Can Peppermint Caps cause D???
#201874 - 08/02/05 04:40 PM
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RnbwConnection78
Reged: 05/05/03
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Loc: Bensalem, PA (right outside of Philadelphia)
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I took peppermint caps last night for the first time. I took one at bed and one in the morning before breakfast. I just had an AWFUL attack and the only thing I think that could've caused it is the peppermint pills. It was just an AWFUL attack.. Please tell me I am not a freak. I didn't think these pills could affect me this way.
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I am so sorry for your attack HUGS. I think we are all individuals and ANYTHING can cause an attacks for someone. I had a hideous attack after 1/8th tsp of acacia!!! It may be rare but certainly possible! if you are feeling brave you can try them again in a few weeks just to make sure..but to be honest..its not like peppermint caps have the potential to cure your ibs...so I would personally stay away (I am a scaredy cat of attacks anyway!!!)
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Not huge attacks or anything but the D got worse on a daily basis and it was rather "fresh" iykwim  He he. I gave up on them in the end cause minty D was not for me. (((HUGS))) Hope you feel better soon.
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I could use a little help going! 
It seems to me that since they are suppose to soothe the spasms, they would tend to be more helpful for D and less helpful for C. But does anything about this IBS make sense? 
Let us know if you decide to give them another try and how it goes for you.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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~ Beth
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Yes -nt-
#201928 - 08/02/05 08:15 PM
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RnbwConnection78
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are you a D?
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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Do you guys use Heather's brand? I use Enzymatic Therapy brand Peppermint Caps .
Is there a difference?
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but I buy Heather's brand. I never used to use them much but started to see after a while that they really knocked cramps and grumbles out. I do not take them on a regular basis, just when grumbly.
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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