If i go to the doctor and i have irritable bowel syndrome what drugs would i be given?
i only want to know because i have polymotosis and the drugs for that are very sensitive

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!

I have irritable bowel syndrome and am suffering with it a lot at the moment - couldn’t sleep last night due to feeling too full, sick and stomach pains - I now don’t feel like eating anything as I don’t know what will aggravate it.

Can someone recommend some foods to avoid and foods that will be easy to digest? I already drink peppermint tea after every meal which seems to help a little bit.

Many thanks in advance

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
Sorry, IBS = irritable bowel syndrome

Nobody really knows what that is, but GPs tend to diagnose it when they haven’t got a clue what’s wrong with you!
I didn’t intend to insult neither the patients or the doctors. But it is frustrating to see that doctors talk about a syndrome they don’t really know about. For example, I noticed my symptoms get worse just before my period, I asked my GP and she said that was new to her. But later I found publications supporting my observations….

I have changed about 3-4 doctors, before you ask! One gastroenterologist here suggested psycotherapie and / or hypnosis….
Could be interesting, but would it help??
Hi Nancy

thanks for the thought!
Yes, I know I am not celiac and that I am intolerant to lactose and a lot of other things (long list…). The problem is that it is almost impossible to avoid all these foods as some are hidden (like spices, E-numbers, etc) so inevitably sometimes the symptoms pop up again. This list tends to grow every fem months, too!
I know I have to avoid these items of food, my question was related to why is swimming helpful, as physiologically i couldn’t make a link.
Thanks for your help, anyway!

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.

I have irritable bowel syndrome and am suffering with it a lot at the moment - couldn’t sleep last night due to feeling too full, sick and stomach pains - I now don’t feel like eating anything as I don’t know what will aggravate it.

Can someone recommend some foods to avoid and foods that will be easy to digest? I already drink peppermint tea after every meal which seems to help a little bit.

Many thanks in advance

I want to start training but need a good protein shake for someone with an Irritable Bowel Syndrome condition.
I used to try promax and it almost always made my bowels clear out instantly - hardly a good nutritional supplement!