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Q: inflammatory bowel disease question?
what are the signs & symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease??

A: here’s a good website:

Q: Can anyone give me Information on Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Is it Genetic?
What are the symptoms?
What can be taken for it?

Any thing esle would be really helpful. I want to understand it before I go to my Doctors

Thanks

A: www.ccfa.org…should have a ton of information on Crohn’s disease as well as Ulcerative colitis.

Q: Could I have Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
I have been going to the doctors alot recently for excessive gas. I was to go into surgery, but then I was told to wait and was put on a new medication and was also told to send a stool sample to get tested for it. (It’s disgusting, but I really don’t care anymore, its been going on too long for that.)

I haven’t gotten the results yet, and right now I am actually hoping that I do have because at least then there would be some answers, and possible treatment. So, here are some of the symptoms I am experiencing. If you are easily offended or are going to leave nasty comments please just leave.

1. terrible gas, it doesn’t smell, just all the time never ending burping and even worse, farting

2. just recently i have stopped wanting to eat, and easily get sick after eating (there are things that i do still like to eat though, but i get sick very easily eating sweets and anything in large amounts, not throwing up, but feeling like i have to) i do eat alot of spicy food still though, i don’t know if i’m just getting more picky, or what

3. bloating (on some days to the point where i feel like my stomach is going to explode and i look pregnant or something)

4. i don’t know if this is related, but i get headaches alot

Also, I was told I was constipated and put onto a medication for it. That’s when I started to lose my appetite, and have terrible diarrhea, I got so sick from it that I stopped taking it, and by then my body was used to it, so I didn’t go to the bathroom for about 2 weeks. It was terribly painful, but not as bad as the pain that I experience before I started taking the medicine. It was a much duller pain and more of a full feeling than the sharp pains that I had before.

The medicine did bring the gas problems down, but it gave me terrible diarrhea, to the point where some days I couldn’t go to school because of it.

I really need some kind of hope that I will get through this. Its been going on for over a year now, and before I started to get help I was thinking of taking my own life. Now its a race for getting better as I might be out of the country this summer for a volunteer program and don’t want to be sick the entire time.

If you think you know what I might have, would you mind helping me?

A: Have you been tested for celiac disease as well as other food allergies and intolerances?
If the doctor tells you that celiacs have diarrhea and not constipation, just be aware that that is absolutely not correct!
The screening test for celiac is a simple blood test and then an endoscopy if necessary.
I wish you well and I hope you get your diagnosis soon!

p.s. my best guess would be Crohn’s or Celiac btw

Q: Has anybody ever heard of the use of active bacterial cultures to treat chron’s or colitis?
I’m curious as to whether or not daily doses of the bacterias Acidophilus and Bifidus or others might help in treating inflammatory bowel disease, or at least reducing the symptoms.

A: Yes, that is true. My daughter-in-law has ulcerative colitis and was taking prednisone. She started faithfully taking all natural Optiflora and she consistently improved – her doctor started reducing her medication ’til she was off of it completely. Optiflora is a two-product system which includes (Bifidus & Acidophilus) + Prebiotic (food source for microflora). I think the reason this supplement worked so well is because of the encapsulation process that is used. It guarantees that 500 million live microflora reaches the intestines and colon. Other products only guarantee that there are live microflora at the time of manufacture and not that they will reach the intestines live. Optiflora treats the cause and not just the symptoms.

Safe for all ages from infants to seniors with no side effects.

Hope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions.

Q: Did I answer the question she’s asking?
I have to write 2 paragraphs as a biology assignment, one on how bacteria is helpful to humans and another on how it is harmful. I am not sure if I am answering the question in the best way. Here is the paragraph I wrote on how it is helpful:

Different types of bacteria are helpful to humans, and these bacteria are called Probiotics. One thing probiotics do is help maintain and restore the balance of bacteria. Without this balance, harmful bacteria multiply and eventually take over. Another thing probiotics do is help relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowl syndrome, calitis, and alcoholic liver disease. There is also evidence that probiotics help prevent certain types of allergies and the risk for colon, liver, and breast cancers.

A: your first sentence would be stronger if you said why certain times of bacteria are helpful to humans. so ‘Different types of bacteria are helpful to humans BECAUSE…’

‘one thing’ and ‘another thing’ are somewhat awkward of transitions. try something like ‘Also, probiotics help relieve…’

remember to always state your idea, and then your reason! don’t try to bs…I did that in school too, but teachers can always tell. just say what you mean, even if it is short. but yes I would say you answered the question. good luck!

