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There is no single universal treatment for IBS. This is due to the wide and varied range of symptoms that affect different people in different ways.
For many, certain trigger foods and/or stress can cause the symptoms of IBS.
Removing these factors from our lives can sometimes be enough to prevent further IBS attacks, without the need for any kind of medication or further treatment.
Symptoms of IBS
Removing these factors from our lives can sometimes be enough to prevent further IBS attacks, without the need for any kind of
medication
or further treatment.
Most of the medications and treatments available will only alleviate the symptoms of IBS, as there is currently no known 'cure' for the condition.
Types of Treatment
There are many different types of treatment for IBS which means that most sufferers should be able to find something that helps them.
Some of the treatments will help you through the pain of an attack of IBS and some are used to try to prevent them from occurring or at least reduce the severity of the symptoms.
Trial and Error
Many IBS sufferers may try several remedy's, or treatments, before eventually finding something that helps them. It's often a case of trial and error to find 'what works' for you.
Our list...
We have outlined below some of the more popular treatments available, and offer some opinions on them.
This is a constantly growing list, with regular updates on any new treatments we get to hear about....
IBS treatments, Medication & Remedys
(Page updates added often)
Can This be a Total Cure for IBS Anxiety?
A brand new article where Rick explains why he thinks that he's stumbled across the Holy Grail of answers to IBS-related anxiety.
If anxiety plays a role in your IBS, then this is a must read.
IBS Medication
A practical and helpful look at IBS medication that can be purchased off the shelf, through a pharmacy or prescribed by your doctor.
Relief for Constipation - Could Water be the answer?
Rick investigates this simple, yet seriously overlooked method of dealing with constipation.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Recent studies have shown that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been successful for many people in reducing the symptoms of IBS.
AROMATHERAPY
Can Aromatherapy help alleviate the symptoms of IBS?
In this article Sian discusses the benefits of aromatherapy for helping sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
ENEMAS /COLONICS FOR IBS-CIf you suffer from IBS C (constipation dominant) then enemas and colonics may be worth looking into for relief.
PEPTO BISMOL
Another treatment for IBS is Pepto Bismol. A Pink liquid that coats your digestive sytem with a protective layer that helps to ease IBS symptoms
BACH FLOWER REMEDYBach Flower Remedy (often called Bach Rescue Remedy) can help IBS sufferers by reducing anxiety and stress symptoms in some people.
IMODIUM
Loperamide (sold under the brand name Imodium) can be really useful for sufferers Diarrhea dominant version of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS - D).
ProbioticsProbiotics are beneficial bacteria to balance the micro flora of the gut. Here we look into whether Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers can benefit from them.
Ginger RootGinger Root has been used for over 2000 years as a natural remedy to help with indigestion, nausea and cramping which makes it worth trying for some sufferers of IBS.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil can be helpful in alleviating some of the symptoms of IBS by soothing the stomach and intestines with its cooling effect
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy has been proven to be very effective in helping some sufferers of IBS.
The IBS Audio Program 100
is a very popular award winning audio course which is specifically designed to help IBS sufferers and has proved
very helpful for many people.
Rick recently completed a course of the 100 day program and has
written an honest review
of his experiences with the program and it's effectiveness in helping with his IBS.
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