n_20 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Advertisement Hi all, I'm a woman in my mid-twenties, and have been suffering from IBS-D for the past ~10 years. I believe I began having gastro issues after my appendix was removed, post burst. I have had a colonoscopy, have gone through many rounds of testing and fecal sampling, etc --- and always get the "I guess its just IBS" diagnosis. After I go through a round of investigative testing, I am usually exhausted, and done with a flare up, so I stop my hunt. I am now determined to take charge of my health, as it seems my flare ups are getting progressively worse, and are certainly linked to anxiety. I take a probiotic (ProbioMax + DF) and an SBI Protect powder once a day. I will soon begin taking peppermint capsules as well. In the past I have been perspire Elavil, and went on it once, put did not like the other side effects. Anyone have any holistic tips/tricks? Hoping to feel in control of my health. Advertisement Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Roberts Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I too was in my mid-twenties when I decided to take charge of my own health because I also kept receiving a diagnosis of IBS with little relief. Peppermint capsules are a safe medication to try. IBgard is quite popular for that. If you are open to probiotics, Visbiome is a more potent one which I use for IBS-D. Holigos is a human milk oligosaccharides is said to help to control pain and diarrhea. EnteraGam is another one similar to that. Elavil belongs to a family of medications called tricyclic anti-depressants. Desipramine and Nortriptyline are in the same class, but with fewer side effects. I personally use 10 mg. of elavil daily and I have few side effects from it. These medications have increased side effects as you increase the dosage. From a holistic perspective, they are natural chemicals which naturally increase brain chemicals and effect the Brain <--> Gut axis. I think the most holistic treatment is to follow the low FODMAP diet with a Dietitian or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a GI Psychologist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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