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All of the 5-HTP products that I've looked at at our local pharmacy, Wal-Mart, and online supplement suppliers contain LARGE amounts of magnesium!
Hmmm... dunno what to say! 
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Which is responsible for the sound sleep and daytime relaxation, the Tryptophan or the 5-HTP? In a way, that sounds positive to me.
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I tried this also but for anxiety issues.My SIL uses it to manage her PMS and she swears by it but I never found it to work at all.deep breathing seemed to help me more.
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IBS-D since 1999...mostly stable..i do cheat too.Bad me.
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Magnesium free 5-HTP is available here. Perhaps one of these magnesium free 5-HTP supplements at a local health food store
Jarrow
Vitacost
Swanson
Supplement Spot
Doctor's Best
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The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet
The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS
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I'm sorry, but I'm still getting used to many of the abbreviations used on this website. Please excuse my ignorance. What is a SIL?
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Senior female, IBS-D, presently stable thanks to Heather & Staff
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Sister-in-law. There is an area on here that explains abbreviations.
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I have IBS-D as well as FM.
Was told 5HTP may help with the FM sleep issues.
When I started to take it I thought it was adversely affecting the IBS But over time I think not. Perhaps just a bad spell for me? I tend to cycle a lot.
It has improved sleep overall....not to where I would like it or where I function at my best, but better than it was.
Just went and read my label and no magnesium.
It is NOW and is available in health food stores in Canada.
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It's been a few months since I've been on this website and I have Heather and bubbles to thank for that! I haven't needed to visit because I've been feeling SO much better.
I started on Heather's diet about 6-8 months ago and immediately felt so much better. After taking my first dose of sf I felt like I had been given a new life. After following the diet for about a week I just kept feeling better every day. But I was still having constant pain in my lower abdomen. The doctor had checked this out and I underwent many tests only to find out it is from the ibs. While from what I gather here and what my gastro doc says this isn't normal, it also isn't abnormal.
After reading bubbles post I decided to try 5 HTP. I did days and days of research before I went to buy the supplement. I thought, what could it hurt if it doesn't work? And who doesn't need a mood enhancer? LOL
The positive effect it had on my ibs-d was obvious in less than 24 hours. From what I had read it would take much longer, up to 4 weeks, before I could tell a difference. I was so surprised to get the immediate relief I cried from happiness.
Now about 6 weeks later the constant pain in my belly is gone and I am much happier! The side effect of a feeling of well being is a BIG plus! I will never be a happy giggly person, that's not my personality, but I don't have the feeling of gloom and doom all the time now.
Thanks Heather, for the fantastic books and website! I feel human again! Your EFI diet is the best thing that has ever come from the internet for me!
Thanks Bubbles for the info on 5 HTP! The difference in me is amazing! I just wish this worked for everyone!
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This "bump" came at a fortuitous time. I had been thinking of trying 5-HTP for insomnia. I used to take tryptophan back in the 80's (before it was taken off the market) and it was a like a miracle for me. It allieved my anxiety and insomnia, which in turn was beneficial for my IBS.
So, I may take the plunge and give it a shot.
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IBS-A and GERD since 1983
Low FODMAP since 2012
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Which is responsible for the sound sleep and daytime relaxation, the Tryptophan or the 5-HTP? In a way, that sounds positive to me.
Both, since tryptophan is a precursor to 5-htp.
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