... htp is an OTC med that is used for depression, as an appetite sup. and for sleep. serotonin is in the brain. so i wonder how this med would help IBS? ... (5 replies)

... I dont have any IBS problems, but I thought I`d share this info with you guys, probably it`s already written here somewhere... A few weeks ago I (and others) had some discussions with a doc that cured 41 IBS pacients by giving them 5-HTP . He had seen 41 IBS pacients, so his success rate is 100% . 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Maybe all this is already well... (5 replies)

... contributing on diverticular disease arthritus and cancer but thats not my major concern. ... (6 replies)

... I just joined the board because I just had to answer your question. I've had IBS for almost 13 years now. It certainly has its ups and downs but one thing that I have to tell you is if you stress about your condition, it will only make it worse. ... (6 replies)

... HTP is one remedy I tried for my IBS. For me, it was not helpful, and caused headaches. ... (5 replies)

... in my case i just ended up with goo coming out of me, and after awhile it just made the cramping much worse. ... (4 replies)

... metamucil caused severe problems in me, and i gave it at least 2 years of on again off again use. now i won't go near it. ... (18 replies)