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Thanks for your reply. Tell me, what is the treatment for Crohns that you are following that has helped you so much, besides taking Miralax daily and eating Gluten Free. I already eat gluten free and find no relief from this. 
What autoimmune disorder do you have? And you were diagnosed with it even though you didn't show blood work for it or a colonoscopy to diagnose it? I had a small bowel series done, and the GI ruled out Crohns. It was perfectly normal.
What is your diet? Do you need to eat a low fiber diet now? Please, please email me and tell me about how you came to be C free, cramp free, and bloat free. You may just have some answers for me.
And shouldn't I go to an endocrinologist instead of a rheumitologist for Autoimmune Disorders? I am so interested in your story. My email is deerbeth@yahoo.com.
I hope you find some time to share more.
Thanks you
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Believe it or not I'm on an AD! Lexapro. Obviously isn't doing much. I just saw the doc who prescribed them and he increased the dose although I really wanted to try something else. I can't handle the increased dose very well as it seems to cause worse C. I haven't gone since the increase. But he says it's unrelated.
Thanks for you support Linz! Love to you.
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I emailed you a lengthy note  But... I forgot to tell you I get Plaquinil for my auto immune problems..
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Hey see what I mean about GF being tricky? ! Oats are not wheat, so they are gluten free...you need to do some good research on GF..
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I am chronicly C. I started Heather's diet and that helped with the pain but I was stil C. So I started taking an SFS in the AM and a probiotic in the PM and that helped a bit... but still C. One day I found this tape called Pilates for Dummies which was just what I needed. I do it for only a few minutes every morning (just three or four of the excercises) but it must do something to either relax my muscles or push things along... well I don't know exactly why it works but it does help. Also I don't have as much of a "tired stomach" anymore. I found that between the diet, the probiotic, the pilates and the SFS I seem to finaly thank G-d managing my IBS. 
Hope this helps. If anything... it couldn't hurt.
Speedy recovery!
Chany
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How did the flax seeds make you feel worse?
Are you asking me? At small doses I have no reaction to it, but as I go higher I get bloated and trapped gas..you know, the usual uncomfortablness  I think I don't do well with seeds.
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Hi
I'm pregnant and majoring suffering with IBS right now.What medication were you talking about the osmotic laxative one?
CandaceM1210
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Re: I did
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omg you poor thing!your in my prayers
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There are two CHEAP things you could do that might make a real difference in your suffering GP and IBS.
For GP:
This was mentioned earlier on this thread. Liquid erythromicin 200mg. A teaspoon is 200mg. You take it 3 times a day. What it does is force your stomach to empty. It's a very low dose antibiotic so it doesn't reduce your tolerance to infection and such. You take it for 2 weeks then take a week off and repeat this cycle so you don't build up an immunity to it's effect on the gastro system.
Cost: $10 or less
IBS-C or Bowel motility impairment (not sure which you have).
I don't know if you have insurance or not but Miralax has a generic called glycolax. I started "going" within 48 hours of taking this. It could be your "C" miracle. For me it's only $10 the Miralax was $20. It would be cheaper to than trying a bunch of different products that would not help you if part of your problem is nerve related. GP often affects the entire tract.
My insurance lets me get 90 day quantities so I pay $10 each for a 90 day supply.
I have been on both these meds for over a year. The problem in me getting so sick was eating mainly liquid dairy. I'm already feeling better after 6 days on this diet.
I wish that you would feel better after 6 days on these meds. They are the most common meds for GP and delayed intestinal emptying. This where you would start for GP and expand from there. I wouldn't "ask" your doctor I would demand the medication. Just be matter-of-fact and be "firm". Have someone go with you that can be firm if you cannot. Tell him/her you are suffering terribly and you want him/her to prescribe this medication. A doctor's first oath is to do no harm. You are being done harm by being medically neglected.
To let you know..... you are fighting against huge odds if you are not taking medication for GP regardless of how "slight" the doc says it is. Your symptoms are not "slight" and the stupid doc should be looking at your symptoms moreso than the tests. GP causes severe pain and nausea that often lands people in the ER multiple times. I don't know one single person that has GP that isn't on medication. It's mandatory for nearly all of us...for life. There is an extremely high chance the diet alone is not going to make you better, but with the meds with the diet you have a good chance. If you tell me what city you are in I can do a doctor search for recommended GP docs in your area.
P.S. I sent you an email regarding your pelvic surgery. Please get back with me on that.
((huggs))
Wendy in Oklahoma
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