Hi,
New to the board and fairly new to IBS, which I have been diagnosed with. Went through all batteries of tests, almost all the ...oscopies etc. All negative. But constantly display all the symptoms of IBS. Constant gas, bloating, cramps, everyday, always have the urge to go, but mostly only gas.
I have tried for 1 week florastor, not much luck, I did not see any changes. I have tried peppermint tea for a week, no luck. I have read pretty much everything that I could read on this site.
My regular diet is not terrible, but not excellent either.
I do not drink coffee, soft drinks, no junk food practically. I eat chicken, steak, spaghetti, fish, potatoes, carrots, corn, salad, pancakes, cold cut sandwiches, rice, drink 1-2 glasses of juice a day, rest is water, etc.
When I see all the options proposed by everyone on the message boards, it just seems to unreal.
Do the diets really work, do the supplements really work, etc. I just feel that I am cashing out a lot of $ and I see no results. I want to feel well and alive, but not well and poor !
I am not sure where to start anymore.
Unfortunately, my past knowledge, experiences with friends using natural products, yoga, etc. has not been great...it just seems like a big scam ! When I talk to people, they say try supplements for example Omega-3 tablets but for 6 months before I can see results, or hypnotherapy for so long, that it will cost me an arm ! I do not have that kind of $ to shell out for potential therapies that may or may not work !
You probably see where I am going...
I have also looked at the diets, and I am very picky in terms of what I eat, so a lot of the things, foods proposed have no appeal to me, ie zuchinni, soya milk, tofu, etc.
Anyone have tips on where to start and the probable success ratio !
I just feel this is like a long journey to nowhere, apart from depleting my bank account !
Sorry if I sound pessimistic.....
Thanks for any help you can provide,
Eli
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