Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Hey guys, help needed please?

I have been where you have been. I know what it feels like. However, I do not know for sure what your stomach can tolerate or not. Personally, I cannot eat anything containing wheat, sugar, gluten, yeast, or dairy. I follow some of what Heather has, in addition to info from two other sources (the Yeast Connection and the Candida Cookbook). I recommend as the others have: try not to rely on the laxatives because they can become habit forming, as well as can eventually stop working because your system becomes used to them. Also, try the diets. A good book is the IBS cookbook. If you find that your stomach is still having issues you can try other sources out there.

I can tell you first hand that zelnorm works for some, but not for me. The doctor also had me on 3 different types of anti-depressants to help with my issues. All I have to say from that is that they made me worse, and have obliterated my trust in doctors.

Also, I cannot remember if Heather's books cover this or not, but be sure to try taking vitamin supplements, as well as a pro-biotic. I take a multi-vitamin, 1500 mg of VitC, and acidophilus daily.

The only times that I fall out of remission is when I eat EXACTLY what I am not supposed to eat.

I wish you well, and hope you start to feel better!

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