Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: 5-HTP My miracle cure!

It's been a few months since I've been on this website and I have Heather and bubbles to thank for that! I haven't needed to visit because I've been feeling SO much better.

I started on Heather's diet about 6-8 months ago and immediately felt so much better. After taking my first dose of sf I felt like I had been given a new life. After following the diet for about a week I just kept feeling better every day. But I was still having constant pain in my lower abdomen. The doctor had checked this out and I underwent many tests only to find out it is from the ibs. While from what I gather here and what my gastro doc says this isn't normal, it also isn't abnormal.

After reading bubbles post I decided to try 5 HTP. I did days and days of research before I went to buy the supplement. I thought, what could it hurt if it doesn't work? And who doesn't need a mood enhancer? LOL

The positive effect it had on my ibs-d was obvious in less than 24 hours. From what I had read it would take much longer, up to 4 weeks, before I could tell a difference. I was so surprised to get the immediate relief I cried from happiness.

Now about 6 weeks later the constant pain in my belly is gone and I am much happier! The side effect of a feeling of well being is a BIG plus! I will never be a happy giggly person, that's not my personality, but I don't have the feeling of gloom and doom all the time now.

Thanks Heather, for the fantastic books and website! I feel human again! Your EFI diet is the best thing that has ever come from the internet for me!

Thanks Bubbles for the info on 5 HTP! The difference in me is amazing! I just wish this worked for everyone!

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