Well, glad to know this about the fiber.
And yes isn't that amazing about the medical field and test concerning this
condition. Unbelievable!!
I don't think people realize how serious this effects lives, unless you or
someone you love suffers from it.
With little Sabrina, I can actually feel her tummy all bloated, it feels like
she ate an entire turkey!!
Now , I read that flaxseed oil is good for IBS. It is suppose to help with
inflammation of the digestive system. Have you heard this?
Becky & the Girls
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On Sep 3, 2012, at 11:23 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote:
> Fiber for me is bad! If you google it, now they even tell people with IBS,
> not to take fiber. I am thinking maybe she just needs more of a firmer food,
> not so much liquid on a daily bases, and not necessarily fiber, just better
> food. Sorry you wasted so much money on those dumb test. I spent 3 days in
> the hospital once and all the test came back normal and the doc said I was
> normal. I cracked up laughing....me normal?? You'll never convince my family
> of that, LOL! My one kid sister spent 2 full weeks at the Mayo Clinic that
> specializes in this stuff and her test came back normal. Same story with my
> other sister. Oh well, I hope the Doctors enjoy the yachts that we bought
> them!
>
> Yes it has kept me from many special events through the years. The worst was
> one of my nieces wedding....I cried all day and was depressed. But she is a
> love and as soon as they got back home from the honeymoon she showed me the
> videos before showing them to her mother, cause she understood and felt so
> bad for me. I won't fly anywhere either, and that has held me back a lot from
> seeing those who I love very much.
>
> Peggy
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Becky Stewart
> Date: 9/3/2012 11:03:33 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
>
> Yes. LOL!!
>
> But you are probably right. So how does fiber effect this condition? Good
> or bad?
>
> Sent from Becky's IPad
>
> On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:57 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> Sorry, maybe you didn't understand the vet right the first time and that just
> stuck in your head. Guess you could call the vet and ask him to explain if he
> thinks she is digesting to fast or to slow. From what I know about IBS in
> humans, it is usually that the whole digestion tract especially the large and
> small intestines are slow to digest food and break it up, not so much the
> stomach. IBS does bloat you up, not always gas though. It's the intestinal
> track that causes the bloating and discomfort, again not the stomach. Reglan
> is for a slow stomach.
>
> Don't you just love people in groups who confuse you even more,
> LLLLLOOOOLLLL!!
>
> Peggy
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Becky Stewart
> Date: 9/3/2012 10:29:01 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
>
> She does vomit too. That is what the Cerenia stops. I am confused now on
> the Reglan, but I know it is a like a miracle drug for her. It was my own
> assumption that she digests too fast. She also becomes bloated and gassy
> when the IBS flares up.
>
> That Reglan has been a lifesaver. But now you have me pondering.
>
> Becky and the girls
>
> Sent from Becky's IPad
>
> On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:19 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> Okay she is the opposite to me. You said her body digest food to fast. My
> body takes days to process a meal. So if her body digest to fast, then why is
> she on Reglan? I think that this may be the meds that I tried a few years
> ago, not sure, but it was given to me because I can't digest food fast enough.
>
> But my confusion is
> Reglan (Metoclopramide Injection)
>
> www.nlm.nih.gov
> Metoclopramide injection is used to relieve symptoms caused by slow stomach
> emptying in people who have diabetes. These symptoms include nausea,
> vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, and feeling of fullness that lasts
> long after meals. Metoclopramide injection is also used to prevent nausea and
> vomiting
>
> Second question why is she on CERENIA ?® (maropitant citrate)
> Vomiting Stops Here!
> CERENIA is an FDA-approved anti-emetic developed specifically for dogs.
> CERENIA Injectable Solution is indicated for treatment and prevention of
> acute vomiting. CERENIA Tablets are approved for prevention of acute vomiting
> and for the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness.
>
> Does she vomit a lot too? It seems to me that if she normally digest food to
> fast, then giving her the Reglan would only make it worse to the point that
> she would have the runs. I am confused on this.
>
> Peggy
>
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Becky Stewart
> Date: 9/3/2012 10:05:20 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
>
> Well, on a normal basis her stool stays firm, only loose when she has an
> attack. And the baby rice cereal that I have added to her ID has helped with
> slowing down the digestion.
>
> But I recently read that oatmeal would slow it down, so I may try the baby
> oatmeal cereal and see. The rice made since to me, since rice is a
> recommended food for dogs with sensitive stomachs. And We all know that the
> boxed rice baby cereal is mild. It is usually what we all start our babies
> on for solids.
>
> I even wonder sometimes if the phenobarbital effects her digestive system,
> because when we first started her on it, the vet said it would stimulate her
> appetite. That would be fine for a dog who normally eats, but she does not.
> I recently have been more careful to give her food first before giving her
> phenobarbital doses.
