ibs self-help
Here are some self-help ideas for IBS sufferers. Please remember that this site is not run by a doctor, and does not offer any kind of medical advice. These products have been chosen because I have heard good things about them from fellow sufferers and because they are made by reputable companies, but we all react differently to IBS treatments.
The products are split into treatments for diarrhea, treatments for constipation, and general IBS treatments which are used by both diarrhea and constipation sufferers, as well as people who alternate between diarrhea and constipation.
Where appropriate I have included reviews of the products, written by IBS sufferers who have contacted this site.
General IBS treatments
IBS Audio Program 100
Recommended by IBS Tales, and a favorite within the online IBS community, the IBS Audio Program is
a self-hypnosis program which has been clinically proven to significantly IBS symptoms.
Heather Van Vorous' IBS kits
A range of different kits from the IBS author (and IBS sufferer) Heather Van Vorous,
which contain items such as acacia fiber, peppermint oil capsules, and
introductory IBS books.
Peppermint oil
Capsules of peppermint oil have been shown to relax the spasms of IBS.
Digestive advantage
A supplement specifically designed for IBS.
Acacia fiber
A fiber supplement, manufactured by Heather Van Vorous, which contains no artificial sweeteners or
colors and is designed for sensitive IBS intestines.
Citrucel
A fiber supplement made from methylcellulose plant fiber.
Fibercon
A fiber supplement made from calcium polycarbophil.
Diarrhea treatments
Caltrate Plus (calcium)
Another favorite within the online IBS community, Caltrate Plus contains calcium, a mineral which
is known for its constipating properties.
Imodium
The old standby for diarrhea.
Constipation treatments
Milk of magnesia
Known as one of the more gentle laxatives, but still effective for some sufferers.