Irritable Bowel: Myself
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Crohn's Disease
Asked by A.H. from Lynchburg
on July 14, 2011
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I was diagnosed with Crohn's 15 years ago and up until this last year I have been able to control it with drug therapy and diet changes. Now my doctor says I may need ...
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- I had a friend that I worked with that has chrons disease. She had the surgery and it has been two years since she had an attack. She still has to take medicine but fe...
- I have a coworker of mine that has Crohns and she does the remicaid treatmeant about every 5-6 weeks. It seems to really help her with the pains she has. I do know t...
- Hi A. - Like you, I prefer to avoid medication (and surgery) if possible. I take a great supplement that cured my IBS & my GERD. I've seen it help many people with m...
IBS Help
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on June 15, 2008
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I've had IBS for many years..I'm now 32. My IBS is with constipation problems. I usually take benefiber as my fiber supplement but sometimes don't see much result an...
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- There is a man named Jordan Rubin who had IBS and completely healed himself through nutrition. (He came very close to death). He has a company called Garden of Life th...
- Hi D., I actually have a friend that had your issues and she found relief totally natural through an electro dermal screening process that lead her to some natural p...
- I had digestive problems starting when I was in high school. It got much worse in college. Only after giving up meat have I been pain, gas and bloating free. Also m...
Celiac Disease
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on July 16, 2010
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I am becoming very good friends with a woman who has celiac diease, and I have a few questions. We are having them for dinner and I make a french tort that I would lo...
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- I also have a very good friend with Celiac's. I don't make anything for her from scratch, but I do make boxed treats for her that state "gluten free" on the box. The...
- Cross contamination can happen at any point. From the mixing bowl that had a spec of something from the food before to the cutting board. A friend got sick because hi...
- It probably is fear, Celiac is definately one of those diseases that takes a lot of research and a lot of knowledge just to get through each day. A good friend has ce...
Looking for Anyone with IBS
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on September 21, 2008
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I have just been diagnosed with IBS. I have been having lots of extreme pain off and on for about a year and a half. The pain has been really bad for the past two week...
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- S., I was diagnosed with IBS back in March. My doctor gave me Symax if the cramping got really bad but not something to take on a daily basis. His advice was to i...
- Hi S.. I have ibs & have for a long time. i had tried everything. Until my Dr. told me to get a vegetable laxative. Oh boy. such relief. I can't believe it. It works g...
- Hi S.! I was diagnosed with IBS about 10 years ago. My doc put me on all kinds of meds, but the one thing that helped the most was increasing my fiber intake. I had t...
Possibly IBS? Beginning May Be TMI for Some Readers
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on July 7, 2009
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Last Thursday I woke up doubled over in pain from my lower abdomen. Awhile later I had bad dio and a lot of blood with it. After 6 hours of this I ended up in the ER t...
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- Try peppermint oil. Young Living is the best. Rub some on the area that hurts. Be sure to use a carrier oil or lotion as it could burn you. Good luck - hope you fee...
- I spent many years following the instructions and taking all the medicine that the doctors gave and then I chose another path. Don't get me wrong, doctors are great f...
- i have had the same issue and it is ibs its misserable i was going to europe and my pharmacist ghave me charcoal tablets they do work great for while you are out of to...
Seeking Advice on How to Cope with Celiac Disease While Healing Takes Place
Asked by K.M. from Louisville
on March 6, 2008
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I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, I have been on the diet for 7 weeks and I wake up every morning with gas pains up high in my stomach. The gas does not g...
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- K., My niece is celiac sprue. My sister in law has gone extreme with her, being very caution on what she eats & even comes in contact with. She reads every label & ...
- I don't know anything about your disease, but I do know about gas pains. When I had my tubes tied, back in 1983 I had the worse gas pains ever from my tummy being ope...
- K. I have not been diagnosed with Celaic disease, actually no doctor has been able to diagnose me with anything. I do have similiar problems that you have. Everyday I ...
Have a Health Issue. Maybe Someone Could Help
Asked by N.A. from Chicago
on December 8, 2008
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Dear Moms, I just would like some advice or just curious if anyone has ever had the same issues I have. I am a wife and mother, pretty good life. My husband and boys...
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- Do you eat a lot of carbs or sweets? When blood sugar spikes or crashes, it can make you feel dizzy. My mom also had dizziness a while back and eliminated caffeine a...
- N., this might help you. I have been using nutrition supplements for about 3.5 years. I couldn't tell you how this works, but somehow, having the optimum nutrition the...
- I have a relative and a couple of friends who have had various immune diseases with similar symptoms and similar reactions from doctors. It took decades for my SIL's d...
All Kinds of Stomach Problems - Not Sure How to Label It
Asked by S. from Dallas
on June 28, 2009
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I'm wondering if I'm experiencing IBS or celiac disease. For several years, I've had a very spastic gallbladder, but all the tests have shown nothing abnormal (at leas...
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- All I can say is... get a second (or third, if necessary) opinion! If your doctor's tests don't show anything abnormal, find another doctor. You clearly are sufferin...
- hello S., Sorry to hear you've been feeling so miserable and doctors have not been able to help you. you may need a multifaceted aproach to figure this one out. I m...
- If it's IBS or celiac disease you need a major change in diet. No wheat, wheat gluten, barley, rye or oats. No fried foods. No carbonated drinks. You'll need high qual...
Need Help for Fibromyalgia
Asked by A.V. from Dallas
on June 18, 2009
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Hi,
I have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have been prescribed Lyrica. I am looking for a more natural way of dealing with the issue. Any suggestions? Anyon...
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- I used acupuncture after a terrible car accident - head injury, neck & back trauma, chronic pain and pinched nerves. My neurosurgeon recommended neck surgery and medi...
- Lyrica can be a god send! It is an amazing medication. I understand your want for an alternative, but I would not discount it. I have watched the effects of this m...
- I second the recommendation for Dr. Chalmers. I would also check out Dr. Steve Homoky at Coit & Spring Creek. He's an acupuncturist who specializes in Allergy Eliminat...
Seeking New Primary Care Md Within 45 Min Salem NH Area
Asked by S.C. from Boston
on May 24, 2009
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I want to find a primary care MD who listens to his/her patients. The last three I've had have been aweful. After much begging because of the amount of pain I'm in e...
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- I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Dr. Conceta Oteri at Willowbend Family practice. I was dealing with some GI issues for quite a while, and it was brushed off as IBS. When I switch...
- My husband and I both see Dr. Scott Lowe at Derry Medical clinic. We are both very picky about the Dr. we see and we both very much like him. He tells it like it is,...
- I love love love my PCP! She's Elizabeth Chase at Briarwood Primary Care. She's in the Elliot Hospital system, and located in Manchester. Best of luck to you!
