? Fiber supplements? Something else? Any and all advice is welcomed and appreciated. Thanks in advance!

How do you or your loved ones deal with IBS?

I am "family diagnosed" with IBS. (About half my family has it, and they tell me that I do as well with the symptoms I have.) I’m having a particularly bad bout the last few days. What do you eat to keep your stomach from going too haywire? How do you deal with the pain? [...]

How common is Irritable Bowel Syndrome among student?

I have terrible irritable bowel syndrome and I eat healthy. Stress. Pent up emotions. ANy cure?