Alright, I've had IBS for about 6 months but, it's gotten so bad lately and I went to the emergency room on Superbowl Sunday and diagnosed me with it1Is it treatable? 2How can I help calm down the stomach spasms? 3How do you get IBS? 4Is it possible for me to get a doctors note to get out of school for a lil bit? Because, my IBS is getting so bad I feel like breaking down and crying in the middle of class and I don't know what to do! Also, if you can provide me with some information that would be helpful10 points to the person who answers all the questions accurately and not just making stuff upThanks a lot for reading!
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China, India, Taiwan, South Korea and Indonesia were the top five PFY producing countries in 2007
Yes, it's treatableMost of the treatments are things that you can do at home; there's not much the doctor can do in terms of medications For one thing, start keeping a food diaryMany people with this find that whole grain, high fiber products are triggers, as are caffeine or high-fat itemsI think if you google IBS diet you can find some more suggestionsCut out everything that could do it, keep the food diary, and slowly add one item back in at a time Do recognise that sometimes it's who makes it or what brand; I can eat a Hebrew National hot dog, but not an off-brandFor a little while, eat a lot of white rice; it is full of soluble fiber, and will make your gut feel better, as will applesauceIf you want to eat meat, eat as lean a cut as you can Learning to meditate helps by reducing your overall stress levels Peppermint oil helpsYou can drink peppermint tea hot or cold instead of soda, and the peppermint Altoids actually have real peppermint oil in them.I've found them helpfulGinger can also help.I love eating candied ginger, and it seems to have an overall calming effect on my gut Drink more water, too Some of us find (raises hand) that it's correlated to our menstrual cycle as wellI pretty much nearly always have an attack right when my period starts upOn the other hand, knowing that gives me the ability to relax and just wait, because I know if I don't panic or eat the wrong foods, I'll have it pass within 24 hours An excellent book on the topic that I found much help from is IBS:The First Year by Heather van Voros Breathe, and don't worryI've had it for years and dated, had kids, worked, etcand it really hasn't stopped me from doing anything I wanted to do in life.
Yes, it's treatableMost of the treatments are things that you can do at home; there's not much the doctor can do in terms of medications For one thing, start keeping a food diaryMany people with this find that whole grain, high fiber products are triggers, as are caffeine or high-fat itemsI think if you google IBS diet you can find some more suggestionsCut out everything that could do it, keep the food diary, and slowly add one item back in at a time Do recognise that sometimes it's who makes it or what brand; I can eat a Hebrew National hot dog, but not an off-brandFor a little while, eat a lot of white rice; it is full of soluble fiber, and will make your gut feel better, as will applesauceIf you want to eat meat, eat as lean a cut as you can Learning to meditate helps by reducing your overall stress levels Peppermint oil helpsYou can drink peppermint tea hot or cold instead of soda, and the peppermint Altoids actually have real peppermint oil in them.I've found them helpfulGinger can also help.I love eating candied ginger, and it seems to have an overall calming effect on my gut Drink more water, too Some of us find (raises hand) that it's correlated to our menstrual cycle as wellI pretty much nearly always have an attack right when my period starts upOn the other hand, knowing that gives me the ability to relax and just wait, because I know if I don't panic or eat the wrong foods, I'll have it pass within 24 hours An excellent book on the topic that I found much help from is IBS:The First Year by Heather van Voros Breathe, and don't worryI've had it for years and dated, had kids, worked, etcand it really hasn't stopped me from doing anything I wanted to do in life.
Polyester Production By Country
China, India, Taiwan, South Korea and Indonesia were the top five PFY producing countries in 2007
