Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I'm confused and will do anything

Gas has been my main IBS symptom. I am happy to say that doing hypnotherapy with Mike's tapes has made a big difference. I still can't quite believe it, actually. I was pretty skeptical but tired enough of IBS to give it a try. But, foodwise - sugar was a serious culprit for me, but mostly baked in things. I could occasionally eat a piece of hard candy and be okay. I have been "testing" myself lately with jelly beans left from Easter and have been fine. Do you avoid dairy and high fat foods? They were absolutely the worst things for me. Try not to get too hungry, too, because the air builds up in your stomach and gets pushed through once you do have food in your system. You should avoid carbonated drinks also. As for papaya tablets, they can be found in health food stores. I assume they are literally enzymes from the papaya plant and chlorophyll is added. There are MANY digestive enzymes, not just lactase. Go to a health food store and ask to see that section. Just read labels to get a sense of what's out there. I have used many and believed they were helping. I don't take any now and am doing better than ever, which I think is due to the hypnotherapy. I am only through 47 out of 100 sessions. You might want to consider it. Hope this helps.
Andie

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