Functional Medicine and IBS | myIBSteam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About myIBSteam
Powered By
Real members of myIBSteam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Top 10 Search Results for "Functional Medicine"

reset
Has Anyone Heard Or Tried Functional Medicine? There Are A Few Doctors Here That Practice It And I'm Considering It.
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
A myIBSteam Member

Check out Dr. Amy Myers. I have an appointment with her at the end of the month.

Is Anyone Treating Their IBS Through Diet And Lifestyle And If So What Are You Doing?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

I am working with a Functional Medicine physician and trying to use minimal prescription drugs.

A myIBSteam Member

I think it’s just trial and error it takes a longtime but it’s worth it in the end but the stress part of it I can’t control if I’m stressed I don’t go out most of my IBS was caused by my big tummy… read more

Medication
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

Hi everyone I’m getting depressed lately. My Dr.has started me on high blood pressure medication. And my bowels only function once every two weeks I’m tired and get sleepless nights. Does anyone take high blood pressure medication that does not constipate them?
Thank you

A myIBSteam Member

I tried Linzess and it didn’t work. I use Benefiber, bowel softeners and Dulcolax. I have yet to figure out the best with the Dulcolax. Was supposed to take 2 a day but I quit that because it had me… read more

SIBO - Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

Has anyone else been diagnosed with SIBO? I've rarely seen it mention when researching IBS, but the new doctor I went to yesterday suggested a modified fodmap diet that eliminates additional foods to address it. You can get tested for SIBO but I decided to just start treatment right away without confirmation of the test, because I am so desperate to feel better.

A myIBSteam Member

I think I heard somewhere that you should not use probiotics when you have SIBO but I am not 100% sure.A pharmacist would be able to give you the correct answer ! ❤️

How Many Of You Have Seen A Specialist For Your IBS?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

My old GP diagnosed me 10 years ago with IBS but i never knew i should have seen a specialist until now. I'm just wondering how many more out there haven't seen a specialist

A myIBSteam Member

I've seen a GI doctor since 2011.

When Putting Cholestyramine In Orange Juice Does It Have A Chaulky Taste?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

When putting cholestyramine in orange juice does it have a chaulky taste?Cause when I mixed this medicine in Welch’s strawberry kiwi juice it was super chaulky I was put on this for serve ibs-d pleases help

A myIBSteam Member

Mine is the vanilla orange flavor…. Don’t mind the taste but that gritty stuff sticks to my tongue when I drink it!! I find letting the scoop of it sit in water for about an hour before adding more… read more

Does Anyone Else Get Body Aches When There IBS Is Flaring Up?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

I was just wondering does anyone experience body aches and fatigue with IBS? Last night after I went to sleep I started having body aches and was like NO!! I can.t get sick... I did have a flare up yesterday and it when on all day and apparently through the night with the aches and then this morning too. I've been on a light diet since yesterday. Just curious if body aches is normal. I feel so sleepy and run down

A myIBSteam Member

Lately I have been having lower back pains when I have major attacks. Looking forward to getting home and seeing my doctors and get answers.
One day at a time! Had a good day today!

I Have IBS-C. I’m Having A Colonoscopy On Wednesday. Do These Two Things Go Together?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
A myIBSteam Member

I take the same medication and always have gas too. I don’t know why they don’t make medicine for IBS-D

Viberzi
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

Since I was prescribed Viberzi about a year ago, my life has been so much better. It works for me almost 100% of the time. I love it. I can go to the mall, to a restaurant and have almost no problems. It’s the best med that has worked for me. At first it wasn’t covered by my insurance but I was given a discount so it was doable. Now, the price has gone up to $525.00 a month. I can’t afford that. I am on SS and Medicare. My wonderful doctor has been supplying me with free samples… read more

A myIBSteam Member

I just wanted to add that Viberzi worked for the first few days and I thought we had the answer for my IBS-D. I ended in the hospital for 8 days with pancreatitis. It was awful.

What Does Everybody Do Went You Are Having A IBS Attack ?
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

I was having a very bad Attack this passed Sunday and I am looking for new over the counter Medicine or a new medicine that my doctor can give me any ideas?

A myIBSteam Member

I take buscopan when mine flares up and take 2, 3x a daycan take a day to work but kicks in eventually. I am also on amitriptyline (which is a antidepressant) which has helped me alot as they help… read more