Q: Please Read! People with Gastrointestinal Problems. Chrones disease? IBS? IBD? Celiac Disease?
I am sixteen years old and have been suffering from chronic abdominal discomfort and other symptoms for more than four months. I have constant nausea ( I always feel like I am on the verge of vomiting but never do), abdominal pain ranging from a
mild irritated feeling to sharp cramps (not menstrual), gas, headaches, and debilitating fatigue.. I had an ultrasound and a ct scan a week ago and they both showed that I don’t have gallstones but I do have a large amount of (may be graphic-beware) compacted fecal matter (I warned you). However I have not been feeling constipated. In fact lately I have been having dihherea (occasionally bloody) 4-5 times a day.
I have Celiac disease and I was diagnosed about 4 months ago. And I know that it can take a while to heal but even the doctor doesnt know why its taking so long.
I just feel so sick all the time. Here’s my question: could it be Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chrones or Ulcerative Colitis) or something els

A: Warning – also graphic! Sometimes constipation can get so bad that we can actually leak liquid stool around the impacted fecal matter.

This sounds a little more serious than irritable bowel syndrome, especially considering the fact that you are having blood in your stool. It sounds as if you need a colonoscopy, but you would have to have your colon “cleaned out” first.

You should have a good gastroenterologist; if you are having a significant amount of blood loss, sooner rather than later. I assume you are following the celiac diet.

I would make sure that someone has run a thyroid panel, as low thyroid can cause both constipation and fatigue and can be overlooked in cases where an alternative explanation is available. You should also make sure your blood count is not low, as this could make you feel very tired as well.

Q: What to do with extreme stomach disease?
I have been diagnosed with severe colitis which is an inflammatory bowel disease last May. No medicine has seemed to help me, we have even tried steriods..but the diarreha and vomitting has increased in amounts and intensity. My gastrologist says there is nothing left to give me to stop the cycle. I have lost 30 pounds since May and the hospitals are not sure what to do with me. I keep myself hydrated the best i can and try to replace the food i loose but i can’t seem to keep anything in. I tried to reduce any stress that may inhance the symptoms with lexpro and klonopin, i am taking lomotil and immodium which do not help. i use the bathroom 10-40 times a day with a few bouts of vommitting with fluid. any suggestions?

A: i was diagnosed with crohns disease. but i think its more than that.

first, i know Imodium helps but take a break from it. keeping hydrated is really good.

i strongly suggest doing an elimination diet. this means for me stop eating for a few days. then slowly introduce foods that are very mild. plain oatmeal, or rice. stay away from any wheat products. they are an allergen and irritant.
jello is a good option, and does not stress the digestive system, and helps keep you hydrated. simple veg or chicken broth is good too.

and this is from me to you, painkillers.
AVOID= aspirin, and ibuprofen. they are bad for any tummy issue. sometimes tylenol can be used but not always, again personal from me to you is that i have found that vicodin helps immensely. sometimes you just need a break from the pain. talk to the doc about it. it can be strong for some, so if you do use it then keep yourself hydrated when you take it.

the docs, sometimes they give up, sometimes all they want to do is shove tubes up your bum. been there done that, sometimes they are idiots.
but sometimes, you need to find a better doc. one who will listen and understand.

Q: Diagnosing Inflammatory bowel and Irritable bowel syndrome ?
The symptoms are so similar , how does one diagnose one over the other.
The significance of the two diseases is so different.

A: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two very different entities even if some of the presentation may be similar (diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain)

but in IBD there is a clear pathology and the effects is much more sinister – causing bloody diarrhoea, malabsorption problems, may cause abdominal obstruction from strictures, or abnormal connections with other organs (fistulas), intestinal perforation or increased risk of colorectal cancer. The abdominal pain is much more severe than IBS
to diagnose IBD for sure you would need a colonoscopy and biopsy of the affected part for pathological evaluation. abdominal x-rays, small or large bowel enemas or follow throughs and blood results may be supportive of the diagnosis as well.

