Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Question by SamaAnna: Health issues…IBS?? or not? Please Help!?
For the past 9 months i’ve been dealing with a lot of stomach problems. At first it was just constipation but over time it’s escalated to being more than that. Here’s a list of my current symptoms:

1. Constipation….i can literally go a week without having a BM
2. Sharp Pains on both sides of stomach….it feels like there’s knives swarming around in my stomach for a few hours at a time once or twice a week.
3. Burning feeling….in my upper abdomen it feels like it’s burning…and then my upper back will hurt.
4. Loss of apetite….i have lost 30 Lbs. so far from just lack of appetite because food usually makes things worse.

As for those ofyou who will say that i should go see a doctor….i’ve seen 7…i’ve been to a gastroenterologist, and even a gynecologist. I had a colonoscopy/endoscopy and it came out normal. The gynecolosit told me about some little things he found in ultrasound i had..but he says that they wouldnt cause me any pain. The gastroenterologist now says that i must have Irritable Bowel Syndrome…but that doesn’t explain the knife swarming feeling or the burning. I got my Gallbladder removed in november because they found gallstones inside and thought that must be causing my pain..but it didn’t get rid of it at all. I’ve tried laxatives and most of the time they don’t work. I drink a lot of water every day..atleast 64 oz. I’ve tried high fiber diets..they didn’t help really. Also my menstrual cycles are very irregular and very very painful..and even my normal stomach problems get worse. I’m takin 4 different meds everyday tryin to relieve me of the pain but it’s not doing a whole lot of good. So if anyone has ever gone through what i’m going through or has any idea what could be causing this pain..thatd be awesome.

Best answer:

Answer by Alexandria F
i go through it too i know how it feels you should try exalax its a pill its suposed to be a stool softener but it really works as for the pain i recommend you take pain killers. And for the food you should see a doctor for that but dont drick alot of water it will make it worse thats what happens to me drink plum juice

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Question by Lucy: Can someone help me with my health issues?
18yrs old, female, 110lbs, not sexually active. Here’s what’s wrong:

I’ve been feeling very odd lately. For about 2 weeks or so, I just feel extremely exhausted. I am getting 8-9 hours of sleep every night, and sleep through the night with no trouble. I am not under any real amount of stress. I go to school 5 days a week 1hr 30 minutes every other day, and 3hrs every other day. I have no homework to make me stressful. I do not think I am depressed because, well, I don’t feel depressed! I’m just so tired. My body and mind are tired. I am having horrible migraines about 2 times a day, usually when I wake up, and once in the evenings. I usually take some Ibruprofen for it, but it doesn’t help. I try not to take lots of pain killers though, because they upset my stomach. I have also been getting the feeling of over heating a lot. Could be related to anxiety, but I don’t feel anxious or nervous when it happens. I describe them as “Hot Flashes” but my mother says I couldn’t possibly have them because I am only 18.

I am going to the doctor next week, but would like to see if anyone could possibly have some suggestions of what’s wrong, or what I could talk to my doctor about (like possible things that could be wrong.) I’m sure there are a million things that could be wrong, since my symptoms are so common, but I just want to check all options.

PLEASE NO RUDE ANSWERS.

My current diagnosed medical problems are: (incase they could somehow be related, which I doubt they are).

-IBS- Irritable bowel syndrome
-Stomach Spasms
-Digestive Disorder (Food does not digest slowly enough)
-Allergic to dairy, red sauces, most spices.

I am currently on medicine for the first 3, and have a special diet for the last one. I have never experienced any unusual side effects from them.

If you would like to talk more, or know more or have anything else relating to my issues, please email me at silvercat414@gmail.com

Thank you.
Yes I am on birth control, the Depo-Provera shot. I have been on it for a total of 7 months.

Best answer:

Answer by Dio
You could have an iron deficiency, but also a hormonal imbalance. Are you currently taking any birth control? The iron deficiency could stem from your digestive disorders, which you could also be treating with probiotics.

If you are on birth control then I think the hot flashes would be associated with this. If possible, discontinue use and see how you feel. Synthetic hormones are very bad over the long term, and in the short term as well because of all these side effects they can cause. I know most doctors won’t even prescribe them to friends and family.

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Question by Lush: I am 32. Is it possible to get my health back after years of abusing my body?
If I started on a health program now, would I live a full life or am I pretty much gong to die young. I have stopped all my vices but really need to get back into health.

For the last fifteen years, I have smoked heavily (quit a few months ago). From the age of 21 – 26, I also smoked marijuana regularly and drank amost daily. I also have suffered from bulimia. Needless to say, I never kept up on my fitness and health.

So far my health history is Irritable bowel Syndrome, elevated blood pressure (now normal with diet and lifestyle changes), and hemmorhoids, but nothing serious yet.

Best answer:

Answer by Jay
While it’s not possible to repair 100% of the damage done you can still impact and help your body alot. It won’t be fast but you should see some improvements in your body even if it is just peace of mind that you’re taking care of it. By the way congratulations this is great to hear.

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Question by Banana: Health Majors Please help! Last test on health & i am really stressed.?
These are some of the ones i dont know. I mean there are ones out of this that i do know but yeah, I am really stressed and need help. Please Please help me.

27. Which type of diabetes generally occurs in young adults and children and always requires insulin as part of the treatment plan?

type 1
type 2
type 3
type 4

28. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of skin cancer?

crushing chest pain
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or discharge
thickening or lumps

29. What is the most fatal form of skin cancer associated with moles?

squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
acute cell melanoma

30. What disease is caused by a bacteria and can be sent in a powdery form for bioterrorism and leads to difficulty breathing and even death?

