Comments on: The Painful Embarrassment of IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:51:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Burcu Unal http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-93798 Burcu Unal Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:10:52 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-93798 My boyfriend has IBS too and I have read about it but I have never seen such detailed and useful information about it together before. Thanks, My boyfriend has IBS too and I have read about it but I have never seen such detailed and useful information about it together before. Thanks,

]]> By: linda connors http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-77805 linda connors Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:59:05 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-77805 Have you considered seeing a hypnotherapist in your local area or there is an excellent set of hypnotherapy CDs you can purchase (created by a worldwide well known IBS hypnotherapist expert with 20 years experience). I can email you the details if you wish. The hypnotherapy can help with the pain relief. After years of suffering with IBS I came across a self help group and there was a section on hypnotherapy and IBS, I used the above set of CDs I mentioned however as there was a lot going on in my life at the time decided to make an appointment face to face with a Hypnotherapist. It’s been now about seven years since I made that appointment and my life has changed so much! My IBS is no longer part of my daily life! I do still have bad days every so often but with stress management am able to reduce the symptoms. Note: I am not associated with anyway with the above CDs – I just know they have helped many people, myself included! Have you considered seeing a hypnotherapist in your local area or there is an excellent set of hypnotherapy CDs you can purchase (created by a worldwide well known IBS hypnotherapist expert with 20 years experience). I can email you the details if you wish. The hypnotherapy can help with the pain relief.

After years of suffering with IBS I came across a self help group and there was a section on hypnotherapy and IBS, I used the above set of CDs I mentioned however as there was a lot going on in my life at the time decided to make an appointment face to face with a Hypnotherapist. It’s been now about seven years since I made that appointment and my life has changed so much! My IBS is no longer part of my daily life! I do still have bad days every so often but with stress management am able to reduce the symptoms.

Note: I am not associated with anyway with the above CDs – I just know they have helped many people, myself included!

]]> By: lindalulu http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-72807 lindalulu Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:53:37 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-72807 Great article Darlene. My oldest son suffers from this and has for years. He has many issues with it and suffers a lot. Thank you for the informative article! Great article Darlene. My oldest son suffers from this and has for years. He has many issues with it and suffers a lot. Thank you for the informative article!

]]> By: ANOTHER POOPER http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-71417 ANOTHER POOPER Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:34:40 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-71417 I'M A 31 YEAR OLD FEMALE AND I ALSO SUFFER DROM IBS. I JUST LEARNED BY SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR A REASON WHY I HAD TO GO TO THE RESTROOM FAST.IT NEVER WAS THIS BAD GROWING UP.BUT IT SEEMS THE OLDER I GET THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT ALL THESE YEARS THINKING IT WAS KINDA NORMAL TILL IT STARTED GETTING WORSE.O YEAH AND WHEN MY PERIOD IS DUE IT HITS THEN AS WELL. I HATE THIS SO MUCH IT IS VERY EMBARRASSING. THIS PAST 4TH OF JULY MY FAMILY AND I WENT TO A WATER PARK AND MY STOMACH STARTED CRAMPING AND I HAD TO GO FFAASSTT SO I LEFT THE WATER PARK. THANK GOD MY APT IS ONLY ABOUT 3 MIN FROM THE WATER PARK.AFTER READING THIS I WILL CHANGE MY EATING HABBITS.THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES WHERE I HAD TO FIND A RESTROOM "FFAASSTT".I HATE THESE POOP ATTACKS! I’M A 31 YEAR OLD FEMALE AND I ALSO SUFFER DROM IBS. I JUST LEARNED BY SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR A REASON WHY I HAD TO GO TO THE RESTROOM FAST.IT NEVER WAS THIS BAD GROWING UP.BUT IT SEEMS THE OLDER I GET THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT ALL THESE YEARS THINKING IT WAS KINDA NORMAL TILL IT STARTED GETTING WORSE.O YEAH AND WHEN MY PERIOD IS DUE IT HITS THEN AS WELL. I HATE THIS SO MUCH IT IS VERY EMBARRASSING. THIS PAST 4TH OF JULY MY FAMILY AND I WENT TO A WATER PARK AND MY STOMACH STARTED CRAMPING AND I HAD TO GO FFAASSTT SO I LEFT THE WATER PARK. THANK GOD MY APT IS ONLY ABOUT 3 MIN FROM THE WATER PARK.AFTER READING THIS I WILL CHANGE MY EATING HABBITS.THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES WHERE I HAD TO FIND A RESTROOM “FFAASSTT”.I HATE THESE POOP ATTACKS!

