Anyone know about the amount of Bifidus you can have in one day?
#31199 - 12/10/03 05:25 PM
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till
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I'm taking a probiotic that has 27% Bifidus in it. I read in a magazine that Bifidus helps pain alot and bloating. I was wondering if having more than 27% is ok. There are Bifidus capsules with Acidophilus here where I live at a health food store so I was wondering if I could takes those too with my probiotic. Anyone know? It would be great if I could since I have severe pain and severe bloating. My bloating is so severe I have to buy a whole new wardrobe!!! Help!
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Ask Heather
#31204 - 12/10/03 05:49 PM
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Bevvy
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Angel, Heather told me when I complained about the bloating and the tight jeans to forego the jeans and opt instead for comfortable sweats -- until I got the IBS under control. Hang in there, I'm convinced that once it's under control I'll be able to go back to my jeans. To answer your question, I KNOW Heather can help!
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Re. clothes. I have a long skirt that has subtle elastication in the waistband so it's comfy even when I'm really bloated, but it doesn't look bad (I can even wear it to the office). Or with jeans -lycra, lycra, lycra!
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I'm glad you can actually find clothes that fit properly because I can't find any clothes that fit properly my stomach looks like I'm exspecting! I have to keep trying to find clothes.
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Since I can't fit into any of my jeans I had no choice but to give them to charity. So I wear drawstring track pants around the house which is so comfy. My waist was 26 inches before I got IBS. Last time I measured it was 35 inches!!!! That was weeks ago. I look like a blimp. There is a chance that my IBS may never get under control since it's extremely severe. I have yet to meet a person that has it as severe as me. I read on a website only 5 % of people have severe IBS, 70% has mild, 25% has moderate. Aren't I lucky?
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#31215 - 12/10/03 07:05 PM
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Linz
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Don't you just hate looking pregnant! I went out to dinner with my fiance and my housemates recently, ate too much and promptly looked at least 6 months pregnant. My housemates thought it was hilarious - needless to say I didn't!
My clothes only fit cos I put on weight doing my finals just before I got IBS so I had to get some new clothes then.
Have you tried fennel for the bloating? I've got a herbal tea I bought in Covent Garden that has fennel in it and the stuff is the only thing that works for me.
It takes time to get used to the idea of having IBS. I'm determined to get on top of mine, but I know that it'll require pretty big life changes as well as the diet changes. Hopefully, quitting my London job next summer will help. Give yourself a chance - don't give up yet!
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Re: Ask Heather
#31281 - 12/11/03 08:33 AM
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Don't think you're alone, Angel -- we're all fighting the same battle. I too look pregnant in my pants, and I hate it. But I'm going to fight it, I'm not going to give up. I believe we can get this under some form of control, whether it's cutting out our beloved cuppajoe in the mornings or doing Michael's hypnosis program. All of these fixes together have to work, at least to some extent. But I think a positive thought process is more important than anything -- Michael's taught me that. Sometimes I get real down about it and feel real sorry for myself -- until I hear about someone else's problems. Whenever I see Steve Reeves, I break down and cry. What an inspiration he is! He's not giving up -- and neither should we. Kay? 
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Re: Angel
#31286 - 12/11/03 08:42 AM
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till
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I look like I'm 9 months pregnant! I have strong fennel tea everyday, lemon juice, probiotic, gas capsules, take a bath with 1 c. salt once a week, peppermint tea, Altoids, yoga. Nothing works. I 'm trying everything. I've gained weight from all these carbs it's horrible. I'm doing everything I can to lose the weight. It was a lot easier for me before IBS to stay 110lbs. Now it's a nightmare.
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I'm doing my best to not give up but it's so hard. It's driving me crazy. I'm actually on the Hypnotheraphy. I'll be done next week. So far I haven't noticed a change. I doing everything I can to get my IBS under control but so far it's not even close to being under control. It's hard to be positive when my life is a living hell.
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I think you've already answered this, I can't remember...but have you been tested for Celiac? You might consider it if you haven't been...
How long have you been on probiotics? It might take a while...
PLEASE hang in there! I KNOW it's hard (I'm battling IBS AND other illnesses!)
It WILL get better! Good for you for doing all you can in your power tog et well...
*hugs*
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Re: Ask Heather
#31310 - 12/11/03 09:14 AM
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Angel, I do not believe that God burdens us beyond our capacity. A "living hell" is what, to me, Chris Reeves is going through. If you listen to others' problems, I don't really believe you would trade places with them. IBS is what we've been dealt, and how we deal with it determines what we're made of. Think of it as character-building. After all, there is a lot more to us than how pregnant we might look in our loose-fitting maternity pants. If people characterize us by the size of our big bellies, they're not worth our time. While I haven't weighed 110 pounds for over 40 years, I wouldn't want to go back to those days for any amount of weight loss! I am glad I am where I am in life, despite the fact that I look pregnant in my sweat pants. This IBS has made me a much stronger person, and, in fact, brought me and my husband much closer together than we've ever been. No, I would not go back to the days before IBS -- I'm looking forward, not back.