West Nile virus
anthrax
bovine spongiform encephalopathy
stroke

31. What is the general name for all infections that cause diarrhea to occur?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn’s Disease
Colon Cancer
Dysentery

32. Which fat leads to atherosclerosis and can contribute to one’s risk of a heart attack or stroke?

steroids
cholesterol
phospholipids
olive oil

33. What is key to improve cancer’s survival rates?

improve people’s nutrition and lifestyle choices
more research into better chemotherapy drugs
programs that stress early detection and intervention
better surgical techniques to remove all cancer cells

34. What is the disease that involves changes in the nerves and chemicals of the brain leading to memory loss, personality changes, and complete dependency?

Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
Paget’s
Grave’s

35. Which of the following is not a disorder related to hypertension?

congestive heart failure
stroke
diabetes mellitus
heart attack

36. How is hepatitis B typically transmitted?

fecal-oral route
bacteria and its spores
contaminated blood or sexual contact
breast-feeding

37. Which STD can cause blindness in a newborn baby if it infects the baby’s eyes during the birth process while producing a greenish yellowish drainage from the reproductive organs of the infected adults?

syphilis
gonorrhea
genital herpes
chlamydia

38. Which STD begins as chancres or open lesions on the reproductive organs and can invade the nerous system causing difficulty speaking, headaches, blurred or diminishing vision, seisures, problems with memory and thinking, and depression?

syphilis
gonorrhea
genital herpes
chlamydia

39. Which organ is affected by hepatitis?

brain
stomach
uterus
liver

40. Which of the following is not a form of anthrax infection?

digestive
circulatory
skin
respiratory

41. The lack of which of the following hormones from the pancreas prevents the body from regulating its own blood sugar?

insulin
adrenaline
testosterone
melanin

42. Which of the following bacterial STDs is the most common in the United States causing the formation of a painless lesion which may result in scarring of the pelvic organs and sterility?

gonorrhea
genital warts
syphilis
chlamydia

43. What is the cause of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy?

bacteria
virus
prion
fungi

44. Which of the following best describes symptoms of BSE (Mad Cow Disease)?

fatty plaque in the arteries leading to chest pain
loss of the ability to sense, move, and think
skin rash, digestive disturbances, and difficulty breathing
severe headache or no symptoms at all

45. Which of the following best describes symptoms of diabetes mellitus?

crushing chest pain, nausea, weakness, and fatigue
excessive urination, thirst, and hunger
flu-like symptoms, headache, and stiff neck
loss of coordination on one side, slurred speech, and difficulty concentrating

46. Which of the following could cause a non-communicable disease?

viruses
bacteria
smoking
fungi

47. Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?

Alzheimer’s disease
common cold
heart disease
diabetes mellitus

48. Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to cope with a chronic illness?

financial obligations to cover treatment and care that health insurance may not

Best answer:

Answer by Mags
First of all, who made up these questions? I’m not that impressed.
These questions have been around for awhile – you could have just searched Y!A and found identically worded questions.
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While you may be stressed, if you don’t know the answers to some of these, what are you doing in this class?
Just entering all of the answers takes more time than you spent cutting and pasting them.

27. Type 1 – the body does not produce insulin read this article: http://www.lifescript.com/Health/Conditions/Diabetes/The_Double_Whammy_What_is_Type_3_Diabetes.aspx

28 Crushing chest pain

29. Malignant melanoma
http://www.cancercenter.com/skin-cancer-melanoma.htm

30. Anthrax
https://health.google.com/health/ref/Anthrax

31. Question does not make sense because it is not accurate but the answer has to be dysentery as the other 3 options are not infection related
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diarrhea/

32. cholesterol
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Atherosclerosis/Atherosclerosis_Causes.html

33. all of the above but if you have to chose one go with programs which stress early detection and insurance plans which cover intervention

34. Alzheimer’s followed by Parkinson’s with dementia

35. Diabetes – but there is a relationship
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2152

36. Hep B is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids – read and figure out the answer
http://www.hepb.org/hepb/transmission.htm

37. Several can cause eye infection but the answer you want is gonorrhea
http://www.wdxcyber.com/stds_pregnancy.html
38. see: reference above for answer

39. see: reference in question #36 or just think about it

40. see: question #30 reference

41. see: question #27 reference

42. see: question #37 reference

43. Mad Cow Disease – caused by watching too much Boston Legal in reruns – ok, it is thought to be a prion disease http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_spongiform_encephalopathy

44. see: reference in #43

45. excessive urination, thirst and hunger

46. this one’s on you to think about

47. You don’t know this one? That’s nothing to sneeze at

48. You should be aware of the fact that you can add the rest of the answer by simply returning and adding it.

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Question by slhannah: Mental Health Question…Help ASAP!?
Hmm.. Ok, so I have anxiety issues, depression sometimes, been diagnosed with Bi polar disorder, and lately have been under some major stress from relocating and working .. so I have been overeating and have had some stomach problems (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which has given me stabbing pains in my stomach. So I am working with my EAP to find a counselor, I have been going to therapy for a few years and know that its URGENT for me to see someone ASAP, before it starts affecting me even worse. I am on medication – Lamictal which is a mood stabilizer, Trazadone for sleep at night, and Seroquel mood stabilizer too, so I just kinda need some advice on what to do, I’m gonna start exercising, and getting massages, so I dunno .. I just need serious help, thanks alot for listening.. Oh yeah and I go to NA meetings 5 times a week, I had a bad addiction and went to a treatment center and got clean, have relapsed .. but currently clean .. so I dunno, I’m just trying to establish a personal relationship with God that will help me out a bit .. but DAMN.

Best answer:

Answer by Jared T
I know the Holy Bible can help people with any problem they may have down here on earth. If it’s ok with you could i talk to you one on one about your problems. Just click on my name and email me.

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