Hi All, Here's an interesting article I came across which relates SIBO and IBS. http://www.medicinenet.com/small_intestinal_bacterial_overgrowth/page5.htm Where can one take the breath test? Does one...
How is SIBO diagnosed? What are the symptoms? I have gas, bloating and incomplete evacuation and thought it was IBS, however my doctor feels that in the absence of constipation/diarrhea and/or...
Hi, I'm back after quite a while. I did a colon cleanse treatment for over a month around 2 years ago, and the results were very good. Surprisingly, after the first treatment my stools were once...
Hi All, My special thanks to this forum. Looking back on all those years of struggling with IBS symptoms, I really wish I had come across this forum sooner. My symptoms date back to over 20 years ago...
Hi All, Here's another interesting link. I am really amazed with the results of a regular fitness routine, and thought I'd share this interesting article. My IBS symptoms are 50% reduced with...
I have noticed that regular exercise helps a lot with gas and abdominal distention problems, especially exercises that flex and stretch the abdominal and core muscles. Walking and drinking plenty of...
Many Thanks, Realised soon after I posted and came back to edit, but luckily Des had already removed my e-mail address....
I would be very interested in learning better breathing techniques. Correct breathing techniques are vital for good health and help in stressful situations. My e-mail address is . Many thanks....
Thanks Des, I have learned a lot from this forum and its all about sharing. This website also has loads of info on nutrition and exercise demos....
Hi All, I'd like to share a website I came across recently which is a great resource for fitness and exercise: www.sparkpeople.com Recently, I have been trying to work on sensible eating and fitness...
Hi, I found this post in another thread and thought it would be appropriate to copy it into this section since it lists a lot of DON'T which could be useful to may of us who are new to this forum. I...
Hi, I'm back after a very busy week. Good news, the H.Pylori tests were negative for myself as well as my husband; so that's one less problem to worry about, thank goodness! Started on the Healthy...
Still curious about the above, and wondering whether to try it again - Please advise. Thanks. Also came across literature on Sun Chlorella - they claim it addresses a number of ailments, including...
Hi Karen B, Have you tried taking Probiotic capsules? These may help you in addition to taking yogurt, which may not be a sufficient source for healthy flora. I too am a newbie, so anyone please...
Hi 7Lil, I would be interested in reading the thread with information on Calcium; what is the title of the thread? Thanks...
Thanks for the advice on the antibiotics and probiotics combination; that's going to be quite a challenge since I am not very careful/organized when it comes to taking medications - I tend to skip...
Thanks Des, I will be starting on a new probiotic (Healthy Gut) which I described in an earlier post. The recommended dose is 2 capsules, but I plan to take 1 capsule twice daily at first and then...
I have not yet started on any medication, but I may need to if the results of my H-pylori test are positive - should know about that by the end of this week. I am really reluctant to take medicine...
A lot of factors come into play here, depending upon: a) each individual's rate of metabolism b) type of diet - some high-protein foods like meat take longer to digest, whereas fruit, vegetables,...
Hi All, Glad to report that for the first time in months I had no IBS symptoms all day today. I was out of the house really early today, used public transport (over one hour each way) and did not get...
Hi 7Lil, I checked the Activa website and it looks like an amazing product; however it is not well known in Canada as it is in the US. Will do some checking around today for Activa and also for the...
Thanks again, 7 Lil, this has been a great help. Is Danon Activa available over-the-counter? It seems to be just what I need. Over the last week, I have been able to manage my symptoms really well,...
Hi 7Lil, This is a great start. Many thanks for starting this thread. I'm sure it will help a lot of us newbies to manage our symptoms better. Although these questions will sound silly and obvious to...
Many thanks to 7 Lil for starting that thread. I'm sure it will help a lot of us, especially the newbies, to manage our symptoms better ....... The rest of the text has been moved to the new thread...
Thanks guys, eating wisely is sure helping my IBS symptoms. I love oranges and any citrus fruit, but I think moderation is the key, because they do tend to increase acidity, especially when one is...
Stress and anxiety are sure triggers for IBS symptoms in most cases. I am fine when I am at home or in a comfort zone with close friends and family with an accessible washroom nearby. I seem to tense...
Thanks Keriamon, I will add those to my exercise routine; guess I should have started that a long time back. BTW, now that I have included exercise, healthy diet, water, probiotics, etc. into my...
I remember being treated with Flagyl many years back, but not sure in what connection. Is Flagyl prescribed for bacterial overgrowth? How long is the treatment and after what interval can it be...
I was doing some research on my condition and came across the condition "pelvic floor dyssynergia." Have any of you ladies come across this? My symptoms date back to a difficult childbirth many years...
Sounds interesting. BTW what symptoms of IBS does carafate take care of? Does it help with the bloating, gas, and D? Thanks....
That was a good one :devil: Reminds me of another one. An elderly lady went to the clinic to report she was passing a lot of gas which did not bother her but strangely enough many people had left the...
He had bleeding just on one occasion when passing stools. It wasn't just trace bleeding or on the surface of stools - rather like drops of fresh blood, which made us alarmed and on my insistence we...
----- when you are jealous of your dog because: (a) he can wait until you decide to take him outside (b) his stools look so healthy and formed (c) he kicks the dust behind him with satisfaction and...
Hi Prevail, My husband recently had bloody stools and we went to the doctor immediately (I have been working in hospitals and know that bright red blood in stools should be reported immediately)....
Thanks Canyonbabe711. I wish there was something that one could safely take/do to avoid gassy symptoms - it is really such a pain. Can one have gas even without bacterial overgrowth - has anyone...
----- you actually think the meeting went well because you could pay attention to the agenda and discussion rather than watching out for tummy rumblings and gas, and could stay on after the meeting...
Hi All, I am really glad I joined this forum. I have received a lot of information and support, which has improved my confidence and stress levels already. Knowing that I am not alone and that some...
Has anyone tried enema treatments - I hear they work. Would like to know how often and which types are known to work. Would appreciate any info including the pros and cons. Thanks....
Thanks 7Lil, your posts today have been very helpful to me. I am determined to manage my symptoms and not allow them to get the upper hand; hope I can be persistent enough to overcome this problem...
I have heard that a breath test can be done to check for bacterial overgrowth, but apparently this is quite expensive; I presently do not have coverage, and OHIP does not cover this test. What are...
Great, I learned a lot from this morning's posts and it has given me a lot of encouragement to be proactive about my symptoms; many thanks to all of you . Going to get started with exercise, plenty...
Many thanks Sarita and FriendlyGal for your advice on the tests; if only some of our doctors were so forthcoming. I wish I had joined this forum much earlier . I will try and get the breath test done...
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have not been tested for IBS yet, but all the symptoms seem to point towards it. FriendlyGal, what tests did you undergo to get a positive diagnosis of twisted/spastic...
Thanks Indersonu and Sunshine323 for your advice re. helping the gas symptoms. Sometimes it is difficult to watch ones diet especially at work or on the go, but it's definitely important. When I say...
Hi I'm a new member. I have been having bowel disorder for over a decade but sort of ignored it until recently because of embarrassing flatulence and bloating. Whenever I mention my symptoms to a GP...