>
> Becky and the girls
>
> Sent from Becky's IPad
>
> On Sep 3, 2012, at 9:58 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> You know I am thinking that since she is on the canned food that is mostly
> water, and very soft food, so logical thinking to me says yes you would
> continually have a softer stool and more watery stool. Have you ever tried
> the dry food if it comes in ID? Or any dry food? Maybe she needs something
> that is more firmer, firmer food would take longer to digest and that may
> help to stop the runs?
>
> Peggy
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Becky Stewart
> Date: 9/3/2012 9:48:22 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
>
> You may be right. However this last RV trip was a little different. We had
> company staying with us, and it wasn't exactly the routine trips we normally
> make. It is really hard to figure out. That is what makes it so frustrating
> for me. I am always trying to figure what makes her have episodes. I
> especially become stressed when she seizures. She has cluster seizures,
> that is why she has to get the Diazepam . Without it, her little heart may
> give out to so many of the seizures, and no time in between.
>
> I know that if Sabrina does not get food every 4 hours throughout the day,
> her stomach begins to make noises, and then she starts with the IBS. So it
> is extremely important about her feeding schedule.
>
> She used to have to be taken to the vet and get the Reglan shot to stop
> things, this always runs me about 180.00 depending if it is during regular
> hours. Much more if it happens at night.
>
> I finally asked for oral Reglan to keep on hand. This has helped with many
> vet visits, and expense.
>
> It does seem however, that there are times when she seems to digest food very
> quickly, and the IBS starts. Don't know why. Same food, same feeding
> schedule. But it will happen.
>
> Becky and the girls
>
> Sent from Becky's IPad
>
> On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:32 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> Also wanted to add that I doubt that Sabrina's attack was from stress when
> you went for your regular RV trips. Since it is something that she is use to
> and always enjoyed why would the attack come from stress? The odds are that
> over-excitement caused the seizure. Totally opposite from stress. Excitement
> has been know to cause seizures in dogs that are prone to it, just like
> reverse sneezing can come on when a dog is over excited. Or it could have
> just been a coincidence that she had it on the trip and stress had nothing to
> do with it.
>
> After Gigi goes on the wee pads, she knows that she will get a treat, and
> sometimes when she sees me walking into the kitchen to get her milk bone she
> gets so excited that she starts that hacking, honking, choking sound, and I
> have to calm her down before I give her the biscuit so that she doesn't
> choke on it. Usually, all I have to do is put her in a sit and put my fingers
> over her nose for a second and say 'easy, Gigi' and she calms down and stops
> the gagging.
>
> Peggy & The Girls
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Peggy & The Girls
> Date: 9/3/2012 5:10:21 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
> Well for me I use to believe that, because the doctors said that was a
> possible cause. BUT, I don't believe it anymore, because since I retired my
> life has become one of bliss and contentment. I don't worry about 'having to
> get up at a certain time', or having to travel in insane bumper to bumper
> crazy traffic every single day. I don't have to worry about corporate and
> peoples attitudes either, or what to wear. In fact I don't have too many of
> those "I have to do" things in my life anymore. The ones that I do have to
> do, are the things that I enjoy.
>
> That has relieved a tremendous amount of anxiety and stress. I wake up when I
> want to, I shop when I want to, I clean when I want to, I eat when I want to.
> I don't live by a calendar and clock, and the feeling of freedom from that
> lifestyle is awesome! I don't feel stressed at all, and haven't for the past
> couple of years.
>
> So if stress is such a big cause, then why am I still suffering? I came to
> conclusion that doctors, especially male doctors love to say women have
> physiological problems when they are too dumb to come up with the actual
> reason they can't explain. You know they condemned menopause woman for many
> years, saying everything that they were feeling was all in their heads. Now
> they know that's not always true, and that a hormone imbalance is the real
> cause.
>
> If you look up autoimmune deficiency, you will find that it means your body
> is rejecting itself. Anything that is normally good for your body, it
> interprets it as a threat. For example, we know that veggies and fruit are
> good for us, but try telling my body that. I can't digest them and have
> attacks and the pain is horrible. So no, I don't believe that it is mostly
> from stress. JMO
>
> Peggy
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Becky Stewart
> Date: 9/3/2012 8:51:30 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
>
> I do agree with you Sheryl, that stress has a lot to do with it. We noticed
> that along time ago with Sabrina. Trying to always keep things low key,
> stress free environment for her.
>
> In fact she started with an episode just a couple of weeks ago, after going
> out on one of our weekend RV trips. First time that has happened. She even
> suffered a seizure while on the trip. I am sure she felt stressed for some
> reason. Usually, she is pretty happy to travel. You just never know.
>
> I feel bad for anyone who suffers from this disease. Just wish that the
> medical field understood it more, to help those who suffer with it.
>
> Becky and the girls
>
> Sent from Becky's IPad
>
> On Sep 3, 2012, at 7:45 AM, Mommabear7772004 <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
> Yes the triggers are different for each one that has it . It can be started
> by stress and episodes triggered by stress
> too . It makes you feel sick and exhausted .
>
> Sheryl
>
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