This is supposed to diagnose underlying causes of IBS from a sample of your hair roots. Costs around £70. Sounds very unlikely, but is there any chance it might work??

i have almost constant stomach aches, diarrhea or constipation, etc. my doctor has tested me for various diseases and conditions all of which come back normal. i AM lactose intolerant and my doctor now believes that i probably have IBS, but hasnt offered any kind of treatment. I take lactase enzyme when i eat dairy, i take papaya enzyme after i eat, and i take acidophillus daily. is there anything else i can take to help alleviate my symptoms?

he`s been to the doctors more times than i can remember about this problem but he`s had no tablets or help.does anyone know if stress makes ibs worse,,what herbal remedies could anyone recommend to help with his problem..cheers

My cat has irritable bowel syndrome and the vet has suggested Hills dry food for sensitive cats as a way forward to combat his diarrhoea. I just wondered if anyone else had any experience with cats with IBS and what they feed them as im worried my vet may be advising that brand as its the only one they sell! Price isn’t important, it just needs to be super bland! Many thanks!

My group is for people with Digestive Diseases who would like a forum for support and information. How can I locate people whose profile would match my group? Is there a place here at Yahoo where I can list things such as Crohn’s Disease, ( GERD, IBD, IBS, Gastroparesis, Celiac Disease etc.) and receive a list of people whose profile includes Crohn’s Disease (or GERD, IBD, IBS etc.)?

I’m starting college this September and IBS has already jeopardised my final year at High School. How can I stop the incessant stomach rumbling which causes me embarrassment in social situations and quiet rooms? Hmmm, I thought I had loads of questions but it looks like that is the only one! Thankyou for answering! x

I need ideas of what I can eat for lunch which won’t agrevate my IBS. Im bored with rice cakes! & can’t eat bread/wheat products. Would also like it to be low GI if possible. I need ideas that I can make at home as there is no microwave in the office! Thank you

I want to know the sideeffects of taking too much pepsi max,orbit whitening chewing gum,semi-skimmed milk and alcohol related drinks like Fosters or white wine.Does this make my IBS even worse?Some people reccommended me Mintec,Probiotic tablets and vitamins.But I don’t know how to lose weight and get rid of IBS at the same time.Can you help me plese?

I have quite severe IBS and this causes agrophobia, anxiety and panic attacks. I have tried altering my diet and using medication but none of them have much effect. This condition is ruining my life and making me very depressed.
I would like to try acupuncture but am abit scared and nervous. Does anyone know if acupuncture is an effective treatment for IBS and is it worth taking the chance?
Thanks for your responses,
I’ve had a food allergy test and do not eat gluten or wheat anymore, I’ve had councilling but this didn’t help as i’m a very open person and talk to anyone anyway!
I might try the reflexology if i can get out the house!! you have to laugh or you’ll cry : )

I have been diagnosed with IBS about 6 years ago and I am intolerant to a lot of foods. I recently started swimming regularly (3 times/week) and saw big improvement in all my symptoms. Any idea why?
Is it only psycosomatic? Thanks x
Hi Lorna,

I would try if I were you. A gentle pace, without stressing yourself. It works for me. Good luck!

My girlfriend has IBS (Irritable bowel Syndrome). Bad stomach cramps and upset stomach, bloatedness etc. Is there a cure? If you suffer from IBS or have done please could you tell me what realy worked for you? Genuine answers please (Don’t want online sales) Thank you.

With guys in mind (i’m a guy), but anyone can answer, how do you cope if you’re out and about miles away from any safe haven and you have a dose of the Squits/shites/trots/runs?
I often don’t cope and mess my boxers. anyone have any similar expirences or any tips on how to make a similar problem better?
According to my GP I don’t have IBS or anything physically wrong with me that he can find. I don’t feel ill, its just randomly, quite often, I get uncontrolable diarrhea, its virtually impossible to predict or stop when it happens.

I am 14 weeks pregnant and already had problems before with IBS. What foods are good to relieve constipation in pregnancy. I have already been given lactulose by my doctor but it isn’t having any effect.

My partner suffers from IBS and cannot eat gluten or dairy products because of it. Also I have noticed he always seems to feel run down and unwell even though he has a relatively easy life with little stress. He suffers badly from mouth ulcers and constantly has a runny nose. A friend of mine who suffers from Crohn’s said these are all symptoms of the disease but could it be something else that I am missing?

I suffer from IBS which results in me having a very blated stomuch that makes me look pregnant all the time. Please help!

I have just been diagnosed with havng IBS, however, my friend says I should double check I’m not coeliac because it is often overlooked?? i am so confused by it all anyone out there who could help and advise as my GP is so busy I don’t want to keep making appointments for this.

Hello, I have been diagnosed with IBS - D for 2 years now. My partner and I are considering going on the pill, would my IBS reduce the effectiveness of the pill?

I recently been diagnosed by my doctor with IBS through blood tests, however i have repeatly seen him over the problem of heavily passing clear mucus only. He says its a symptom that i have nothing to worry about, but i cant help worrying, i dont want it to be a wrong dignosis.

I have IBS and have had a really bad episode of IBS over the past few days. It seems to have passed now but I am now feeling shaky, dizzy and light headed and wonder if I have low blood sugar. Do you think the two things are linked or seperate and what can I do about this? Thanks!

I have been diagnosed with IBS today, but I don’t really know what it means! Of course I understand the medical side, but I don’t really understand how it is going to affect my life if at all.

I have always been incredibly regular, but this changed after visiting Cambodia (3 months ago). My doctor has checked for parasites etc and has made the diagnosis of IBS. He thinks the travellers diahorea I experienced on holiday has brought to light my IBS. My boyfriend is really pleased that I don’t have parasites. He said having parasites would be serious but that IBS isn’t.

I am really confused though! I am currently living in Japan and have a doctor who doesn’t know me.The information I have on the internet says I should change my diet. However, one website says eat insoluble fibre but another say eat soluble fibre! All I know is that I have lost weight, feel tired and am spotty.

I have found the IBS Network but instead of making me feel better I now want to cry!

Please help!

I have really bad IBS and therefore the pill is not efficient enough for me so i cannot rely on this. I have just had my 2nd jab for the injection but i am having trouble shifting the weight i put on and it is getting me down now. Any suggestions? Please help?

I have IBS that gives me diorehha and my bowels keep emptying. This seems to be keeping me very thin.
How can I put weight on?

I have been using Prep H wipes when I go to the loo and Germoloids ointment and suppositories to help with the fissure. Unfortunately both of the Germoloids products say not to use more than four times in any 24 hour period - as I’m going to the loo much more than this (because of the IBS), and each time I do the fissure opens up again, I need something else to help. Can anyone give any other advice please?