IBS is more likely to be a functional disturbance of the bowel, the symptoms are not as severe, and is a diagnosis of exclusion (there is no investigation to show that its a case of IBS) after the doctor has done the appropriate investigations to outrule other causes of chronic diarrhoea (other causes include IBD, chronic gastroenteritis, coeliac disease, lactose intolerance). and it has no significant long term complications. When doing colonoscopy and biopsy the lining of the intestine in IBS is normal, the only significant thing is that they have a much lower pain threshold during the procedure than the normal population (hence probably an over sensitive stomach, or a functional disturbance) and IBS is also related to stress and anxiety

the causes for both IBS and IBD are still unknown

Q: THIS IS MY COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?
I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of.For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases.Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators.
Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important. Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, Fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis, several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system. IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients. But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, and it increases a patient’s medical costs, and contributes to work absenteeism. Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS, in conjunction with increased costs produces a disease with a high societal cost. It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer’s life. In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS. It has been very difficult for me to accept this diagnosis at my young age. I do not know what the future will hold for me and other I

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Q: THIS IS MY COLLEGE ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?
I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of.

For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases.

Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators.

Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important.[2]

Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, Fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis,[4] several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system.[5][6]

IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients.[7][8][9][10][11] But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, and it increases a patient’s medical costs,[12][13] and contributes to work absenteeism.[14][15] Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS,[16][17][18] in conjunction with increased costs produces a disease with a high societal cost.[19] It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer’s life.

In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS.

It has been very difficult for me to accept thi

A: It flows really nicely . . .But I am unsure as to what the college asked you. What was the prompt in the first place? Is this a college entrance essay or is it another one of the essays that asks you to explain your “disabilities”?
If this is a college entrance exam that goes over something like “explain any physical disabilities/hardships that you have and how you overcame them” then you did a good job explaining your phsyical disabilities but you didnt do a good job explaining on how YOU cope with it. How did you win your battle with this disease? How have you come to terms with it? What have you learned about yourself when facing this disability? In fact you generalized it a bit too much. No one wants to know treatments, or what doctors think or what they can do. They want to know about YOU! So include some positives and it will look good.

Q: Can I carry my son If I have PID? Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
I think I have PID My symptoms are
extreme swelling in the vagina
pain during sex (i stop immediately as soon as I felt pain)
vaginal bleeding, which at first I thought was a period
cramping before, during and a few seconds later after a bowel movement
I have no idea if I have it or not but If I do can I still carry my 20 lb son?
I have a dr appointment this week but what about meanwhile?
Is there anything you can tell me if you have had PID?
I ask here because there are more women here than in the health section. And we are all mom
Thanks Diet C for the web site
I think I got this when My IUD was inserted I hope is not Chlamydia or Gonorrhea or else my husband is in big trouble :)

A: Yes, you can carry your son.

PID is generally a complication of chlamydia and gonorrhea and is curable via antibiotic treatment.

More info: http://www.cdc.gov/std/PID/STDFact-PID.htm

Q: What will happen 2 me????
Im 21 years old and about 4 months ago i was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) this is chronic.
I spent over 2 weeks in hospital and a further 3 weeks at home sick. There was no warning and i suffered no symptoms. Since i have had this i have had nothing but problems i take over 8 tablets a day which i have 2 for the rest of my life, i suffer with stomache pains on a regular basis which has made it harder 4 me at work, i no longer sleep properly, i can no longer eat or drink everything. My life consists of weekly trips 2 my doctor. I also have 2 go for tests e.g. a camera being put inside me every 6 months, blood tests ect. Ive never met anyone who suffers from this and i would very like 2 understand how i got this and will my life ever go back 2 normal. My biggest fear is cancer i know the risks are there and i try not 2 let it worry me but my visit 2 the doctors today shows my health is not looking good.

Please honest and helpfull answer

A: My uncle also has ulcerative colitis, I am very sorry to hear this. If you ever need anyone to talk to please email me. Here is my answer:

Mortality
The effect of ulcerative colitis on mortality is unclear, but it is thought that the disease primarily affects quality of life, and not lifespan.

Causes
While the cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown, several, possibly interrelated, causes have been suggested.

Unusual Causes
At one time it was a practice to give hydrogen peroxide enemas for certain conditions. Sometimes hydrogen peroxide is accidentally introduced into the colon during procedures. This is known to cause a condition that appears to be identical to ulcerative colitis.

Ulcerative colitis has been reported subsequent to administration of vitamin B6 and iron as dietary supplements, suggesting that these might be causative factors.

Treatment with Drugs
Standard treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on extent of involvement and disease severity. The goal is to induce remission initially with medications, followed by the administration of maintenance medications to prevent a relapse of the disease. The concept of induction of remission and maintenance of remission is very important. The medications used to induce and maintain a remission somewhat overlap, but the treatments are different. Physicians first direct treatment to inducing a remission which involves relief of symptoms and mucosal healing of the lining of the colon and then longer term treatment to maintan the remission.

