IBS

Chronic constipation and IBS

Extremely anorexic and anxious female with chronic constipation and IBS I am newly qualified and would really appreciate advise for this new client. She is 5.6″ and around 6st (84#), she had an operation 2 years ago to remove part of her anal sphincter because she had polyps and fissures,…

56 yo F with very loose stools and “IBS”

I would appreciate any help with regards to 56 yrs old lady who takes Risedronate 35mg once a week and 2 Adcal tablets for Osteopenia. She suffers from very loose stools and “IBS” She is taking Loperamide every other day and more if necessary. She suffers from Guttate Psoriasis that…

56 yo F with loose stools and “IBS”

I would appreciate any help with regards to 56 yrs old lady who takes Risedronate 35mg once a week and 2 Adcal tablets for Osteopaenia. She suffers from very loose stools and “IBS” She is taking Loperamide every other day and more if necessary. She suffers from Guttate Psoriasis that…

42 yo M with all time, headaches, inflammation, aches and pains

I recently qualified & have a 42yr old overweight male, who is taking Omeprazole & Citralapram. All symptoms point to low stomach acid as expected but I’m reluctant to ask him to stop meds. Any ideas? He is presenting a range of symptoms from tired all time, headaches, inflammation, aches…

SIBO

I wonder if you have any preference for antimicrobials and SIBO – I’m relatively new to this and would appreciate some guidance.. re timings and choice…. thank you Emma

IBS and severe constipation

Hi. I have a potential client who is a body builder and therefore has high protein diet. He suffers from IBS and severe constipation but does not want to reduce his protein supplements. Is it possible to resolve his constipation do you think if he maintains this level of protein?…

20s yo F with IBS

Female in late 20s with IBS-type symptoms (not diagnosed) reluctant to see GP I have a new client with IBS-type symptoms (mainly diarrhoea, bloating, discomfort), and stress seems to be a significant issue. She was referred to a specialist 10 years ago although she refused to have a colonoscopy. Her…

10 yo M with stomach cramping, pain & constipation

10 year old boy with stomach cramping, pain & constipation following apparent tummy bug He has lost 4kgs in 8 weeks; GP stool & blood tests show nothing wrong. This boy has never had comparable symptoms before; he went to Switzerland, had a tummy bug, it got better, then he…

13 yo M with severe IBS

I have been working with a 13 year old boy and have had good success in reducing severe IBS symptoms with the 4 Rs programme. He also has always suffered with enuresis (2-3 times weekly) and I would like to help him with this too. I am considering food intolerances…

26 yo F with IBS

26 year old female with IBS – chronic constipation/bloating/bile reflux/pain under R shoulder blade/heartburn/flatulence. Gastro Test showed ph of 5-6 and a blood on the very bottom of the thread. Also has recurring vaginal thrush. Had several blood tests, colonoscopy, been tested for parasites – all clear. Although digestive symptoms…

12 yo F with tummy pains, abdominal bloating

Hi, I have a 12 year old female client (not yet menstruating) with tummy pains, abdominal bloating and sporadic episodes of vomiting (usually at 2-3am). On 1st consultation her mother was very keen to look at food allergies so (whilst explaining to her mother that the allergies maybe a symptom…

37 yo M with ME

37 year old lady with ME who has been through an awful lot of trauma throughout her life. On the questionnaire the list of health concerns are: Juvenile Mioclonic Epilepsy, ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Functional Disorder, Left hand side impairment, tenosinivitis, hypoglycaemia, hyperacuasis tinnitis, vertigo, eczema, IBS, incontinence (both), repetitive thrush, allergic…

IBS

BS – Which diet first? I have a client with IBS. She has agreed to do a CDSA/P test. Food allergy is also very likely and I would like to find out which foods she might be intolerant to. However, she cannot afford an allergy test as well as the…

3 yo F with constipation/IBS

30year old lady who had gallbladder removed 4 months ago. Main symptom constipation/IBS. She was on a very low fibre, high sugar diet. We have looked at removing gluten, reducing refined sugars and increasing soluble fibre but this has lead to bloating and severe cramping in her RHS. She is…

30 yo F with gallbladder removed

30year old lady who had gallbladder removed 4 months ago. Main symptom constipation/IBS. She was on a very low fibre, high sugar diet. We have looked at removing gluten, reducing refined sugars and increasing soluble fibre but this has lead to bloating and severe cramping in her RHS. She is…

38 yo F with recurrent endometriosis

38 year old lady with recurrent endometriosis I have a lady with endoemtriosis, needs to have it lazered approximately every 3 years. I am addressing her diet, increasing phytoestrogens, decreasing xenoestrogen exposure, supporting the liver and gut. She did have IBS which seems to have subsided now and only occurs…

Diarrhoea IBS and irritable bladder

Client with diarrhoea IBS and irritable bladder, low bifidobacteria sp and yeast infection which could not be identified as well as high levels of anti-gliadin sIga – cannot tolerate any supplements I have a lady who has had IBS for over 20 years and has irritable bladder with it. She…