IBS

22 yo F with Epilepsy

22 yr old female, recently diagnosed with epilepsy seeking advice re: acne & IBS My client is a 22 year old student who I am due to see next week. She has suffered with IBS for 3 years – fluctuating between constipation and diarrhoea, bloating, cramping & pain. She has…

39 yo F with PCOS, Endometriosis

39 year old woman with PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, IBS, Under Active Thyroid and Joint & Muscle pain This lady came to see me originally about 2 ½ years ago with her Endometriosis diagnosis (which had been diagnosed 3 yrs ago) and with a desire to lose weight. PCOS had been…

38 yo F with paraesthesia, fatigue, stress, IBS

Female, aged 38, with multiple issues including paraesthesia, fatigue, stress, IBS and history of eating disorders. I’d appreciate some advice regarding a client I am seeing for the first time next week. Female, aged 38, seeking help for fatigue, paraesthesia on left side (1yr), stress, skin issues (rosacea and eczema).…

36 yo F with IBS

Challenging IBS case in 36 years old woman Female, 36, married, trying to conceive Goal: Reduce IBS, identify food intolerances, regulate hormones Primary presenting symptoms: Bloating (almost constant), tender gut, nausea, flatulence, occasional constipation, fatigue (in flare), mild acne, low mood, headaches. Exercising intensively 6 days per week. Diagnosis, history:…

33 yo F with IBS

Suggested diagnostic tests for treating IBS Primary presenting symptoms: The patient has been living with an upset stomach for several years now. This affects her every morning without fail. It is always the thing that wakes her up. Some days are worse than others, but even on a good day,…

27 yo F with IBS

Very underweight 27y/o female with IBS not responding to any intervention- PLEASE HELP! Hi All, I’d be very grateful for input on this case. I have been working with her for over six months and we’ve only made a little progress. 27 y/o female had IBS and then got a…

35 yo F with IBS and FODMAPs

Client, female 35, came to see me yesterday. For the past five years she’s been plagued with digestive issues, e.g. bloating, excessive wind, feeling sluggish etc. and not surprisingly the wind has been causing her much discomfort and embarrassment. She has also gained weight over the same period. Over two…

35 yo F with FODMAP

Female 35, typical IBS symptoms , recommended the FODMAP diet for her 2 weeks ago. Responding well but I’m unsure how to broach the subject of long term & she is not keen for ongoing. Any ideas? Karen Shields

54 yo F with headache

Female 54yo with headaches since teenager, now virtually continually suffering with headaches. Can be temporal or occipital. Affecting all aspects of life now. This lady came to see me regarding her headaches, but also presented with IBS, particularly diarrhoea and abdominal pain, no energy and sleeplessness. She is struggling to…

23 yo F with post-viral fatigue

Female aged 23 with post-viral fatigue & IBS symptoms. Recent CDSA 2.0 results show Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3+, Alpha hemolytic strep 2+, Hemolytic E-coli 4+ And high Secretory IgA Test results show the patient will respond best to: Grapefruit seed extract (high sensitivity) Caprylic Acid (high sensitivity) Silver (high sensitivity) Uva…

30 yo M with delayed sleep phase

30 yo male with delayed sleep phase (DSPS) since childhood and non-24-hour circadian rhythm (since 2001) – not helped with melatonin, ADHD-PI diagnosis in April 2013, suspected IBS past 2-3 months, Periodic Leg Movements in sleep (PLMS) diagnosis in 2008, extreme fatigue/somnolence after waking, physical weakness, heavy head/brain fog TSH,…

56 yo M with non-bacterial prostatitis

Male, 56 with a 15 year history of non-bacterial prostatitis and IBS who contracted c diff 12 months ago with a recurrence last month following a trip to Portugal, treated with metronidazole. I am seeing this client again tomorrow (2nd follow up) after a long absence (Dec 2012) and would…

34 yo F with IBS

I am seeing a new client with IBS. Female. age 34. Any initial advice/tests appreciated (comprehensive stool test and possibly also gluten sensitivity as she is keen to obtain data to support this. Symptoms: IBS pain usually 2-3 times per week followed by diarreagh. Cutting out gluten has minimized the…

51 yo F with depression, IBS, Sugar Cravings and Candida

51 year old female – depression, IBS, Sugar Cravings and Candida Hi all, I have a 51 year old female. 5ft 3ind and12st 12lbs Mental Health nurse Full time • IBS, Depression, sugar cravings, menopausal symptoms (hysterectomy 2006), arthritis in knees and frequent candida. • Duration of symptoms IBS –…

50 yo M with CFS, Fibromyalgia and IBS

Question about heavy metal testing and lipid replacement for 50yo vegetarian male with CFS, Fibromyalgia and IBS Hi there, I have been seeing this client since oct, we have done some testing which showed up adrenal exhaustion, thyroid fine, CDSA came back fine. he has had some very gradual but…

55 yo F with weight and IBS

Female 55, vegetarian, weight and IBS main issues for her Antony thanks for your SIBO model, it seems to have already shown useful with a client I saw this week. Her IBS symptoms seem to fit SIBO, bloating, diarrhoea urgency, stools varying from type 1rabbit droppings black, type 6 yellow…

27 yo M with IBS

Client male 27, Indian IBS – no improvements after programme The client presented with diarrhoea, bloating and urgency to use the toilet. He had been over in the UK for a few years, I thought it sensible to carry out a stool test, GI Microbx Nutrition Geeks the results showed:…

Endometriosis, IBS, Low Mood and Low Energy

Hi there, – I have been seeing a client who originally came to me with: -Endometriosis – painful, heavy periods and had recently had a laparoscopy -IBS – mainly bloating and constipation and often triggered by stress -Low mood -Low energy -Stress triggered by work mostly All symptoms worse around…

53 yo M with IBS / Diarrhoea

Male 53 IBS / Diarrhoea wind plus gallbladder removed This client had his gall bladder removed 2 years ago because it was gangrenous. He had also suffered with IBS type symptoms all his life. As he travels extensively and had a particularly bad case of food poisoning in Africa, where…