]]> By: Ravana http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-68439 Ravana Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:06:08 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-68439 Power of the mind over the body always helps. I always picture me being fully functional without IBS, the next day it would get reduced. Power of the mind over the body always helps. I always picture me being fully functional without IBS, the next day it would get reduced.

]]> By: jedopi http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-58005 jedopi Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:32:17 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-58005 This was one of the most informative articles that I have ever read concerning IBS. You did a wonderful job explaining this syndrome and everything that can be involved in it. <br /> <br /> I myself have suffered from Fibromyalgia for the past ten years and I have had IBS for twice as long. In the beginning I experienced bouts of constipation and then diarrhea, but now I basically have constant constipation. <br /> <br /> I am vegetarian so I definitely get enough fiber in my diet, but somehow that still doesn't help. I drink plenty of water and I even add extra fiber (Benefiber or Metamucil) to the liquids that I drink. I also have to take stool softeners and even laxatives sometimes. I can go up to 2 weeks without having a bowel movement and it is EXTREMELY uncomfortable and painful. When the time finally comes for me to have a bowel movement it is very often accompanied with blood and a lot of straining which causes hemmorhoids and more pain. Life with IBS is definitely not a picnic. This was one of the most informative articles that I have ever read concerning IBS. You did a wonderful job explaining this syndrome and everything that can be involved in it.

I myself have suffered from Fibromyalgia for the past ten years and I have had IBS for twice as long. In the beginning I experienced bouts of constipation and then diarrhea, but now I basically have constant constipation.

I am vegetarian so I definitely get enough fiber in my diet, but somehow that still doesn’t help. I drink plenty of water and I even add extra fiber (Benefiber or Metamucil) to the liquids that I drink. I also have to take stool softeners and even laxatives sometimes. I can go up to 2 weeks without having a bowel movement and it is EXTREMELY uncomfortable and painful. When the time finally comes for me to have a bowel movement it is very often accompanied with blood and a lot of straining which causes hemmorhoids and more pain. Life with IBS is definitely not a picnic.

]]> By: goodselfme http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-58003 goodselfme Thu, 28 May 2009 04:29:29 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-58003 Your intricate explanation helps me to almost personally understand this condition so much better. Thank you for the education. I wish you improvement, comfort and wellness, dear friend. Your intricate explanation helps me to almost personally understand this condition so much better. Thank you for the education. I wish you improvement, comfort and wellness, dear friend.

]]> By: Karelee http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-58001 Karelee Tue, 19 May 2009 11:24:43 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-58001 I know some people with this condition and I feel so bad for them. Thank you for sharing and I have seen their pain and their life is so controlled by this illness. Great write!! I know some people with this condition and I feel so bad for them. Thank you for sharing and I have seen their pain and their life is so controlled by this illness. Great write!!

]]> By: valli http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-57999 valli Sat, 02 May 2009 11:35:15 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-57999 Very helpful information. Very helpful information.

]]> By: Kimberley W http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-57997 Kimberley W Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:22:42 +0000 http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/the-painful-embarrassment-of-ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome/#comment-57997 Thank you so much for putting into words how extreme this illness can be. I am 26 and have been a sufferer since I was about 12. People hear the phrase 'IBS' all the time but in my experience have no idea how severe it can be and are often sceptical because it seems so prevalent. People don't understand why I'm so scared of being stuck away from a 'safe place' so maybe now I'll show them this article! Your attacks sound almost identical to mine and that's the first time I've ever heard of anyone with symptoms that match mine so closely, it's comforting to know it's not just me. Thank you so much for putting into words how extreme this illness can be. I am 26 and have been a sufferer since I was about 12. People hear the phrase ‘IBS’ all the time but in my experience have no idea how severe it can be and are often sceptical because it seems so prevalent. People don’t understand why I’m so scared of being stuck away from a ’safe place’ so maybe now I’ll show them this article! Your attacks sound almost identical to mine and that’s the first time I’ve ever heard of anyone with symptoms that match mine so closely, it’s comforting to know it’s not just me.

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