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[Chea]

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Hello all,I was on your website for a while last year and got temporarily cured with cabbage juice...unfortunately, the IBS came back this year. My husband found this website http://www.ibstreatmentcenter.com and I have an appointment at their Seattle facility on the 26th for testing. I feel horrible for all of you on this site that are worse off than me (and I get pretty sick). I will let you all know what happens and what the results are (don't know how long it will take). Just in reading all their website information, I am hopeful to be cured forever and get a life back!I will keep you informed as the process happens...Take care all,CheaUpdate 3/29/12:I went to Seattle to the IBS Treatment Center! Very nice clinic and staff. I was with the Doctor over an hour going over all the information I sent on the intake forms, in detail. He asked for my story of digestion problems from the beginning and then decided what tests would be appropriate based on our discussion. I had already decided on the largest test package because it included everything. They took LOTS of blood and sent me home with a stool sample test. I have to stop taking probiotics and digestive enzymes for three days before I can send the stool sample up.I will get my results in 1 month. You are not expected to go back to the clinic again. All future appointments are on the phone and results are sent by email.There is a hotel called Hotel Nexus about 3 blocks away from the clinic and a driver (very nice)that works out of the hotel who will come and get you from the airport. It was all a pretty easy trip and not too much trouble.I am extremely hopefull that this testing will show what is causing my IBS and I can do something about it permanently. If any of you have any questions I'd be glad to answer them if I can...just let me know. I will check this site every few days or so, as possible.When my results come in, I'll let everyone know what they found and what regimen he puts me on.Take care all, CheaUPDATE 5/3/12 Got my results back and had consult over phone with doctor.I have 2 BAD bacteria Enterobacter sp. and H. pyloriI have Yeast/Fungi CandidaI am also allergic to new foods I did'nt know about: eggs, black pepper, sesame, corn, psyllium, vanilla, brocolli, cucumber, cashews and pistacios.I also am borderline anemic and have hypothyroidism!No wonder I was sick!!!!!!Treatment plan: For the Thyroid issue I am taking LevothyroxineFor the bacteria we decided to go natural to start...Monolaurin (fatty acid) and Berberine (golden seal)Will do a full spectrum probiotic and iron once my digestion settles down. Of course I will stay away from the new foods I am allergic to and he wants another blood draw in 30 days to check the Thyroid and if the yeast is responding to the golden seal. Can do blood draw in my own town and have them mail it up to Seattle.When they did the labs, they cultured the yeast and subjected it to antibiotic type drugs and healing type herbs to find out what killed the yeast. It was very easy then, to choose what to take to kill it! I chose natural because antibiotics wreck your good bacteria. My good bacteria was actually in good shape...This journey has been a suprise, a relief, a pain, expensive, but knowing what is wrong and treating it is worth all the tea in China! I recommend this clinic to everyone! Don't suffer needlessly any longer....I would be glad to answer questions you may have...just write!CheaUPDATE 5/6/12 Feeling a whole lot better! I have been on the NEW regimen for 3 days. No more rumbling tummy all day, no more diarrhea or urgency, no more gas, having regular BM's (a little soft still), I am still getting some pain every once in a while but it goes away fast. The doc says it could take up to 6 months to get rid of the yeast..but I am patient :)UPDATE 5/18/12 Still feeling better...a little bit each day. I am done with the monolaurin so only the yeast problem and the hypothyroidism to combat now. I don't eat anything I am allergic to and still keeping my diet fairly bland.I am very happy that I went to the clinic and have possitive results because being sick all the time really sucks!

[Frustrated85]

Hello all,I was on your website for a while last year and got temporarily cured with cabbage juice...unfortunately, the IBS came back this year. My husband found this website http://www.ibstreatmentcenter.com and I have an appointment at their Seattle facility on the 26th for testing. I feel horrible for all of you on this site that are worse off than me (and I get pretty sick). I will let you all know what happens and what the results are (don't know how long it will take). Just in reading all their website information, I am hopeful to be cured forever and get a life back!I will keep you informed as the process happens...Take care all,Chea

Hey chea,That's great news for you. I wish we had something like that in Canada. I have yet to come across or hear anything like that up here. Please let us know how your appointment goes and what they tell you.

[BQ]

Wish you all the best Chea!

