Alternative ways to face irritable bowel syndrome when common drugs fail to help!?

my best friend was diagnosed with this problem.doctors say it "comes and goes" and that there is no cure..there will be periods which it will "burst" and periods that it will be "asleep".it is nothing dangerous but honest when it bursts how can you go to work,go for a meal, have cafe outdoors or go for drinks when you are in pain and you need to go to the bathroom several times.i would greatly appreciate if someone with the same problem has found alternative ways to control it!!! thanks a lot!!!

she doesn't have difficulty to go the bathroom! she actually has the opposite she is going alot of times 7-8times a day!common drugs dont stop her constant going to the bathroom and fiber will make it worse!

Drugs and most herbs only address the symptoms, not the cause.

For instance, has she taken antibiotics... perhaps for acne, or infection, or even for her IBS? This kills all the helpful bacteria in the intestines and often causes an overgrowth of candida, which in turn damages the intestines.

And/or she could have some type of intestinal parasites or worms that also cause damage. About 85% of the US population has some type of parasite infection. The majority of medical doctors don't address this.

A high-quality colon-parasite cleanse is recommended in this case.
Read this page and all the links under "Read more interesting information"
http://www.holistic-wellness-basics.com/...

IBS definitely CAN be cured. If possible, she should consult with a Naturopathic Doctor for guidance. Food and lifestyle habits are very important, but definitely do the colon-parasite cleanse recommended on the website.

Fairly easy to control/cure with TCM & Acupuncture. The common diagnosis is Liver overacting on the Spleen. Her Licensed Acupuncturist will explain this fully, and prescribed an herbal formula (or 2) to be taken for between 1-4 months, depending on severity & length of problem.

go to www.acufinder.com to find a Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist in your area.

I have successfully treated IBS in many patients.

I have no doubt your friend will get relief.

I too have IBS, and sorry to say there isnt much to be done.
Except drink alot of water and try to eat alot of fiber things.
It is very painful that I know some times I hate to suffer so I take a rocket(supp) and then Iam able to go faster then to sit there and suffer.
Also we get IBS as we dont go as we should so I found that sugar free candy, theres some thing in the candy that makes you go to the bathroom. So try all of that I will be checking to see if any one else comes up with some thing.

i have a relative that is going through the same problem, and what she does in order to settle her "problem" when it gets too painful is drink chamomille tea or normal tea with oregano, which should calm down her stomach pain and prevent her from going to the bathroom so much.

I'm not saying this is "the cure" but a good quality probiotic may be very helpful in easing some of her symptoms.

Enzymatic Therapy Acidolphilus Pearls, Kyodophilus, and Culturelle all make high quality products. Have your friend try them.