irritable bowel syndrome

[landrethjame]

What is the best treatment for irritable bowel syndrome?

[5029]

I don't think it can be cured but it can be controlled. THere are certain foods which worsen it eg avoid lots of white bread or white rice, dairy products etc

[coemgen]

I have suffered from it on and off, and I know that stress makes it worse.

[WendyW]

There is quite a lot of info on this site http://www.panix.com/~ibs/

[couchy]

I was told by a doctor that the pain comes from muscle contraction around the bowel, more fibre in your diet helps a hellava lot, try brown bread and all bran or fibregel sachets.

[Cactus]

A member of my family suffers with this. To control it they take a small amount of concentrated Aloe Vera juice, which is available in bottles from health food shops. It helps a lot so they say, prevents any accidents.

[Cactus]

Aloe Vera juice is explained here: http://www.downtoearth.co.nz/mar/aloe.html

[stephaniel]

Peppermint oil or colpermin capsules. Oh and worrying can trigger it off, so stop worrying about the size of yer willy!