[Blair]

Maybe this Oregano is tied into the Bacteria Overgrowth findings? Problem with over the counter stuff is its unregulated, might be strong one time, might be weaker the next. I saw that DR weil got blasted on TV for touting Herbs that were found to not contain the active ingrediants that they claimed. Anyone else see that, it wasn't too long ago.Good for a laugh, Dr Weil is way too smug in my opinion.

 

[Guest]

There are ways to offer your opinion that are not so offensive. Calling people names and shooting something down with alot of emotion and little reason is not appropriate.

 

[mxz583]

Blaster You proved my point, how can you say the oil is working when you have changed your diet at the same time. That is why they do double blind studies, with groups of people. I believe if you were to ask some questions about the person with the cure you would find out they have changed more then just taking the "CURE" I have seen on this site people who have said they found their "CURE" only to see them post later on about how their ibs is so bad. Please remember the placbo rate is 50% for people with ibs.Tim(There is no cure yet)[This message has been edited by mxz583 (edited 05-23-2001).]

 

[norbert46]

Nina, such harsh words! Are you really sure they are rotten?

I already posted this in another topic but for those that didn't see, if you are interested in trying oregano oil you may want to go to www.barryfarm.com to order the pure oregano oil at a very reasonable cost - 1 ounce/$12.03 + s/h.Bottled by "Now Foods". As I said in the other post, this is pure oil and it is powerful so be careful, I put a few drops in some Hawaian Punch and slug it down. My system seems to have calmed some but I'm also doing Mike's tapes however it does seem that I'm losing a little flab and that's good! Good luck, Norb

 

[Julia37]

mzx583 is right. If you want to know for sure what works, try only one thing at a time. Also, don't try two or more drug treatments at a time, because they might interact and cancel each other out or cause side effects.Julia

 

[mxz583]

Hi Thank's Julia. I feel bad for the people that hurt so much that they jump for any "cure" that is posted. They don't take the time to checkout the cure to see what side effects it may have. Then after taking a chance they find it doesn't work or it makes their ibs worse. I just read a post of another "CURE" Imodium D WOW if this cleared up the persons problems than the problem wasn't ibs.Tim (there is no cure yet)

 

[Guest]

Kenya-I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your "snake oil". I'm sure we're all looking for the miracle cure! So thanks! My miracle cure was ortho tri cyclen and too bad we all aren't women, because that was the best &*%$ thing that I've ever tried these past 10 years with IBS. Unfortunately, birth control can lead to strokes if taken for too many years. So now I'm off and IBS is back in full force. At least I can use flax seed which helps with the C. But I don't think there's anything (short of a hysterectomy -since like other women I tend to get IBS worse right before my monthly visits) to get rid of the pain for life. But anyway, thanks for giving us hope!

 

[Guest]

Anyone who has tried the Oregano solution; have you checked with your Doctor (not that they should have the last word); just wanted to see what their reaction was. Like many for you I have tried many thing (Lotronex worked), so i'm game for anything that is safe. thanks, PS I understand everyone attitudes; IBS has a severe effect on a persons life, but lets work together.------------------Bob

 

[Guest]

When you do go, is it solid, or diahreaha? My doctor just told me about it, and said to try mineral oil, but I was just wondering.

 

[john5571]

Ok, I bought the "snake oil", and its 100% pure oregano oil...but it's sitting on my counter and I'm afraid to try it. I'm going to call my naturopathic doctor 1st to see what she thinks. Im a little nervous to try anything different. I read all of the posts on this message and I sympathize with the angry people, and I sympathize with the defensive people. IBS is so frustrating and I've been dealing with it and Colitus since 1980.I let you know what my doctor says about the oregano oil, and if I do try it. -JOHN

 

[kkenya]

Good luck to all that try the Oregano.I understand the frustration, anger and pain many of you feel.I had no idea I was going to cause such a fuss by telling what worked for ME!!!!I'm glad at least some of you are trying it or thinking of trying it (JOHN).Sincerely,Kenya

 

[Guest]

I can tell you what Mineral oil will do; if you take it, be close to the bathroom. That is for constipation.

 

[Bloated_again]

KKenya, Thank you for the detailed letter of your experience with the oil. I have been away from this board for many months now because I used someones advice on trying magnesium. Even though it is not a cure, I feel like I am cured therefore understanding completely your mention of the oil being a cure. I just happened to have the day off work today and got tired of playing yahoo games. That is what brought me here. I am thankful that I found your post and gratful for you passing it on. It is a great feeling to help others when possible. That is what this board is all about. Megan and Tim.....

 

[Ugh]

quote:then I guess Megan and I can keep warning people about junior members with snake oil "cures"

mxz583, if you're going to do that then you should probably read what's available on the topic before you issue your "warnings." In the case of the fecal flora, there was an editorial about that in the American Journal of Gastroenterology which you can read here: http://www-east.elsevier.com/ajg/issues/9511/ajg3277edi.htm You mentioned in one of your posts that you wanted to know how it worked, that should give you an idea. It's for transplanting bacteria. Yes, it is disgusting, but when did the unpleasentness of a treatment become an indicator of its effectiveness? I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion.

 

[Maria Z]

Kenya,Great news on the oregano oil. The only thing, however, that's CURED my IBS-D has been Lotronex and, hopefully, we'll have it back soon. No doubt about it.Good luck with your oil.Maria

 

[kkenya]

Thanks Maria and great article Ugh. Thx.K

 

[mxz583]

Hi Well first I got to say thanks to Ugh. The link you posted www.east whatever was interesting, I do like fiction but when it comes to ibs I like facts not fiction. You may want to look at www.gastrojournal.org That website is the Official Journal of The American Gastroenterological Association. You can search from 1965 - 2001 I couldn't find any listing for Flora Power or much about Thomas Borody. When I did a search on excite for Flora Power, I found Flora Power is looking for the EPA to approve there power plant plan. My sister -inlaw works for the National Institute of Health in Bethesda,MD, giving out Grant money for research. When I sent her the infomation about the transplant, She almost died laughing, I also asked her to let me borrow her blender. She has talked to Dr.Hamilton Chief of Digestive Diseases Programs about my problems and he told her they hope to have some new medicines out this year, if the FDA okays them.Tim (there is no cure yet)

 

[Nina M]

Hate to hijack this thread on Oregano oil with side issues but... Ugh most impressed with your comment that the unpleasantness of a procedure is not a guide to it's effectiveness, good one, must remember it. Mx, the doctor in question is an Australian gastroenterologist, (with post-grad work at the Mayo if one think it makes a difference). Also if my memory serves me right & one looks down the ref., in the article I think you will see the names of others doctors & other medical jnls, like "The Lancet", so this is not just a one-off thing. Also if I can just quietly say it was Barry Marshall (who also just happened to be an Australian medico) who first told the medical profession about H.Pylori and they laughed at him too, for years. Well they're not laughing now.

 

[mxz583]

Nina Why isn't this cure listed in the Official Journal of The American Gastroenterological Association? Why wasn't this cure talked about in The 4th International Sysmposium on Functional GI Disorders? I was there and never heard anything about it. They talked about a lot of unpleasant stuff at the Sysmposium so that is not the reason. I was also at The Sysmposium in North Carolina at the UNC center. They didn't talk about it there but they showed some gross slides before lunch. You might want to look around people are laughing.Tim(there is no cure yet)

 

[mxz583]

Just bumping it up to the first page.Tim(There is no cure yet)