A New IBS Solution by Mark Pimentel
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Book Reviews of A New IBS Solution
Book Review: SPOT-ON (for IBS-D)
Summary: 5 Stars
Just ordered this book, received it, and read it all in one night. I read this book because I wanted to hear his perspective on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and the justification for using rifaximin (xifaxan) in treating it. That aside, what is great about this book is that there isn't much pussyfooting and crap about other things. It gets to the point and is substantial. He isn't selling anything.
For me, it was helpful for a few reasons.. he details and is specific on:
1. the role of stress, but that it's not a cause, but how it comes into play
2. how diet affects ibs - specifically, it's not that we're allergic to wheat or gluten, but how the glucose feeds bacteria
3. role of probiotics
4. why so many who take antibiotics feel good and have temporary symptom remission
anyhow, i really enjoyed this book. So much so that I read it two days in a row .. once and then again. I have several book on IBS, and for me, nothing tops this book. You'd think that from my review I know the person or am selling it.. but i'm not. This book does one thing that others doesn't.. it doesn't leave you guessing or asking yourself why? It explains everything backed up by studies, science, and experience. He also addresses IBS-C, and IBS-A (fluctuating)
After reading this book I was going to get a script for xifaxan.. but i actually found a digestive enzyme on here (amazon) that i've used before called ultra-zyme, that for some reason is amazing for ibs-d.. (and ive tried almost every digestive enzyme under the sun).. consider trying that product before getting into the whole antibiotic thing.. I have a review of that as well..
Good luck, and this is a great read!
Book Review: This book changed my life!
Summary: 5 Stars
Like the subjects in Dr. Pimentel's book, I can recall the exact date (and even hour!) of the onset of my IBS. It was after a terrible bout of food poisioning that never seemed to end. If you have a similar story, you NEED to read this book. While reading "A New IBS Solution", I found myself saying, "That's ME!" over and over - I related to it more than any other book I've read about the subject. Based on Dr. Pimentel's research, I requested a lactulose breath test from my gastroenterologist. It was literally off the charts - the nurse administering the test said that mine was the highest score (high being negative) that she'd ever seen. I cried when the time came to pay for my course of Xifaxan ($260- more than half a week's salary for me), but it was the best money I've ever spent. At first, I thought, "this isn't helping at all. Everything's the same, if not worse." But then, after I had taken a full course, I noticed something - I could drink a bit of orange juice. A bit of soda. Eat a few raw vegetables. A bit of cheese. All things that would have had me in AGONY before! I still have IBS, and I still have a lot of pain, but I have a lot more "good" days now. About five months have gone by, and I'm noticing my symptoms returning, so I'm saving up for another course of Xifaxan. If I could ever speak with Dr. Pimentel, I would give him a huge hug, and thank him for all he's done for me, and other IBS sufferers.Book Review: Crucial information for anyone with IBS-related symptoms
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a severe, disabling intestinal pain that went on day in and day out for many months, while I was going through all kinds of tests at a major hospital. The only thing they found was a bunch of diverticuli ("bubbles") on the wall of my small intestine and jujenum, but the specialist I was referred to said that "this couldn't possibly cause the pain."
After exhausting all other possibilities I confronted him with Dr. Pimentel's research results as described in this book (and published more widely in the fall of 2006), but this was promptly described as very unlikely to be valid. Out of options and in a lot of pain, I somehow managed to convince him that it would make sense to at least try it anyway.
Five days later I celebrated the end of my five months of continuous 24/7 suffering!
Two pills morning and evening, a new unique antibiotic that did all the work, and it took two months before the problem came back.
Then it was time for realization #2 from Dr. Pimentel's work as described in the book. I was lactose intolerant, eliminated this from my diet, and haven't had a recurrence since.
Amazingly, it seems very few specialists even know about Dr. Pimentel's research at Cedars-Sinai Hospital on this. Arm yourself with this book, and don't give up until you get good answers from your doctor!
Book Review: Must Read! Only IBS Book that discusses SIBO in Detail
Summary: 5 Stars
Having suffered from IBS for over 25 Years and having read dozens of other Books on the Topic it was such a pleasure to read Dr. Mark Pimentel's new Book, "A New IBS Solution".
What impressed me the most was that he understands that "IBS" is just a catch-all name that is given when all other "Tests" prove normal. He believes that the "Root Cause" of IBS isn't caused by "Stress" but by an Overgrowth of Bacteria in the Small Intestines( SIBO). This may account for up to 80% of all the people suffering from "IBS"
A New IBS Solution,is without doubt the most comprehensive Book available today that discusses SIBO, how to diagnose it, dietary factors for SIBO and most importantly how to treat it. The name of his Protocol is called, The Cedars-Sinai Medical Protocol. Which is one of the most respected Hospitals in the World!
For anyone who's tired of having "IBS" My advice would be to take a copy of Dr. Pimentel's Book to your Physician and ask him to take a few minutes during his lunch hour to read it!
In 7-10 Days after starting his protocol you may actually start to feel normal again!
Book Review: This book actually makes sense!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had IBS-C for almost 20 years. I have been to 4 GI doctors, tried every natural alternative I could think of and have had little relief. This is the first book I bought (and I've bought many) that really made sense to me. This book explains why fiber actually makes things worse for me and why something like diet soda really makes me feel awful. I took this book to my primary care doctor and he all but laughed in my face but I demanded he help me try the protocol explained in this book. I tried it and started feeling so much better. I never did buy that IBS was caused only by stress. I'm sure it makes it worse but it does not CAUSE it. I wished I could find a doctor in my city that was a little more open minded about this so I didn't have to fight to get this treatment. I hope this book helps you as much as it has helped me.