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Is There An Alternative To Pain Killers For Treating IBS?

Hi I suffer with chronic ibs and have done for the past 8 years but I am worried as I am using pain killers to control the pain I have with the cramps I have tried not taking any pain killers but the pain just intensifies and then I can't eat I am already under weight is there an alternative to pain killers please
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your descriptions. I suggest you not to worry much. Irritable Bowel syndrome is a digestive tract disorder and often more irritable than seen. For most people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), home treatment may be the best way to manage the symptoms.

Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet can help control constipation. High-fiber foods include fresh fruits (raspberries, pears, apples), fresh vegetables (peas, brussels sprouts), wheat bran, and whole-grain breads and cereals. Beans such as kidney, pinto, and garbanzo are also high-fiber foods, but they should probably be avoided if gas is one of your symptoms.

If stress seems to trigger your symptoms, the following may help you better manage stress and avoid or ease some IBS episodes:

Keep a diary or journal of your symptoms as well as life events that occur with them. This often helps clarify the connection between symptoms and stressful occasions. After you have identified certain events or situations that bring on symptoms, you can develop ways of dealing with these situations.
Get regular, vigorous exercise (such as swimming, jogging, or brisk walking) to help reduce tension.
A hobby or an outside activity can provide a break from stressful situations.
Psychiatrists, psychologists, hypnotists, counselors, social workers, and biofeedback specialists can provide methods for coping with stress.

You might need psychotherapy and other cognitive behavioral therapies. I can help you through telephone. Please do contact me through customer care of www.healthcaremagic.com for a telephonic consultation session.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Is There An Alternative To Pain Killers For Treating IBS?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your descriptions. I suggest you not to worry much. Irritable Bowel syndrome is a digestive tract disorder and often more irritable than seen. For most people who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), home treatment may be the best way to manage the symptoms. Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet can help control constipation. High-fiber foods include fresh fruits (raspberries, pears, apples), fresh vegetables (peas, brussels sprouts), wheat bran, and whole-grain breads and cereals. Beans such as kidney, pinto, and garbanzo are also high-fiber foods, but they should probably be avoided if gas is one of your symptoms. If stress seems to trigger your symptoms, the following may help you better manage stress and avoid or ease some IBS episodes: Keep a diary or journal of your symptoms as well as life events that occur with them. This often helps clarify the connection between symptoms and stressful occasions. After you have identified certain events or situations that bring on symptoms, you can develop ways of dealing with these situations. Get regular, vigorous exercise (such as swimming, jogging, or brisk walking) to help reduce tension. A hobby or an outside activity can provide a break from stressful situations. Psychiatrists, psychologists, hypnotists, counselors, social workers, and biofeedback specialists can provide methods for coping with stress. You might need psychotherapy and other cognitive behavioral therapies. I can help you through telephone. Please do contact me through customer care of www.healthcaremagic.com for a telephonic consultation session. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.