Are there any supplements for digestive health?
jmgdej asked:
i have almost constant stomach aches, diarrhea or constipation, etc. my doctor has tested me for various diseases and conditions all of which come back normal. i AM lactose intolerant and my doctor now believes that i probably have IBS, but hasnt offered any kind of treatment. I take lactase enzyme when i eat dairy, i take papaya enzyme after i eat, and i take acidophillus daily. is there anything else i can take to help alleviate my symptoms?
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i have almost constant stomach aches, diarrhea or constipation, etc. my doctor has tested me for various diseases and conditions all of which come back normal. i AM lactose intolerant and my doctor now believes that i probably have IBS, but hasnt offered any kind of treatment. I take lactase enzyme when i eat dairy, i take papaya enzyme after i eat, and i take acidophillus daily. is there anything else i can take to help alleviate my symptoms?
February 10th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I’m told that not all acidophilis is created equal - some is sterile and cannot colonize to bring the intended protection. Dr. Nan Kathryn Fuchs advertises a probiotic that is not “a cruel hoax.” I’ll probably try it.
A doctor who charges $95 for a 15-minute phone consultation told me about three things to take, and they do seem to be helping: Bioset DIGESTION, an enzyme supplement; ALOE IMMUNE; and E-lyte CHLORELLA.
I’m also trying COLOTOX. They don’t tell you, but you shouldn’t take it for longer than seven days in a row - it has cascara sagrada in it.
I’m seeing a gastroenterologist in February. That’s a resource I just learned of, though my earlier doctors knew about my agony for the past five years. We’ll see what that turns up. Someone told me today that there truly is treatment available for IBS. She said that I should work with a naturopath if I hit a dead end with the other specialist.
Good luck to both of us!
February 14th, 2009 at 4:35 am
there is a grain, check with this book; God’s Medicine Is Best (herbs, vitamins and minerals) by Linda Wise.
February 16th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Did your doctor test you for Celiac Disease? With your symptoms you have a very high probability of having this disease. Ask your doc for a referral to a specialist in Celiac Disease.
Best wishes and good luck.