David April 13th, 2007
For those of you who are also irritable bowel syndrome sufferers like myself, you’re willing to try just about any new drug or therapy that becomes available on the market. Last time I was at the grocery store I came across a new product that claims to clinically manage abdominal pain and bloating and his drug-free.
Digestive Advantage irritable bowel syndrome is a once daily medical food product that is intended for use by irritable bowel syndrome sufferers. It is not a cure for irritable bowel syndrome nor is it intended to replace any medications that were prescribed by a physician.
The manufacturers claim their patent pending Ganeden Lactobacillus cultures contain what they call “healthy bacteria” is supposed to work within your intestinal ecosystem.
I have yet to try this new IBS product but my hopes are low since everything I’ve tried over the counter has failed to work. If any of you have already tried this product please comment below as I’m interested to hear your experiences with it.
You can purchase this product directly on Amazon.com or visit your local grocery store as they will probably have stock available as well.
Emily Belllows April 11th, 2007
Travel for some reason tends to constipate a great number of people. Even if you normally don’t suffer from constipation, you may be somebody who gets constipated when you go on a trip away from home. I suffered from travel related constipation for years. Talk about uncomfortable. Constipation while traveling can make your trip painful, awkward and physically take a toll on you. If you are like me, you may behave differently and undergo major schedule changes when you travel. This may cause your normal daily bowel movement routine to get thrown off. When you travel you are already out of your usual comfort zone and then if your body gets all stopped up – you can really feel awful.
There are quite a few factors that may cause you to get constipated when you travel: Continue Reading »
David April 7th, 2007
As you probably already know, Zelnorm is a medicine used for the short-term treatment of women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation (hard stools or difficulty passing stools) as their main bowel problem.
In 2002, the Novartis drug Zelnorm became the first and only prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the short-term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) whose primary bowel symptom is constipation. Continue Reading »
David February 21st, 2007
abbiedarlin1 asked:
I have irritable bowel syndrome. In my form, i have lots of diarrhoea throughout the entire day most days. It’s at random times and not at the same times each day. Wondering if all this diarrhoea from IBS makes my contraceptive pill less effective? If it does, by how much?
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Mary Calvagna July 11th, 2006
Stress – We’ve all felt it at one time or another. But many people feel stress often; some even feel it as a part of their daily lives. Stress has been implicated as a possible cause of—or at least exacerbating some of the symptoms of—numerous conditions, including coronary artery disease, stroke, immune disorders, gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, eating problems, diabetes, sleep disturbances, and sexual reproduction dysfunction. Learning to reduce your stress levels can help you live happier, healthier, and maybe even longer.
The National Mental Health Association offers the following tips for reducing or controlling stress: Continue Reading »
David July 9th, 2006
Pain is common, but you can do something about it.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). According to an August 2002 survey of 350 people with IBS by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, more than a third (39%) describe their pain as “extreme” or “very severe.” In fact, pain is a serious quality of life issue, causing many patients with IBS to miss work, school, and social events. How can people with IBS better manage their abdominal pain?
Why Pain Happens
The abdominal pain experienced by people with IBS may be a result of intestinal contractions. The muscles in the colon contract to move stool along and out of the body.In a person with IBS, these muscles may be contracting irregularly and intermittently along the length of the colon. This may cause symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. Pain is most common after a meal and may last for several hours. Continue Reading »
David July 8th, 2006
“Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is just the diagnosis they give you when they can’t figure out what’s wrong.”
“IBS is from stress. If you just learn how to relax you’ll feel better.”
“It’s all in your head.”
Do any of these myths about IBS sound familiar to you? Perhaps you’ve heard them from family or friends over the years to dismiss your “tummy troubles.” Learn the truth behind some of things you may have heard.
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David July 7th, 2006
Why do more women than men suffer from IBS?
In the United States and other western countries, twice as many women as men seek treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In fact, IBS is largely perceived as a women’s health issue even though there are men who suffer from it as well. Why are more women diagnosed as men? Does the answer lie in the physical, chemical, social or emotional differences between the genders? Continue Reading »
David July 5th, 2006
Traveling with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, or any other digestive problem can be a frustrating experience. Even for healthy people a trip takes planning, but traveling with a medical condition requires some special preparation for comfort. Don’t be stuck at home because you’re afraid to go very far from a restroom–learn how to travel without the stress. Continue Reading »
David July 5th, 2006
When a disease is poorly understood, when it’s of a distinctly personal nature and when medication doesn’t help, there’s often little left to do but to suffer in silence.
That’s the case for the 15 percent of Americans – about 25 million people – who have irritable bowel syndrome. Although television commercials and magazine advertisements promise easy relief for a chronically misbehaving gut, many people with the condition know better. The constipation, bloating, diarrhea and gas make their lives miserable, limiting some to short excursions when they leave home at all. Continue Reading »
