Anyone have IBS advice??

[suzy1984]

Hi All
I have been having stomach pains and a few other sympoms for a couple of weeks and my doctor has diagnosed IBS. She thinks it might have come on as i have an interview in a few weeks and I am worried about how i am going to cope with my anxiety. She gave me a leaflet which explains the condition and what i could try to help but I was just wondering if anyone else suffers with this and what you do that might help? Any suggestions or advice is much appreciated.
Thanks
Suzy xx :)

[nomorepanic]

Suzy

Look on the main website - there is a whole page on IBS.
www.nomorepanic.co.uk

Hope that helps.

Nicola

[suzy1984]

Oh thanks Nicola, I will have a look didn't realise! :)

[vernon]

Hi Suzy, I have had IBS for years and has been very nasty at times to, but it was only diagnosed 2 years ago when I got referred to a gastro specialist, who then sent me for a number of tests such as, blood tests, x-rays, Barium enema and a Sygmoidoscopy. I was at my worst with anxiety at the time as I was sure with all the pain and even bleeding I had bowel cancer. Just knowing it was IBS and not cancer reduced the anxiety which in itself reduced the IBS symptoms. I have started to get a bit of IBS back this past couple of weeks, but after knowing it isn’t anything serious it has been pretty good for years. I have tried all sorts of diets for it but, at the end of the day the only thing that seems to help me is when I am not so stressed. Take care. Vernon

[Forrest]

i too suffer from ibs just went threw a slew of tests this year test that i souldnt even have tell iam 50 but here is a very good audio on the top gi doc on how ibs and axiety works and as well your stomach has just as many nerves as your spine lisen to this audio it will help make alot of since to alot of things so i hope this helps you outhttp://www.ja-online.com/dukeibs/#

[vernon]

thanks forest will look at that site

[vernon]

forest how do we get this audeo to sownload? do I have to send off for it? thanks Vernon

[maeanna]

Hey i have had ibs in the past but have been well for the past 6 months! this is due to eating a low fibre diet,avoiding cabbage,beans broccolli except in very small quanties i.e at xmas! cutting out wheat and milk again except on rare occasions.
Eating lots of japenese food- ie rice,miso soup tuna steak, steak etc and chinese - spring rolls, teppanyaki has really helped and ive lost 2 stone! Oh probiotic yoghurt helps me as well.
i also joined a singing and dancing group which gave me something positive and de-stressful to do! i also go swimming to help me relax as i think the more uptight you get the worse it is!
I am also taking codiene and paracetamol but only if i get alot of stomach pains and they usually work.Also a lavender bag in the microwave helps stomach cramps!
I hope some of this helps you!
Good luck! :)

Anna :o)

[Forrest]

no you shoulnt have to send for anything its all free just have to down load the right audio program thats on that site that say down load thats if your pc doesnt have it!!http://www.ja-online.com/dukeibs/#you need to down load the macromedia flash player thats all!!