You might have him tested to see if he has giardia, or parasites of some kind. It is estimated that parasites are a major factor in IBS. A good book to read about parasites is "Guess What Came to Dinner" by Ann Louise Gittleman. She states in the book that giardia can cause both lactose and gluten intolerances. It is also common for it to run in families, as they are exposed to the same environmental factors.
GE [email protected] www.expertembroidery.com www.livingnow.net/gevans ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat To: silver list Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: CS>IBS I would love to find a way to help my son. He's had irritable bowel and lactose intolerance problems since he was three. Thank goodness I breast fed him till he was 2 years 4 months. He tried adding fiber supplements but that didn't help at all. He eats the typical American diet but does do more fresh food and sushi than most. He was tested by a gastroenterologist when in junior high school to be sure it was irritable bowel syndrome. He's using so much Immodium, but that is the only thing that helps him. He said he gets pain so severe that he can't walk upright and breaks out in a sweat. One website says one should eat vegan, the other says one should mostly eat raw meats. Surely there's something in between that makes more sense. Pat