Surgery
Unlike Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis can generally be cured by surgical removal of the large intestine. This procedure is necessary in the event of: exsanguinating hemorrhage, frank perforation or documented or strongly suspected carcinoma. Surgery is also indicated for patients with severe colitis or toxic megacolon. Patients with symptoms that are disabling and do not respond to drugs may wish to consider whether surgery would improve the quality of life.

Ulcerative colitis is a disease that affects many parts of the body outside the intestinal tract. In rare cases the extra-intestinal manifestations of the disease may require removal of the colon.

General
The initial diagnostic workup for ulcerative colitis includes the following:

A complete blood count is done to check for anemia; thrombocytosis, a high platelet count, is occasionally seen
Electrolyte studies and renal function tests are done, as chronic diarrhea may be associated with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and pre-renal failure.
Liver function tests are performed to screen for bile duct involvement: primary sclerosing cholangitis.
X-ray
Urinalysis
Stool culture, to rule out parasites and infectious causes.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate can be measured, with an elevated sedimentation rate indicating that an inflammatory process is present.
Although ulcerative colitis is a disease of unknown causation, inquiry should be made as to unusual factors believed to trigger the disease. Factors may include: recent cessation of tobacco smoking; recent administration of large doses of iron or vitamin B6; hydrogen peroxide in enemas or other procedures.

I hope this has helped. I got all my info from Wkipedia. Fight through this, and please email me if you need someone to talk to. toaster9795@yahoo.com

Q: Hemorrhoids, Herpes, or ??? Please Help!!?
This is embarrassing, but…. I have tested positive for herpes through a blood test, but I have never had an outbreak. My problem now is that I think I may have hemorrhoids (mostly internal), but I’m worried that maybe it is anal herpes instead? I have never had anal sex, but I have heard that you can still have an anal outbreak regardless.
For a few months now, I have seen a little bit of blood on the toilet paper when I wipe, but it has always been a small amount. There have been a couple of little tears now and then, so I figured that was the cause of the bleeding. I have had itching too.
The past few days, my symptoms have been a little worse. I’m not sure why I initially decided to do this, but I took a mirror to the bathroom and held it so that I could see my anus as I was pushing out. A couple really swollen looking and bright red things come out past my anus, and go back in.

I forgot to mention that I have been taking a diet pill, for about a month. I have been having diarrhea, but it started after I started taking the pills, so I think its related to just that. I say this to point out that I have not been constipated, so I haven’t had to push too hard to go to the bathroom. However, now that I see the swollen looking red things that come out, I feel like I am having to push harder because It feels like I need to push extra to get the stool to go past the red things. I know this is kind of gross, but I took a couple of pictures (clean) in case I can send them to someone to help with a diagnosis. I’ve been reading and it seems like my symptoms can fall under anal herpes, hemorrhoids, and even inflammatory bowel disease. Please help!

A: This is truly a remarkable question. I hope someone answers this one!!!

Q: People with gastrointestinal problems: What is wrong with me?
I am sixteen years old and have been suffering from chronic abdominal discomfort and other symptoms for more than four months. I have constant nausea ( I always feel like I am on the verge of vomiting but never do), abdominal pain ranging from a
mild irritated feeling to sharp cramps (not menstrual), gas, headaches, and debilitating fatigue.. I had an ultrasound and a ct scan a week ago and they both showed that I don’t have gallstones but I do have a large amount of (may be graphic-beware) compacted fecal matter (I warned you). However I have not been feeling constipated. In fact lately I have been having dihherea (occasionally bloody) 4-5 times a day.
I have Celiac disease and I was diagnosed about 4 months ago. And I know that it can take a while to heal but even the doctor doesnt know why its taking so long.
I just feel so sick all the time. Here’s my question: could it be Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chrones or Ulcerative Colitis) or something el
I have a really healthy gluten free diet. I really think that there is something else besides the celiac disease because I am feeling progressively worse instead of better as the days go by.

Please tell me what you experienced with any of your conditions so I can have a better understanding of what I might be dealing with.
Really all the compaction has been cleared by the diherrea I think.

A: A deficiency in vitamin B6 will produce symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, numbness and tingling and prickling sensations in the outer extremities, excessive urination and dry mouth that can’t be resolved despite how much water you drink, muscle spasms,leg cramps. These symptoms can all be due to the use of tricyclic antidepressants.

