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Cannot Work because of IBS

Question:
Hi All, I have IBS for many years. When there is an attack, I can even have a clear mind  to do my work. I prefer to lie on the bed.  Is it possible that  the IBS can be so serious? Or is it possible I have IBD like Crohn or Ulcerative [...]

Ritonavir — Montezuma or Mind Control?

Question:
- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – [re-post] Sorry, no I don’t agree with you.  Obviously you’re one that does not have a good outlook.  The mind is more powerful than you’d maybe like to "think".  Negativity, cynicism, etc. have a direct [...]

Most Effective Treatment for IBS

Question:
based on my research, enteric coated peppermint oil capsules are the number one treatment for IBS.  You can get them over the counter. here are two sites to check out: http://www.colpermin.co.uk/ http://www.totalhealthdiscount.com/pepoil.html  

Response:
In article <27493-37B0FAAA…@newsd-242.iap.bryant.webtv.net>, ShellCa…@webtv.net (John Shellabarger) writes: >based on my research, enteric coated peppermint oil capsules [...]

Practising Siting Down And Standing Up

Question:
Yeah, you wouldn’t want to sling your guitar up high.  It hinders your skills and it’s bad for your wrist. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hello:    I have a small question to ask. When I practice sitting down and doing all the picking and hammering stuff [...]

new diagnosis- pentasa

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Hey, everybody out there: doesn’t anyone use sulfasalazine anymore?  Asacol/Pentasa are so expensive and in my case, weren’t as effective as the sulfasalazine.  During one limited flare-up two years ago, my GI at the time switched me to Pentasa, afraid that the sulfasalazine was causing nausea.  My symptoms were much worse until I switched [...]