[XXXBerto55]

Don't want to burst your bubble, but I went and it didn't do much for me. Really nice people, however, not much if any help. Did a bunch of expensive (since he's a natropath, not insurance covered) tests. Blood Allergy Test (which I later found is not considered accurate), fecal test, and something else. Said to quit go gluten free. Helped a little, but pretty insignificant. Maybe you'll have better luck.

[Chea]

Don't want to burst your bubble, but I went and it didn't do much for me. Really nice people, however, not much if any help. Did a bunch of expensive (since he's a natropath, not insurance covered) tests. Blood Allergy Test (which I later found is not considered accurate), fecal test, and something else. Said to quit go gluten free. Helped a little, but pretty insignificant. Maybe you'll have better luck.

[Chea]

Sorry they were unable to help you! They are able to help 90% of their clients, so maybe you were in the unlucky 10%.At least you rulled out alot of things!

[Dr Dani MD]

What approach does the clinic take to IBS--is it a holistic approach--i.e. mind-body, dietary approaches, and natural medicines including specific types of probiotics? I have found this is the most effective approach to getting control over the symptoms in the long run:) My mum finds her symptoms really flare especially when she eats her 'trigger foods.' Dr. Dani

Sorry they were unable to help you! They are able to help 90% of their clients, so maybe you were in the unlucky 10%.At least you rulled out alot of things!

[Chea]

Sorry they were unable to help you! They are able to help 90% of their clients, so maybe you were in the unlucky 10%.At least you rulled out alot of things!

[Chea]

Yes, I believe they take a holistic approach mainly, but the regimen they put you on is based on the results. For example, if you have a bad bacteria, parasite etc, of course you will need to use antibiotics to kill it and probiotics to equal out the good and bad bacteria. You will also know what you are allergic to so you won't eat trigger foods!On their website they have listed the suppliments they carry, but the Dr. told me they don't push them too much.It will be interesting to see how it all unfolds....

[HNat]

Yes, I believe they take a holistic approach mainly, but the regimen they put you on is based on the results. For example, if you have a bad bacteria, parasite etc, of course you will need to use antibiotics to kill it and probiotics to equal out the good and bad bacteria. You will also know what you are allergic to so you won't eat trigger foods!On their website they have listed the suppliments they carry, but the Dr. told me they don't push them too much.It will be interesting to see how it all unfolds....

Good luck Chea surely let us know how it goes....

[Chea]

Hello all,I was on your website for a while last year and got temporarily cured with cabbage juice...unfortunately, the IBS came back this year. My husband found this website http://www.ibstreatmentcenter.com and I have an appointment at their Seattle facility on the 26th for testing. I feel horrible for all of you on this site that are worse off than me (and I get pretty sick). I will let you all know what happens and what the results are (don't know how long it will take). Just in reading all their website information, I am hopeful to be cured forever and get a life back!I will keep you informed as the process happens...Take care all,CheaUpdate 3/29/12:I went to Seattle to the IBS Treatment Center! Very nice clinic and staff. I was with the Doctor over an hour going over all the information I sent on the intake forms, in detail. He asked for my story of digestion problems from the beginning and then decided what tests would be appropriate based on our discussion. I had already decided on the largest test package because it included everything. They took LOTS of blood and sent me home with a stool sample test. I have to stop taking probiotics and digestive enzymes for three days before I can send the stool sample up.I will get my results in 1 month. You are not expected to go back to the clinic again. All future appointments are on the phone and results are sent by email.There is a hotel called Hotel Nexus about 3 blocks away from the clinic and a driver (very nice)that works out of the hotel who will come and get you from the airport. It was all a pretty easy trip and not too much trouble.I am extremely hopefull that this testing will show what is causing my IBS and I can do something about it permanently. If any of you have any questions I'd be glad to answer them if I can...just let me know. I will check this site every few days or so, as possible.When my results come in, I'll let everyone know what they found and what regimen he puts me on.Take care all, CheaUPDATE 5/3/12 Got my results back and had consult over phone with doctor.I have 2 BAD bacteria Enterobacter sp. and H. pyloriI have Yeast/Fungi CandidaI am also allergic to new foods I did'nt know about: eggs, black pepper, sesame, corn, psyllium, vanilla, brocolli, cucumber, cashews and pistacios.I also am borderline anemic and have hypothyroidism!No wonder I was sick!!!!!!Treatment plan: For the Thyroid issue I am taking LevothyroxineFor the bacteria we decided to go natural to start...Monolaurin (fatty acid) and Berberine (golden seal)Will do a full spectrum probiotic and iron once my digestion settles down. Of course I will stay away from the new foods I am allergic to and he wants another blood draw in 30 days to check the Thyroid and if the yeast is responding to the golden seal. Can do blood draw in my own town and have them mail it up to Seattle.When they did the labs, they cultured the yeast and subjected it to antibiotic type drugs and healing type herbs to find out what killed the yeast. It was very easy then, to choose what to take to kill it! I chose natural because antibiotics wreck your good bacteria. My good bacteria was actually in good shape...This journey has been a suprise, a relief, a pain, expensive, but knowing what is wrong and treating it is worth all the tea in China! I recommend this clinic to everyone! Don't suffer needlessly any longer....I would be glad to answer questions you may have...just write!Chea

