How can a person with IBSD have surgery on knee or hammer toes when I also have depression and anxiety disorder. I can't

Every morning upon awakening I have a dull stomachache, just an overall feeling of malaise. Usually around noon I start to feel better and continue with my regular activities. Could this just be anxiety? Anybody have this problem?

Hello @jackiem95,

You may notice that I moved your message to this discussion about IBS as I thought it would be beneficial to bring more people into the conversation.

You’ve asked a very pertinent question – the need to address gaps in conventional treatment for IBS, GERD and a few other digestive issues is an important priority. Integrative medicine can help people with many conditions better manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life by reducing fatigue, pain and anxiety. Here’s some information from Mayo Clinic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complementary-alternative-medicine/care-at-mayo-clinic/pcc-20393587

These published studies might interest you as well:

– Complementary and alternative medicines in irritable bowel syndrome: An integrative view https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3923011/
– Acupuncture and related therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1756284818820438
– Remedial yoga module remarkably improves symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome patients https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382015300561

Has anyone successfully worked with an Integrative Medicine specialist for multiple digestive issues including IBS and GERD? A friend referred me to someone who is a PhD in integrated medicine. I think some practicing in this specialty may also be MDs or DOs. Anyway, this partiuclar person is supposed to be very competent and has had success treating IBS patients.

Benefiber Fiber Supplement twice a day in any drink.... @ jackiem95

For me everything changed when I started using Fiber twice a day. Not fiber gummy's but fast absorbing powder...It has no flavor and you can use it in coffee or tea and it really works...

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