My doctor put me on Donnatal but doesn’t seem to help. Anyone been on Donnatal and did it work for you if so how long did it take for you to see results ?
margaritaville : I.ve been in the medical field over 30 years so I don’t think germs was a problem

Is is a on going condition? Is is like Herpes, where you have it for the rest of your life?

Now i know citalopram is usually used to treat depression but i have been given it to treat ibs. Does anyone know if this is true?

I suffer from IBS, and it is really starting to take it’s toll on my social and family life. It only really affects me when it’s time to leave the house (when my adrenaline levels are elevated), and it is making me miserable. I haven’t been out to eat with my hubby and kids in a couple years at least, because the "flare ups" make me miserable and shake and sweat and I can’t possibly eat. I don’t have health insurance, so a doctor’s prescription isn’t an option. Are there any supplements that I can take or "home remedies" that will help me? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I’m willing to try just about anything to get my life back!
I’ve had this problem for most of my life, but it has gotten significantly worse since I had my gallbladder removed in December of ‘04. It is much more painfuul now (to the point I feel faint).

I’ve been dealing with stomach problems for 7 months now, and it seems like whatever I eat or drink (even water) upsets my stomach and I bloat SO bad!. I don’t have any insurance anymore, and I don’t want a huge doctor bill. I’ve had a bunch of tests ran to see if it was my gall bladder, but it wasn’t. Any ideas what to do next?

I have had no luck with traditional therapies and need to find a hypnotherapist who takes insurance! Also, I’m from a small town in Iowa and can’t find a sleep tape to aid in falling asleep. Help! Thanks.

i have irritable bowel syndrome and i wanted to know if furoxona will help…

I have lower back pain and pain in my sides for some time now, at first I was worried it had something to do with my kidneys because I was urinating frequently but thinking about it I am usually quite constipated, I’m unsure if this would affect my lower back and sides etc but I do get sharp pains in both my sides and I find it difficult to pass solid waste. I’ve always had bad digestion and it has shown itself in many different ways and pains.
Help would be appreciated

I was diagnosed with diverticulosis, after a colonoscopy. The symptoms I have are chronic constipation with bloating. I see that the symptoms are the same for IBS. I am wondering if there are two different names for the same condition?

She has diarrhea, and has had it for a long time. she doesn’t have worms or enzyme insuffiecy. And how can I help her? I’ve already tried rice, chicken, keopectate, different kinds of dog food, and yogurt.
I’ve taken her to the vet alot! and have spent alot in tests and medication. the vet says its probably irritable bowel syndrome and that we should be careful about stressing her out, like don’t get her to excited.

Over the counter meds, home remedies? Please I need help.

I don’t want any specialty teas that are sold for way too much moeny on the internet. But what are some grocery store brands that would soothe IBS?

I have been newly diagnosed. Can this condition ever be cured? How do you manage diarrhea- if you suffer from it. Any help and advice would be very welcome.

as embarrassing as it is, do you find that you fart a lot more often then people without it? I’m getting over ibs but I’m just curious, does anyone else feel the same?

I have irritable bowel and have been under extreme stress. Has anyone ever felt bowel spasms or "shivering" radiating to their back? It’s a really weird feeling.

I’m a 26 year-old male and live a healthy lifestyle- I workout 3 times a week, drink lots of water, and I absolutely love fruits. For the past couple of days I’ve been suffering from painful bowel movements, added with constipation, bloating, and mild abdominal pain. At first I thought it was the creatine that I recently started taking, but it’s been about 4 days now and I don’t see any improvment even after stopping. Please help!

Well, sometimes I get these really painful cramps around my belly area. (rarely) Usually I only get stomach aches when I have to make a bowel movement. I admit, I don’t eat the most healthy foods but I only eat fast food once or twice a week, most times. I am a 13 year old girl by the way. I am worried that I may have IBS.

Is the only way to diagnose IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) with a endoscopy or colonoscopy?

Has anyone gotten medication for IBS without an edoscopy or colonoscopy?

I have a referral to a GI but I do not want to go if I know for sure the only way to diagnose my IBS is with an endoscopy or colonoscopy.

that patient is irritable bowel syndrome ,as a nurse what are the nursing care plan

i think i have irritable bowel. i am in so much pain

I have irritable bowel syndrome and constipated. Will florostor help me?

Are there any good home remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome? What about RX meds? Thanx

I previously have had hernia surgery twice and i also suffer with ibs (irritable bowel syndrome) both times I had surgery and some mesh was inserted now I am on my third reoccurrance of the hernia is there any know connection between the two.

I have recently had this bowel movement before. It feels uncomfortable and there is just tiny little pieces around the toilet. What could it mean? It’s a solid form and not too watery. I had that kind of bowel movement near the end of my trip out of the state. Is that Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

I just found out that I am pregnant, but I am getting cramps. I am worried that it may be an ectopic pregnancy. I miscarried 4 years ago due to IBS so I am wondering if the pain is irritable bowel syndrome again.