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Re: Angel
#31364 - 12/11/03 10:38 AM
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110lbs sounds awful skinny unless yo are only 4'8"!! I understand, I recently lost 40lbs(ok, so I gained back about 8 of it) and it drives me crazy to look in the mirror and see that pregnant looking belly! Mine is so sensative I can't even do the sweats because of the elastic, no matter how many sizes too big I buy them!! Drawsting is the only way to go, I'm ALWAYS in a nightgown at home. It is very hard to stay positive, have you tried any sort of anti-depressants? Not just for the depression but they have also helped me with my IBS, I take Lexapro. I know you said you do yoga but do you get any sort of cardio activity? Again, I know its so hard to exercise when you feel like crap but it also has helped me. I find the more I work out the better I feel! I just started Heathers acacia and peppermint caps about 5 days ago but they do seem to be helping as well. Hang in there!
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Yes it's true that what Chris Reeves is going through is hell but what I'm going through is hell too. I don't only have severe IBS. I also have other severe illnessess. Also horrible things have happens to me since I was really young. I can't handle any of it and I never will. I'm glad you can be so positive.
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Good E-Mail!
#31373 - 12/11/03 10:58 AM
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Hi, Michelle! Some great ideas in your e-mail. You're right; I always feel better after a workout, even though I'm in pain during most of it. The elastic in my sweats bothers me also. I'm lucky because I'm a good seamstress, and I make my own pants, so my waistband is very loose. Interesting about the antidepressants. I tried a prescribed antidepressant, but it irritated my tummy. For me, Michael has been the best source of inspiration. I never realized that the mind REALLY controls the body. I'm determined to turn my thinking around so it controls my body the right way. It's a real slow process, just as Michael said, so I'm being patient. I'm interested in the acadia you mentioned; I can't find it at the health food store -- where do you get it? Did you notice any improvement with it? Thanks, Bev. 
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probiotics.
#31375 - 12/11/03 11:06 AM
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It took a while for me to find the balance of the right amount of probiotic -- so start by taking one or two capsules twice a day and work your way up to three or four twice a day, if necessary. I would try to make 6 to 8 / day my maximum. Just see how much you need to alleviate your symptoms. I don't think that probiotics are dangerous... but, then again, everything in moderation, right?
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I have a probiotic that I have been taking for months and you can only have 3 a day.
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Re: Angel
#31394 - 12/11/03 12:16 PM
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I'm only like 5'5 or 5'5 1/2 so 110lbs. is a perfect weight for my height. I haven't tried anti- depressants since the side effects are horrible. If I got them I won't be able to handle them also I couldn't afford them. I already have to spend tons of money on so many things for IBS. The only exercises I can do are stretches, 3 exercises I found in a magazine for bloating and water retention, yoga, sit ups, pilates, and playing with my cat. I can't wear sweatpants since they are so uncomfortable since my tummy is gigantic and super sensitive. I eat Altoids everyday which doesn't help alot. I feel like crap everyday.
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Re: to BEV
#31414 - 12/11/03 02:17 PM
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Only Heather sells the Acacia, check out the shopping section of this web site. It is very resonably priced, I also ordered the peppermint capsules and take 2 of those a day as well. I pretty much did notice right away an improvement. I just made another post that said I am IBS C but because I take miralax I often have painful D(painful D was prefered over not pooping at all!)Since I added the acacia and peppermint capsules may stools are formed, still soft but much more "normal" I also haven't been as bloated or gassey and haven't had any cramping!!! Right now I'm taking 1 1/2 heaping spoons a day I'm going to try and increase that while decreasing the miralax and hope for the best!
Its great that your hubby is so supportive! Mine tries to be but he just doesn't understand, if he hasn't pooped by 9am he is crying he is constipated and his tummy is sore! I still Love him and he really does try!
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From BEV
#31420 - 12/11/03 02:29 PM
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Bevvy
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Michele, did you read the e-mail from PeterT regarding the antidepressant brownies HE made for his wife who has IBS? Talk about a supportive spouse! WOW! Ya gotta read that e-mail (it's in the IBS Recipes section under the heading "Antidepressant Brownies"); this guy's a keeper! (And you're right -- so is mine. I'm a very lucky gal. He just took me out to lunch and wouldn't order coffee because he knows I'm trying to go cold turkey with it.) Thanks, I ordered the acacia from Heather. I'm going to have to start with low doses 'cause my Citrucel is so low (Heather said it's comparable to a piece of toast!). I'm so grateful for this web site, for Michael's CD, and for Heather -- I've gotten so much better and I'm feeling so much more positive (and a lot less full of self-pity). I just received my new self-hypnosis CD, "Learn How to Think Positively," I just KNOW I'm gonna get better! Thanks again, Michele!
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You really don't know what it's like to have severe IBS so don't tell me it's not what you would call a living hell. It's a fact that it is. I should know, I suffer with it every second. I'm in agony everyday . I can't even go to the store or work, mall, anywhere. CAn you say the same? I think not. Severe IBS is serious, it's not even close to being mild. It's not tolerble. Chris is not the only one going through hell. You keep mentioning him like he's not only one who knows hell. lol I am and so are people with severe IBS and other illnessess. Even animals. Check out peta.com, animals being torturing and murdered.
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