In this document I describe what I (previously) believe to be the root cause of IBS in addition to the progression of the disease and my opinions as to why these things occur and what can be done. Hopefully, after having read this site you will be able to reduce your problems as well. Be ready for some of the most surprising theories you have ever heard. The theories presented here about IBS aren't all borrowed from Western medicine, although some are. (By the way: I could have restricted my description of IBS to standard descriptions. However, I don't think a lot of you would have found it useful to read this page).

I personally call this a disease although the correct technical term may be condition. I find that people give the word disease far more respect - which is what I think this condition shouuld be given (respect) - there's no known cure, and it can be very debilitating for many people world wide, costing many billions/trillions of dollars in lost productivity. You can find more 'official' information at the about IBS dot org site, including some basic descriptions, new medications, surveys, and the criteria being examined for effective diagnosis of IBS. It also includes some information that doctors who are unaware of the testing for IBS should probably look at.

I would encourage people to use traditional sources of information as well. It is possible to have many claimants for cures, the important thing being to find what suits you the best, and to understand long term implications of different approaches to your health by the active involvement of your health practitioners before experimentation.

For extra links to IBS boards, you can check the page statistics at the bottom of the main page - Just type in the shortest piece of the link describing the basic website (the links themselves may not work, because they are just programs that lead you here ;)

(use your back button to return to the previous page)