What is the best thing for a severe bout of IBS?
#44008 - 02/10/04 06:25 AM
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d15c0
Reged: 02/10/04
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When IBS is really severe, what is the best method(s) for getting your digestive system back to "normal"?
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My Fix
#44041 - 02/10/04 08:07 AM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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For me -- and everyone's different -- but for ME, if the attack is severe, my fix is 6-part:
1. Donnatal immediately (it takes 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. to kick in).
2. Equalactin (it works right away).
3. Hot bath.
4. Peppermint tea.
5. Heating pad on my tummy.
6. Go to bed and sleep it off.
Works every time.
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what exactly is equalactin?
I definately use the hot bath
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Equalactin
#44054 - 02/10/04 09:09 AM
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Bevvy
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I got introduced to Equalatin by Heather, who enclosed a sample with my order for peppermint, fennel and acacia.
Equalactin equalizes the water balance in the bowels to restore normal bowel movements. "In the diarrhea stage of IBS, Equalactin absorbs water and gives the stool bulk and substance, leading to normal bowel movements. In the constipation stage, Equalactin binds the water to the hard, dry stool, creating softer stools that are easier to pass." "When you feel the onset of IBS symptoms, take Equalactin to provide relief and to prevent the episode from becoming severe."
Active ingredient: 625mg. Calcium Polycarbophil (equivalent to 500mg. Polycarbophil).
It's great stuff! I had a hard time finding it locally, even though it's "over-the-counter." The pharmacist ordered a supply of it for me. I keep the sample that Heather gave me in my emergency medicine cabinet in my purse, and the box of Equalactin I got from the pharmacist I keep in the bathroom. One box of 48 chewable tablets (they're not bad tasting, actually!) cost me $6.87. A bargain at ANY price!
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Re: Equalactin
#44056 - 02/10/04 09:14 AM
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Kree
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Isn't Equalactin just another soluble fiber supplement? Or does it also contain something else?
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Re: Equalactin
#44062 - 02/10/04 09:28 AM
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Bevvy
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Yes, Kree. Equalactin
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hi; FOR ME,I just have a peice of sour dough or french bread then I know there is something in my stomach, when I feel like I have had enough to eat than I will have a big glass of water to work it all through.
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Re: My Fix
#44073 - 02/10/04 10:19 AM
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louise
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where have you been? equalactin is a fibre supplement that can be ordered through hardtofindbrands.com.
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Welcome to the board!
First are you IBS-C or D? I'm D and I take
2 Imodium,
1 Bentyl ( a prescription anti spasmodic available here in the US, generic name dicyclomine)
2 Phazyme.
(...and a partridge in a pear tree!!)
Then I drink a glass of Metamucil.
Then I eat only Heather's super safe soluble fiber food list for two days.
Good luck and keep coming back!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Here's mine (I'm IBS-C):
*I try to eat as little as possible. I need to give my digestive tract a rest. If anything, I have some sourdough toast.
*Strongly brewed cup of fennel tea. Then a cup of strongly brewed Yerba Mate' tea.
*Citrucel powder 3-4 scoops/day.
*Exercise. Even if it hurts like hell. I stair step, Pilates or Yoga. It hurts, but I might as well be exercising if I'm hurting anyway.
*Heating pad, magazine and/or DVDs. I've spend entire weekends on the couch.
*Peppermint Oil capsules (enteric coated)
*Alka Seltzer. Surprisingly, this worked for me. I was feeling "full" and was scrounging around my medicine cabinet and found this. Said to take it for overindulgence in food. Well, it felt like I ate Thanksgiving dinner after a two-slices-of-toast breakfast. It worked. The fizzies might not be tolerated for everyone, though.
*WATER WATER WATER !! At least 72 ounces daily for me. If not more.
*Hot bath with scented oils, dim lights and a candle. Lavender oil is an anti-stress oil, and is calming. Lots of bubbles, too, for making bath mohawks.
That's all I got.
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~jules
Edited by jules (02/10/04 12:48 PM)
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