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Just Curious, Has Anyone Been Tested For Food Allergies And Food Intolerances?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­

Since i was tested and found out that i have many food allergies, i have excluded the foods I’m allergic to and now i feel so much better.

A myIBSteam Member

A GI doctor could help with allergy testing. Maybe a dietician too
You would need a referral and most insurance wound cover the testing !

posted 2 days ago
Dealing With Celiac, Ibs, And Now SIBO. Any Suggestions ? Losing Weight As A Result Need To Build Up Calories. Thanks
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­
A myIBSteam Member

Hoping that you feel better! I need to gain weight also! Very difficult to do when many foods bother you!

posted April 6
I Experience Diarrhea On And Off For Years. I Would Rather Not Take Imodium Every Time I Have This Problem. How Do You Deal With This?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­

My friend who is a nutritionist suggested Activated Charcoal and eliminate carbs and sugar for awhile. Her daughter has ulcerative colitis and goes to an alternative dr.
What are any other suggestions.

A myIBSteam Member

Sounds interesting!

posted March 30
Ok So I Have My First Ever Colonoscopy The 26 Can Someone With A Colostomy Please Tell Me More About It And How It's Done
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­

I have a colostomy

A myIBSteam Member

Difficult to say. I've received a sleeping medication while I got mine. No big deal this way ;-)

posted 4 days ago
Anyone Else Always Have A Tight Tense Feeling In Stomach That Never Goes Away?
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A myIBSteam Member

Yes. But it can go away. I do burp a lot and relaxing the stomac afterward. Pretty effective in my case. Do that for 30 years now. At least 15 minutes a day. Good luck.

posted March 19
Has Anyone Else Had A DX Of EPI? My Digestion Is Off Past Couple Of Weeks And My IBS-D Is Flaring. I’m Thinking They Are Related….
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­

Nothing I usually do seems to be helping lately (ie fiber, pre/probiotics, peppermint caps)

A myIBSteam Member

DX is medical term for diagnosis. EPI is Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency….. not enough digestive enzymes are produced by my pancreas. Can’t afford the “Creon” prescription for that so I try to use… read more

posted March 16
Wondering If Anyone Has Had A Stomach Flu (gastroenteritis) And Had Vomiting With Bloody Diarrhea. I Have IBS.
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­
A myIBSteam Member

I haven't but I know there are a lot of stomach bugs are going around

posted March 17
Weight Loss And Ibs
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­

I have Celiac disease and IBS. I have lost 13 lbs the past year and am struggling with trying to gain it back . It seems I gain a few pounds then suffer a flare and lose it

Does Anyone Know A Good Doctor That Treats SIBO? I Feel Full After I Eat Most Of The Time Can Anyone Tell Me What To Do For It?
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A myIBSteam Member

If you tested positive, your doc should have given you an antibiotic for it. But for me, i also had to go off Gluten because Gluten feeds the SIBO, so that's how I got rid of it completely. I went off… read more

posted March 9
Has Anyone Tried Hypnotherapy For IBS?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question đź’­
A myIBSteam Member

Yes I tried it. Went to a hypnotherapist but actually don’t think it was worth it. There are lots of on line videos that you try. Much cheaper too. Best one is Michael Mahoney

posted March 24
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