Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Sorry lengthy, but I am ready to throw in the towel or die....

I still don't know how to use this board yet. I'll try and make this brief; I've had similar problems in the past, notice I said in the past. First of all I started going to natural paths, I'm sure you've met many who have, but the secret is meeting the right doctor, the right fit so to speak. I took drugs for only 3 months and realized it was only a band aid. So, to make a very long story shorter. I learned that all of us can't have a one size fits all diet, so I started looking into alternative foods, etc. I discovered that I can't eat bread, no matter how natural or fresh. The yeast makes my body freak out and swell. It also constipates you. The thing about the colon is you have to keep it calm and only eat things that are easy to digest for you, not for someone else that says, how good they feel after eating whole grain bread or whatever it may be. You have to go by common sense in terms of, how is your body reacting when I do this, or when I eat that. Another thing I found is Slippery Elm capsules, they sooth and coat the lining of your intestines and it's also an anti-inflammatory herb. Very mild, but so wonderful a God sent.
When you're doubled up in pain, use ice packs, not heat, you already have all kinds of heat in your intestines, cool it off; I also learned this, when I was on my period, it really helped. Just remember, you know your body better the anyone else, in terms of how it reacts to foods or stress. You have to take control of how it functions. If you have any faith in a greater power, then put that trust in the fact that you will find an answer, you just need to go within yourself and stop being afraid of trusting your own instincts.

For me, the rule of thumb is no bread (yeast), no heavy animal protein or very little in a vegie stir fry since it's hard to digest. No spices, watch the sugar intake, and make vegie juices for yourself or buy them at health stores, your body will appreciate the minerals you're giving it, that it usually can't get from the food. That's another reason for the dizziness, you're not absorbing, so calm the insides down and read up on juicing books and how millions have healed themselves through this method.
Good luck I know you'll get through this, I did, and I'm 45 now.
I hope this helps you, it's done wonders for me.

Liv

Edited by Livs (10/01/07 10:59 AM)

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