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IBS: How to get rid of or ease the symptoms?

Posted by vkzwkansas @vkzwkansas, Oct 23, 2011

I have tried about everything to get rid or ease the symptoms of IBS. I have had a colonoscopy, celiac test, ultra sound on uterus, endoscopy, food allergy test, etc. I had my gallbladder removed and that helped some. I have tried probiotics, dicyclomine, imodium, colestipol, staying away from wheat and corn products. Right now I am taking Aloecure and that isn't helping. Nothing seems to help ease the symptoms. Imodium will take care of the diarrhea when that is the problem but I still have to deal with multiple bowels movements and feeling of still having to go all day long, every day. Does anyone have any other ideas of what a person could try?

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dia2ne | @dia2ne | Sep 29, 2022
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Yesterday, my dr. recommended trying peppermint capsules. She said quite a few people are experiencing relief. Of course, I know everything doesn't work the same for everyone, being an herbal enthusiast, I do know that. I've just ordered them.

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They helped me when at my worse digestively. Also Ginger Tea!

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donnam7900 | @donnam7900 | Sep 29, 2022
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I’ve just started gut directed hypnotherapy. Too soon to tell for sure, but I do think it is helping. It is great to talk to a dr that actually “gets it”!

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Where did you find this doctor? I have tried everything and need help.

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sallyw133 | @sallyw133 | Sep 29, 2022
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Does anyone know of a medication to relieve symptoms of IBS?

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He is at Cleveland Clinic. I believe you can find others online or through the IBS site. I needed a referral.

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johnbluffside | @johnbluffside | Sep 30, 2022
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Does anyone know of a medication to relieve symptoms of IBS?

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Hypnotheraphy/ trained in Gut therapy
Antidepressants
Peppermint capsules cheapier than Ibguard
Low FODMAP diet/ $10.00 app
Work with a registered dietician who knows IBS
Keep changing drs till you find one who cares & listens

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shells14 | @shells14 | Sep 30, 2022
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Does anyone know of a medication to relieve symptoms of IBS?

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I got alot of good tips from a dietician and seems I got no fiber in my diet as I was eating lots of fruit and vegetables. She said go organic also as everything nowadays is sprayed with some insecticide GMO's. She also gave me a really good probiotic and peppermint oil . We shall see.

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sunshine2023 | @sunshine2023 | Mar 7, 2023
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I am still learning. However, I have found taking dicyclomine 20 mg 3xper day a lifesaver. I also am trying the Low Fermentation Diet/SIBO diet from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. I searched on line for IBS/ SIBO diet. I still have a lot to learn. I have found that less fiber is better than more.
Dicyclomine taken as prescribed has brought peace to my intestines. No more bloating, cramping and only intermittent diarrhea.
Also eating white bread, french bread, italian bread, sourdough bread are all fine.
It is an easy diet.
IBS-D plus SIBO is challenging. There is no cure but I am getting more good days than bad now.

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I am very glad to hear you had success and more good days than bad days. How did you determine you had SIBO? For the dicycline how do you take it , certain time before or certain time after a meal?

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rocknrobbn | @rocknrobbn | Mar 7, 2023
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Does anyone know of a medication to relieve symptoms of IBS?

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I am having an IBS flare right now and I take the dicyclomine with or without meals morning, noon and dinner. Plus I have fecal leakage. UGH!!! Dicyclomine decreases hypermotility, bloating, bowel cramps.

My SIBO got better after a course of two antibiotics at the same time for 10 days.

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mikayla68 | @mikayla68 | Mar 12, 2023
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@rsacker indicated that someone cured IBS? Is this possible? I have IBS-D and it has changed my entire life - and not for the better.

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From what I’ve learned there is no cure. It can be beautifully managed by going through the FODMAP process and then avoiding the foods that are your triggers. Also Nerva helps a lot!

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grannydee | @grannydee | Mar 13, 2023
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Does anyone know of a medication to relieve symptoms of IBS?

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First make SURE that you have been tested for EPI!
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
I was misdiagnosed for 30 years with IBS until I was tested for EPI.
My entire life has changed for the better since I now have the proper medication!

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ilean | @ilean | Mar 13, 2023
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First make SURE that you have been tested for EPI!
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
I was misdiagnosed for 30 years with IBS until I was tested for EPI.
My entire life has changed for the better since I now have the proper medication!

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What are you taking for EPI?

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