Question 1

does ibs diagnosis/treatment require colonoscopy? i can't afford to take time off of work for it, but i am desperate for relief of symptoms..

Accepted Answer

Usually: In Order to rule other causes of your symptoms.
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Question 2

dr swears i have ibs. symptoms are extreme, bentyl (dicyclomine) provides no relief. what can i do? can only eat bread. everything makes me 'sick'.

Accepted Answer

Other options: There are different forms of ibs. Some assiciated with constipatin and others with diarrhea. You can try bulk agents like metamucil. Sometimes probiotics help.

Question 3

fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate). i have ibs and i find that using 1 a day helps my symptoms and i get some relief. is it ok to use one a day for this. i drink water.?

Accepted Answer

Prefer fiber: Supplements like metamucil 2-3 tbsp a day 
if still not enough, try miralax
use enema as needed.

Question 4

i tested h pylori positive.i finished my antibiotics course.no change the symptoms have worsened.i have ibs-c.and i am battling to put anything in my tummy now.i am on librax and tramadol but no relief. any help on what step to take now?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Please give your treating doctor feedback on the medication they prescribed for you. They are better informed about your condition than anyone of us online and will know if you need referral to a specialist to step up your care

Question 5

do these symptoms sound like ibs or ibd 
going from constipation to loose stools
abdominal pain reliefed by bowel movement
gas
bowel doesn't fe?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: your symptoms mostly fit irritable bowel syndrome that inflammatory bowel disease people with IBD do not have constipation on,y severe diarrhea that could be disabling but IBS they alternate between diarrhea and constipation IBS triggered by stress and food see your doctor might be able to help you more good luck

Question 6

how can i get relief from  ibs?

Accepted Answer

Diet and fluids: I rarely prescribe meds for ibs. In my experience teaching people to eat and drink properly resolves most if not all symptoms when the patient is compliant and follows through. Hi fiber, 80-100 ounces non caffeine, non alcoholic beverages each day, regular meal times, excercise. Consistency is the key to being symptom free.

Question 7

any good home remedies for ibs relief?

Accepted Answer

Stress management: Techniques as well as proper and regular meal times and quantities of food to help re regulate the bowel. Of course removing those things that are causing you stress should also be considered. Eliminate caffeine and alcohol will help.

Question 8

can incomplete evacuation be a symptom of ibs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are different kinds of IBS and incomplete evacuation can be one symptom. If this is a new symptom on a preexisting diagnosis of IBS however, I would want you to bring this up with your physician.

Question 9

if i have ibs what can i take for temporary relief?

Accepted Answer

IT DEPENDS ON WHAT: Symptoms you are having...

Question 10

can nausea be the primary symptom of ibs?

Accepted Answer

No: Ibs is defined by abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits. That being said functional nausea is common.

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A member asked:

Does ibs diagnosis/treatment require colonoscopy? i can't afford to take time off of work for it, but i am desperate for relief of symptoms..

A member asked:

Dr swears i have ibs. symptoms are extreme, bentyl (dicyclomine) provides no relief. what can i do? can only eat bread. everything makes me 'sick'.

A member asked:

Fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate). i have ibs and i find that using 1 a day helps my symptoms and i get some relief. is it ok to use one a day for this. i drink water.?

A member asked:

I tested h pylori positive.i finished my antibiotics course.no change the symptoms have worsened.i have ibs-c.and i am battling to put anything in my tummy now.i am on librax and tramadol but no relief. any help on what step to take now?

A member asked:

Do these symptoms sound like ibs or ibd going from constipation to loose stools abdominal pain reliefed by bowel movement gas bowel doesn't fe?

A member asked:

How can i get relief from ibs?

A member asked:

Any good home remedies for ibs relief?

A member asked:

Can incomplete evacuation be a symptom of ibs?

A member asked:

If i have ibs what can i take for temporary relief?

A member asked:

Can nausea be the primary symptom of ibs?

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