About IBS

Common names for this condition include spastic colon, nervous stomach, "colitis", mucous colitis, and spastic colitis. Physicians often refer to this condition by the initials IBS. The typical symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, and abnormal bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both). Other symptoms that occur with IBS may include passage of mucus, an incomplete sense of evacuation, and relief of pain with defecation. Symptoms unrelated to the digestive system occur frequently and include anxiety, depression, urinary frequency, back pain, and discomfort with sexual intercourse. The symptoms of IBS are similar to many conditions and therefore you should not diagnose yourself.

After you have been diagnosed with IBS, you can supplement your treatment by using the therapy discussed on this web site.

Common Questions Regarding IBS

Can IBS be cured?

Unfortunately, the condition is a lifelong problem that can come and go. Since the condition does not have a specific known cause, there cannot be a simple cure. However, there are many things that you can do to make life more manageable and suppress the symptoms.

Can the symptoms of IBS be suppressed?

Yes they can! Treatment includes changes in diet and use of certain medications. Stress management is one of the key treatments for many people with IBS. This can be accomplished in many ways ranging from exercise (especially walking and yoga), learning how to deal with stressful situations, and learning various relaxation therapies.

For significant depression or a history of physical or sexual abuse, consultation with a psychologist is recommended.

What is the therapy on the IBS therapy CD?

The relaxation therapy that we recommend is a meditation process that can be taught to you by using this audio series. The relaxation gets down to your subconscious mind that helps guide your attitudes, reaction to stress, and perceptions of symptoms on a continual basis. Many of our patients have tried this and have had success.