PaulMC
11-24-2004, 08:31 PM
Hi. For background, I have had IC (or something like it, who knows?) for about 15 years now. Unfortunately, I have an end-stage bladder now, with a capacity of <300cc during hydrodistension under general. I will probably be having augmentation surgery in the near future.
As to my bowel function, about 8 or 9 years ago I began having intestinal cramping, and swings in stool consistency. Gradually, things got quite bad. I would, at times, have arrestingly painful cramps (I literally couldn't move until they passed).
I have been diagnosed with intestinal bacterial overgrowth by hydrogen breath test. Treatment was to go off all food for as long as 3 weeks or more, taking Vivonex (essentially pre-digested nutrition). Once back on food, the only treatment was to take a low dose of Zelnorm at night. Results were that, for the first few days to a week, symptoms were improved. But soon thereafter they returned to their previous levels.
However, about a year ago a MD who is into alternative treatments suggested I try the following:
1 scoop of Glutamine Powder mixed in water (Douglas Laboratories)
1 Inuflora (Naturally Vitamins)
2 Sea Cure (Proper Nutrition, Inc.)
I take this twice a day, and I continue to take the zelnorm at night. My symptoms have improved dramatically! I can still give myself problems depending on what I eat, but in general I am nearly symptom free.
Has anyone else tried this? I find it quite effective.
Paul
As to my bowel function, about 8 or 9 years ago I began having intestinal cramping, and swings in stool consistency. Gradually, things got quite bad. I would, at times, have arrestingly painful cramps (I literally couldn't move until they passed).
I have been diagnosed with intestinal bacterial overgrowth by hydrogen breath test. Treatment was to go off all food for as long as 3 weeks or more, taking Vivonex (essentially pre-digested nutrition). Once back on food, the only treatment was to take a low dose of Zelnorm at night. Results were that, for the first few days to a week, symptoms were improved. But soon thereafter they returned to their previous levels.
However, about a year ago a MD who is into alternative treatments suggested I try the following:
1 scoop of Glutamine Powder mixed in water (Douglas Laboratories)
1 Inuflora (Naturally Vitamins)
2 Sea Cure (Proper Nutrition, Inc.)
I take this twice a day, and I continue to take the zelnorm at night. My symptoms have improved dramatically! I can still give myself problems depending on what I eat, but in general I am nearly symptom free.
Has anyone else tried this? I find it quite effective.
Paul