Fighting Fatigue (Free subscription) | 17 hours ago
Below are books and DVDs available on Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This information will be included as part of the Resources here on Fighting Fatigue. If you know of a good book or DVD resource that I do not have on this list, please leave a comment below with the name and author so I can [...]
Fighting Fatigue (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
Below are links to many blogs and websites that focus on Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I am including these as part of my Resources page so that visitors here at Fighting Fatigue will have plenty of resources to pull from. If you have a website or blog that is not listed below, or you know of one, [...]
ArticlePower.org (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disease that is estimated to affect 15% of the population in the United States today. There are many IBS symptoms that can help to diagnose the disease.
Paramus Post (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
If you suffer from allergy symptoms, you could be at risk for developing irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago recently noted that individuals with hay fever are more than twice as likely to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) than those who are unaffected by seasonal allergies. For folks with allergic skin conditions, the likelihood of having IBS appears...
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
Two new review articles that cover therapeutic approaches to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the July issue of Nutrition in Clinical Practice, cite growing evidence that probiotics, and specifically Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 (Bifantis®), are effective in helping manage IBS. Both articles point to data that suggest Bifantis (available in the U.S.
The Houston Business Journal (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is ready to take the development of its oral drug candidate for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome to the next level. (LXRX)
Newswise (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
Two new review articles that cover therapeutic approaches to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the July issue of Nutrition in Clinical Practice, cite growing evidence that probiotics, and specifically Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 (Bifantis), are effective in helping manage IBS. Both articles point to data that suggest Bifantis (available in the U.S. only in supplement form, marketed as Align) - has...
Fighting Fatigue (Free subscription) | 07/29/2008
Dr. Sugar Answers: IBS Treatment With No Health Insurance? I’m pretty positive I have Irritable Bowl Syndrome. Are there any things you can do to treat it without going to see a doctor? I don’t have insurance and would like to avoid a costly office visit. Any advice you could give would be helpful. Fitsugar Complementary and alternative [...]
Article Farm Health Articles (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
IBS - or to give it its full name - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a set of symptoms which affect the stomach and bowel. At the time of writing, there is no fully attributed cause to these symptoms, and the symptoms themselves can quite often vary dramatically between sufferers.
Article Farm Health Articles (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008
As a now 33 year old woman, I have struggled on and off with digestive issues, including bouts with IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and various types of indigestion. Read how the newer digestive enzyme supplements can help increase the comfort and effectiveness of the digestive system, and how they helped me with my digestive problems.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 07/26/2008
Lucy Atkins on the misery of irritable bowel syndrome.
Prophecy Fellowship Forums (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008
Both my sons are in Iraq and both have IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome (might be a twin thing, who knows). One son even had his gall bladder removed a few years back thinking it would help, but it didn't. They're both having problems (I think it's the added stress) but one in particular is...
Reuters (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study hints that a self-taught behavior therapy program may effectively help people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) manage their symptoms, which may include cramping, bloating, diarrhea and constipation.
Fighting Fatigue (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
Thanks to Sophie at IBS Tales for providing the following information through her recent newsletter at IBS Tales. A medical education company is asking IBS patients to participate in a survey. The survey is for patients to share experiences about management of their IBS and interactions with their healthcare provider. The goal of the survey is [...]
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLXP) announced that the Company has initiated patient enrollment in TARGET 1 and TARGET 2, its Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter studies to assess the efficacy and safety of rifaximin 550 mg, dosed three times daily, in the treatment of subjects with non-constipation irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
