[Lookin'foraLife]

The inflammation theory sounds like it makes sense. However I have been tested for inflammation via capsule endoscopy and Metametrix stool testing and results came back completely negative. Is it possible the inflammation is so low grade the tests didn't pick up on it at all?

[overitnow]

Send this guy a PM. He can probably give you a good answer to that:
http://www.ibsgroup....p?showuser=2603

If you don't hear back from him, this man works at the IBS Center in Seattle and should be able to answer you pretty thoroughly:
http://www.ibsgroup....?showuser=22031

[karoe]

Great post, Alex. I appreciate all you went through to find a regimen that works for you and thanks for sharing it.

I came to the board today to look for information on digestive enzymes and I was really pleased to see your post and some old buddies (overitnow) responding. Lots of misery and sickness is caused by inflammation...how about rhematoid arthritis, they think chronic fatigue, etc. Consider the overabundance of seed oils that we consume, rich in Omega 6 type fats, and the lack of Omega 3's (your fish oil) in most diets. This inbalance keeps coming up in my reading. I, for one, have stopped ingesting any seed oils, the only oils I use are unrefined coconut for frying and olive for cold uses like salad dressings. And of course I take fish oil daily. The catch here is that you can't eat processed foods if you want to avoid these 6-oils, and what's more you can't eat in restaurants!!! It's very tough to do. This is my "tip" for you. Thanks again for the information & ideas. :(

[IBD/IBS Author]

Lookin'foraLife, on Oct 13 2009, 05:20 PM, said:

The inflammation theory sounds like it makes sense. However I have been tested for inflammation via capsule endoscopy and Metametrix stool testing and results came back completely negative. Is it possible the inflammation is so low grade the tests didn't pick up on it at all?

Yes, it is. While the capsule scope is good, but it does not allow the doctor to take biopsies (tissue samples) which can be looked at through a microscope and pick-up signs of inflammation that way. The woman who earlier said she had microscopic colitis was probably told after her scope that all looked fine, but when the biopsy results came back they found the microscopic signs of IBD.

Also, a very comprehensive and reliable stool test can be done through Genova diganostics.

[Puppy3D]

Alex, I will try your suggestions too. Especialy Quercetin. I`have just orderd two bottle from an only store. I will also take fishoil and Boswilla as antinflammtories. Anyone know if Fishoil capsules are low in histamine?

[alex1]

Lookin'foraLife, yes, absolutely. Regular tests don't show positive results because of the low inflammation level, contrary to Crohn and ulcer colitis.

[alex1]

karoe, I'm really please to help you!

[alex1]

Puppy, I don't know if Quercetin alone can cure IBS. But remember to take it at least one month, maybe more, in order to reach some benefits. In the first time, you will find that it doesn't work, it's normal. But give it at least one month or two.

[alex1]

Oh, and Puppy, don't forget to get your Quercetin mixed with bromelain, in order to get absorption.
And about boswellia, be sure to get extract standardized to contain 60 % boswellic acid, like in the SISU brand.

[alex1]

Hi everybody, it has been one month and a half and my cure is still working. I am practically symptoms free, with practically no bloating, no abdominal pain, normal gas, and the most impressive, I have a relief from my constipation. But I still don't know if the results can be attributable to mesalamine or celexa. I think both are very usefull. As I am less anxious with celexa, it helps to reduce intestinal spasms and gas.

[Puppy3D]

alex,
here is what ive been taking daily for the last two weeks.

- 8 Vitamin B Tabs daily
- Zinc
- Someting similar like boswellia (dont know the english name).
- Vitamin C from 1 half lemon daily.
- 2 capsules Probiotics

- 4 times Mesalamine
- 2 tablespoons Oliveoil before i go to sleep
- Antidepressant for sleep. ( i take it since 3 years).


I also did a stool test, and mild infllammation is present in the colon. I also have a bit higher candida count and low IgA and low Lysozym

I will get Querection and Boswilla soon. Maybe I also try garlic capsules.
But i dint had a postiv effect on my IBS. I fell like ######.

[saivenkat]

Yes, it is. While the capsule scope is good, but it does not allow the doctor to take biopsies which can be looked at through a microscope and pick-up signs of inflammation that way..
DigBands

[alex1]

Puppy, what is the name of your antidepressant ?

[Puppy3D]

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Puppy, what is the name of your antidepressant ?

Remeron, Mirtazapine. I did try 10 or 15 diffrent antidepressant for my IBS pain, but never had the impression that they changed someting. I take remeron for sleep helper. it works.