[Chea]

I wish everyone the best of luck!

[BQ]

Here is Chea's update:

UPDATE 5/3/12 Got my results back and had consult over phone with doctor.I have 2 BAD bacteria Enterobacter sp. and H. pyloriI have Yeast/Fungi CandidaI am also allergic to new foods I did'nt know about: eggs, black pepper, sesame, corn, psyllium, vanilla, brocolli, cucumber, cashews and pistacios.I also am borderline anemic and have hypothyroidism!No wonder I was sick!!!!!!Treatment plan: For the Thyroid issue I am taking LevothyroxineFor the bacteria we decided to go natural to start...Monolaurin (fatty acid) and Berberine (golden seal)Will do a full spectrum probiotic and iron once my digestion settles down. Of course I will stay away from the new foods I am allergic to and he wants another blood draw in 30 days to check the Thyroid and if the yeast is responding to the golden seal. Can do blood draw in my own town and have them mail it up to Seattle.When they did the labs, they cultured the yeast and subjected it to antibiotic type drugs and healing type herbs to find out what killed the yeast. It was very easy then, to choose what to take to kill it! I chose natural because antibiotics wreck your good bacteria. My good bacteria was actually in good shape...This journey has been a suprise, a relief, a pain, expensive, but knowing what is wrong and treating it is worth all the tea in China! I recommend this clinic to everyone! Don't suffer needlessly any longer....I would be glad to answer questions you may have...just write!Chea

[BQ]

So your troubles were not from IBS... That's great! and I wish you all the best!

[Chea]

So your troubles were not from IBS... That's great! and I wish you all the best!

[Chea]

Why would you say my troubles are not from IBS???? What is your definition of IBS?????

[BQ]

You have so many diagnoses (and you didn't mention IBS as one of them).. so.. that was the conclusion I drew. Ask your Dr's if they think you still have IBS on top of all of the other diagnoses they were able to give you.

[BQ]

BTW this is a good definition of IBS:http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/

[XXXBerto55]

Since I have been there at a very high cost (not covered by insurance and had to travel) I will give you a bit of feedback on my thoughts from your results. I am not trying to ruin anything for you, I hope they get you fixed up, however, I find it doubtful. I know they did a (HIGHLY unreliable) blood test for the allergies, so I wouldn't put too much into those results. The bacteria and yeast, I believe we all have at least some amounts, maybe I am wrong, but I don't think there is a medically accepted test for things like Candida. Additionally, how does he know your good bacteria are in good shape? What are the ranges of levels that indicate this? If you truly have hypothyroidism, have you gone to see an actual doctor? That could be very serious.P.S. Did you notice the foods you are "allergic" to happen to be in pretty much everything? Corn, black pepper, eggs....in pretty much anything prepared....sorta gives him an easy out

[Chea]

You can take what ever you want from my story and use it or don't use it...I am sorry you feel you need to be so cynical about it. I have been to a GP and was diagnosed with IBS to start out with, which is why I ended up here. I have every symptom listed in the link you mentioned, plus more. It also mentions that bacterial infection can be a cause. If you only have negative things to say...I don't want to hear it..thank you very much. I am simply passing on info to others who may want the help!