feeling a little panicky from ibs

[meichmann]

Hi everyone,
Feeling a little panicky about now. My ibs kicked in today and now my mind is racing with thoughts of vomiting and coming down with something. I know its just ibs and I'm not getting sick. I'm doing the best I can to keep the anxiety in check and believe me, coming here helps immensely.

[Enduronman]

Not real familiar with it friend but I also have an auto-immune issue too. What do they give you to treat this? Do you have a special diet like I have to follow daily to help with mine?..

E. :)

[meichmann]

ibs is irritable bowel syndrome. I 've had it since I was 16. I really cant take anything for it since I've tried just about everything. I just have to keep my diet bland with no spices and have to watch the lactose since I am lactose intolerant as well. I also have to keep my daily fiber intake up.

I do feel a little better now since I've been relaxing on the bed watching football.

[Enduronman]

That would be great if there were meds that would help, but I understand that part too.

I also get the bland diet thing also, it does help.

I can't have any lactose either.

What about any natural supplements or herbs, ever tried those?

E.

[meichmann]

I haven't tried any natural supplements. i'm more leary of them. A natural supplement doesn't necessarily mean it's good for you, plus I worry about interactions with my current meds

[jessed03]

Have you tried acidophilus?

[Rhi519]

Colpermin ibs relief helps my mom with her ibs, she swears by them..you can get them in supermarkets in the uk, theyre about £5 - maybe look them up. Is part of your anxiety worry about being ill/sick?
Rhiannon