Irritable Bowel Syndrome

[theJointedOne]

thanks bk for your story, glad to hear your finding a helpfull way to find relief.

 

[johnnyla]

I know this thread is rather old, but I thought I'd add my two cents.

I suffer from a GI problem. I've had an endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, etc. So far I know that I have ulcers in my small intestine (not UC) but they have proved negative for crohn's in biposy. Now I need a CT enterography.

My symptoms include a lot of abdominal pain and nausea. Everyone seems to have some form of IBS that doesn't make you have to go to the bathroom all of the time. I wish I was so lucky. It has been difficult to commute to work 40+ minutes and stay productive.

That being said, my relief comes from strong indicas. OG helps in the day, when I need the narcotic effect of the indica but don't want to fall asleep. Sativas seem to cause spasms and muscle contractions in my abdomen. For the evening, I have White Rhino.

I also suffer from insomnia, related to the digestion issue I believe. On nights when it's really awful, I pull out Trainwreck, which is probably the only strain that impairs my ability to drive.

I definitely suspect some sort of mind/body connection here, and believe that stress is a major factor. That isn't to downplay anything. UC is caused by stress and my mother lost her colon to that.

if you are negative for Chrons or Colitis then you either have Celiac disease- allergic to Wheat Gluten, or Dairy allergy, or low healthy bacteria.

Bananas and rice help a lot, of course cannabis.

i have Chrons/ UC

 

[420patient.com]

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[Muleskinner]

I've suffered with IBS for 10+ years now. Metamucil saved my ass! Nothing else works (let's call it what it is - chronic diarrhea). Metamucil is the only thing that allows me to eat normal meals.

Get the metamucil capsules!!! That way you can take it whenver you want with a glass or bottle of water. I take 7-8 at each meal, some at the beginning, some at the end.

I've tried the medications and all sorts of meditation and relaxation and psyllium husk fiber is the ONLY thing that helped. I actually buy the Yerba Prima brand capsules, I think they're higher quality and Metamucil and also Metamucil probably comes from China.

I hate smoking also, it's always hurt my throat. I use a Volcano whenver I can. Cannabis helps a little with the IBS but not much, I haven't noticed much difference between indica and sativa. good luck!

 

[icon]

I have IBS too been doing tons of research heres something ive been following articles on & just started taking a MULTIPLE bacteria strain probiotic ....something to think about
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/09/040903093237.htm

 

[DoobieDuck]

Icon that is an interesting link you provided..can you reveil what medication, MULTIPLE bacteria strain probiotic , you are taking? Thanks DD

 

[icon]

This is what i just started taking we'll see if it helps any in a few week
http://www.naturesplus.com/products/productdetail.asp?productNumber=4385

 

[Ocean Grown]

There is probiotic YEAST that is super beneficial to people with IBS and IBD's.

The brand name is FloraStor and the UN distributes it worldwide along with antibiotics to prevent the bad gut reactions that many have after taking antibiotics.
It's been shown to help protect the gut by decreasing intestinal permeability and building a stronger protective mucosa (lining of the gut).
In the USA, Jarrow Formulas makes a 2x as strong and 1/3 the cost capsule that's the same as FloraStor.

www.jarrow.com They also make a line of high potency probiotic bacterias as well.

The cool thing about probiotic yeast is that it has a synergistic affect on the whole body and provides a rich environment for probiotic bacteria to grow and implant, while supressing the "bad" bacteria..

A lot of people try the bacteria's but find that they don't "implant" in the mucosa and keep growing, so they give up on them. Think of the yeast as good nutes for growing beneficial bacteria in your gut.

If you hit Medscape, you can read up on probiotic yeasts like FloraStor and streptomyces boullardi. I think it's a "must try" for people with damaged mucosa. (ibd's or ibs)

 

[yortbogey]

on...it

 

[FreshGenetics]

Federation had a strain called Hawaiian Candy that helped treat symptoms of IBS.

Hawaiian Candy was a Hawaiian Sativa crossed with a CCandy male.

That strain is not available, but Cotton Candy is still around.

If you find that HS you could breed your meds.

It's just an idea I had. Hope it helps.

 

[bicycle racer]

Turkey contains Tryptophan, even though it's a very small % - It does make me tired half the time.

But I agree that it is a myth lol, IM FUCKING SICK OF DRY TURKEY I HATE CHICKEN!

an l-tryptophan supplement on an empty stomach would be helpful. i suffer from ibs but it only bugs me when working or training once i smoke heavy it subsides. a proper diet is key as is stress reduction number #1

 

[BiG H3rB Tr3E]

Well it's been a fucked few months....I've always been in pretty good health. But a few months back I was getting seriously stressed out and so angry that my stomach would hurt (fighting with ex over the kids + owning a mmj dispensary). Then I would throw up like bile and mucus and saliva every morning. Went to the doctor and was given alot of antibiotics for an h.pylori infection. When filling the script the pharmacist was saying how everyone had this infection so it probally wasn't what the doc said it would be. Took the pills and the morning vomiting went away. But now my stomach ALWAYS feels like it's stuffed full with food. Eating irritates it, drinking irritates it and smoking anything seriously effects it. I used to smoke 1/8+ EVERYDAY, now I can't even take a hit of weed without seriously irritating my stomach. The doc now says IBS, but everytime I go in there she acts like it's such an ordeal to see me and doesn't seem like she gives a fuck. Now I can hardly eat or drink and have pretty much 86ed weed from my life. So I'm fucking miserable. I feel like putting a fucking bullet in my head. I LOVE weed and cant even smoke anymore. I'm going to call my doc tomorrow and demand someone who knows more about this or at least acts like they care that I'm suffering pretty much all day everyday. I've done massive amount if bloodwork and an ultrasound. They can't seem to find anything but I swear it feels like I'm dying. They say I got ibs and I'm stressed but I'm only stressing on feeling like I'm dying and I take 2 shits everyday. In fact I took one this morning that may have set a record. Like 16".... So shitting ain't my problem. Have you guys had this all your life or did it start like what I explained? Will this ever go away? Will I ever be able to ENJOY weed without feeling like a bomb exploded in my stomach??? Fuck my life this stomach problem fucking sucks....

PS sometimes I'll eat a meal and feels like it just sits in my stomach and can't digest it so I pretty much force myself to vomit it up. only te I'm not in pain is when my stomach is completly empty and I don't smoke...

 

[FreshGenetics]

Sorry to hear your troubles.

Hope you feel better.