Yes - Hans has good advice...
12/29/03 01:33 PM
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Heather
Reged: 12/09/02
Posts: 7799
Loc: Seattle, WA
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try breaking the cycle very strictly for several days, and stick to chamomile or fennel tea to avoid upsetting your reflux. Unfortunately, peppermint is the best for cramps, but it's not an option for you because of the reflux. You could try brewing oregano - it's an antispasmodic and shouldn't trigger your reflux.
The acacia should NOT cause cramps - the only exception I can think of here is if you're at the point where literally anything entering your stomach is triggering your gastrocolic reflex to spiral out of control. Folks with IBS are very prone to this, and if your gut is in a constant cycle of attacks at this point, even drinking plain water could cause cramps. I'd try a low dose (1/2 teaspoon) of the acacia several times a day, plus the breaking the cycle diet. You want to calm your gut down, get it filled with soluble fiber, and get those gut muscle contractions back to normal. Add in the herbal teas to help with this. If you have to be perfectly still after you eat for the next few days, that's okay. Try to get out and walk a bit in between meals and snacks.
The good news is that once you break this cycle, your gut should calm down a lot and you'll be able to eat safe foods without triggering those cramps.
Please let me know how things go...
Best,
Heather
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