So Once Again Another IBS Pill Fails
#293943 - 12/17/06 11:22 AM
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My IBS symptoms, bloating, trapped gas, and c, continue to stay.
The best point I got to was last year, when I was taking Benefiber, Acidophillus, following Heather's diet, excerising, and having a lot of water.
Then I went and tried Dr. Natura, and it made things much worse, it took months to recover.
I then after testing for SIBO took Rifaxmin, no help.
I tried I a version of acupuncture, Tong Reng, no help.
I then was prescribed Zelnorm, this like the Dr. Natura made me feel much worse.
I felt bloated, trapped gas, and am now wondering how long the recovery of taking it for six days will take.
I only took it six days and have been off it four days and still am not recooped.
I'm wondering
1) What does this indicate about me since IBS treatments keep failing
2) What can I do and what direction should the treatment take considering:
-Dr. Natura and Zelnorm made things worse
-I responded best to Acidophillus, still taking it
1)Should I go to VSL and focus on the SIBO?
2) Focus on de stressing
3) Digestive Enzyme or Fennel?
4) Suggestions?
The IBS dr who is highly regarded thought since Rifaxmin didn't help and the SIBO tests are not strong indicators, that SIBO might not be connected to my symptoms, and it was best to try another path.
I am wonder what you think I should do?
Keep in mind I continue to follow the diet, exercise, along with gas-x and drink water.
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My gosh. I'm sorry I can't offer any help. I am very unfamiliar with a lot of the things you mentioned in your post, but I just wanted to offer my support and sympathy since I saw no one responded yet (boards slow on the weekned I guess). I've read some of your previous posts too...it sounds like you are really suffering and I admire your perseverence through all of this. Something's got to give and give you some relief eventually. I hope others can steer you in the right direction. Have a good night. 
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Originally IBS-D for a million years!
Then IBS-A, Now a transformed slightly C
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If you haven't tried the fennel for the gas and bloating, I definitely would - it's very effective.
I don't know much about SIBO, so I'm afraid I can't offer much advice on that front.
Being less stressed is bound to have a positive effect, I think. Stress can be a significant trigger for me, and, frustratingly, I also find it very hard to perceive just how much it is affecting me.
HTH.
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-Carol
IBS-A
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I don't know what aspect to target and it's quite aggravtaing.
Thanks for your support.
I suppose I can try Fennel, but I hate tea and am not good at making it, what about Fennel seeds?
I don't know if they'll work, after all, I take Acadia, and that's nothing special at 3 tablespoons a day.
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You can chew the seeds, and I think you also can get capsules at a HFS. I haven't tried capsules, but I have chewed the seeds and it works pretty well.
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-Carol
IBS-A
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Back to basics
#294041 - 12/18/06 08:59 AM
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You have sure had your share of problems. When I get into difficult situations like yours I drop back to my basic diet and stick with it until the problems subside. The recommendation on this web site is to use the break the cycle diet.
Personally what I would do is stop all SFS, digestive aids and probiotics and stay strictly on the break the cycle diet until stable. I find that many SFS, digestive enzymes and probiotics give me gas and bloating.
The diet I use to break my cycle is oatmeal with fruit (no milk of any kind) for breakfast and chicken breast with white rice and boiled carrots for lunch and supper. I am IBS-A with mostly D. Some people IBS-C claim that rice makes them more C and they have to add some IF. Once stable you can start to introduce other foods and aids one at a time until you understand what you can and cannot tolerate.
There aren't any quick fixes; there isn't a magic pill or potion. The only solution is patience and strict - very stick - control over your diet. Good luck
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Thanks.
The bloating has gotten VERY bad in recent days.
I am moving and had a few beers with my friends, only a few, I am wondering if this justa few beers could have bloated for days.
Is this possible?
Again your recommendation is to diet temporarily hard, and get fennel.
How long a recovery are we talking, and why is it again something that is supposed to help, Zelnorm, goes afoul?
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Your questions can be answered by reading the material on the website carefully and by searching the messages that have been posted in the past.
You need to take very strict control of you diet probably for the rest of you life. It is a hard lesson to learn but one that well worth learning. It will save you lots of pain and discomfort.
Good luck
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The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
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Yes - just a few beers can leave you bloated for days. I would recommend cutting out all alcohol.
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