Irritable Bowel/Crohn's Disease

Recent Answers

2009-11-16 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS diet and Gluten Free:

Hi Barbara - this can be a little tricky but it is absolutely possible. The key is just to focus on the soluble fiber foods that are gluten free - things like rice, rice noodles, root veggies, quinoa,

2009-11-12 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Excessive Smelly Gas:

Hi Mary - I can point you to some information on gas here http://www.helpforibs.com/footer/gas.asp but it is addressing gas as a part of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You should see a gastroenterologist

2009-10-29 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS:

Hi Stacie - I'm so sorry, I'm not familiar with that drug and really can't address this. I would definitely ask your doctor and also your pharmacist. You may need to try a different drug, or change

2009-10-28 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - colon cleansers:

Hi Steve - I would not touch colon cleansers. They are unnecessary at best and liable to make IBS drastically worse. I don't know why licorice root would help either. All of the supplements that I am

2009-10-27 Irritable Bowel Syndrome - IBS supplements:

Hi Steve - IBS can develop at any age, though the older you are when symptoms begin the more tests you'll need to rule out other problems. IBS by definition is chronic but intermittent. It's not often