Eat more foods rich in this vitamin ie: wheat bran, wheat germ, liver, fish, cantaloupe, cabbage, blackstrap molasses, unmilled rice, eggs, oats and peanuts.

Other symptoms of Bcomplex deficiency (as they are all interdependant) are constipation, bad digestion, headaches and migraines and fatigue and exhaustion, heart palpitations and chest pains,excessive sweating, dizzy spells, fainting and loss of balance, depression, tingling and prickling and numbing sensations in the outer extremities, insomnia, irritability and moodiness and an inability to think clearly ….Quite scary actually if you don’t realise the vitamin factor.

Eat more foods rich in this vitamin ie: organ meats such as lambs fry and kidneys, skimmed milks and cheeses, fish and eggs.

If you are lactose intolerant or vegetarian then it is really important that you supplement your diet with a multi B complex tablet on a daily basis.

Things that could be robbing you of your precious B complex of vitamins are :- eating too much protein, alcohol, eating too much tinned food, antiobiotics, antidepressants, penicillin, prednisone and aspirin.

Also, try to cut back on drinks such as caffeine, tea, sodas and soft drinks as they are all B complex thieves…….. as well as being great at dehydrating you.

Take a multi B complex tablet including all the B’s ie: B1, B2 B3, B5, B6 and B12 as they work best synergistically (together).

The B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy neural, digestive and immune system functioning.

The B complex of vitamins is a water soluble complex and as such our bodies can neither store or produce them. Therefore we need to ingest them on a daily basis or suffer the consequences as you unfortunately are……… a good point to make here is that if you are deficient in vitamin B12 you would therefore also be deficient in iron as iron also needs vitamin B12 to be properly assimilated by the body and hence you would be displaying iron deficiency anemia symptoms ie; fatigue and exhaustion (as you are), dizzy spells and fainting.

When you take your daily supplement ensure that you take it with some type of calcium rich food ie: low fat cheese or milk or a calcium supplement as B12 needs calcium to be properly assimilated by the body……….. ensure you also get enough sunshine (vitamin D) or eat cold water fishes such as tuna, salmon, sardines and whiting as calcium needs enough vitamin D to be effectively absorbed!! These cold water fishes are also a rich source of magnesium (known as the antistress mineral) which is probably another thing you need to focus on as well ~ your stress levels.

Foods rich in magnesium will also aide in eliminating your constipation ……. magnesium is needed in the body for healthy nerve and muscle functioning and for heart health. Quite a handfull of information here …….. sorry it’s a bit long winded but you need to know all this.

When our bodies are placed under added stress such as sickness, relationship dramas, new job, school studies or just daily life really, the B complex of vitamins are usually the first group to get used up and we therefore need to adjust our intake accordingly.

When you are getting any stress related symptoms or any of the above mentioned symptoms simply take another B tablet. As they are water soluble our bodies will simply excrete any excess in our urine.

Drink loads of fresh filtered water too as the happiest and healthiest body will always be the most hydrated one.

I sincerely wish you the best of health & vitality buddy♥

***edit*** Oops, sorry, a deficiency in vitamin B3 ~ which is part of the B complex of vitamins ~ will cause diahhorea, headaches, fatigue, dermatitis, depression, bone pain and muscle weakness …….:0)

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CHEERS
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Q: What Can I do for rectal pain and pressure?
I was diagnosed with IBS 3 years ago but over the last 12 months my symptoms have got really bad.
A few weeks ago I started passing blood while trying to make bowel movements,sometimes i didnt actually make a bowel movement just passed blood,this lasted for 3 days
and hasnt happened since,I went straight to my DR who took blood tests and a stool sample,they all came back ok.My GP has refered me back to a gastroenterologist for futher investigation and to check for IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) which my grandmother suffered with.
Over the weekend I have had sever pressure in my rectum and also sharp stabbing pains which woke me up from a sound sleep,also my stomach pains have got alot worse and more frequent than normal,I have made an appointment with my GP for this on Monday.
I was just wandering if anybody knows of anything I could do to ease this pressure and pain in my rectum?
Thanks in advance for any replies :)

A: I believe the only thing you can do is wait for your results from your Dr. Are you constipated? If so, that would definitly cause alot of pain in your abdomin and rectum. Try taking a couple of Tylenol to see if that relieves the pain until you see your Dr. The blood may be caused by pushing too hard. Also, your Dr. is referring you to the Proper Dr. He will have all your test results, by the time you get into seeing him.Wish you the best of luck

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