Comments on: Gastrointestinal Diseases in America: The Costly Impact on Employers and Patients https://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2020/06/25/gastrointestinal-diseases-in-america-the-costly-impact-on-employers-and-patients/ Everything you always wanted to know about the Health Care system. But were afraid to ask. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:39:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 By: Rebecca Gardner https://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2020/06/25/gastrointestinal-diseases-in-america-the-costly-impact-on-employers-and-patients/#comment-933029 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:39:12 +0000 https://thehealthcareblog.com/?p=98723#comment-933029 I was surprised when you explained that as much as 15% of the world’s people are affected by irritable bowel syndrome. I’ve been dealing with constipation for the last two weeks or so but have been too embarrassed to find a gastrointestinal doctor and discuss my treatment. Now that I understand it’s a common issue, that should help me feel better about discussing treatment options with a professional!

]]> By: Peter https://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2020/06/25/gastrointestinal-diseases-in-america-the-costly-impact-on-employers-and-patients/#comment-902479 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:14:07 +0000 https://thehealthcareblog.com/?p=98723#comment-902479 Several years ago I developed a severe stomach/intestinal upset – I mean really bad. Doc thought at the time it may be stomach lining erosion from too much acid. Nexium seemed to help, but I did not want to take that long term. Also stopping the consumption of soda pop and alcohol reduced my acid reflux greatly.

One year a probiotic cured the problem instantly, but later I still struggled from time to time with varying degrees of the condition. Using Prilosec OTC occasionally – again not a good long term treatment.

What has worked the best for me as a “cure” so to speak, is Bentonite Clay. I take a tablespoon with 8oz of water once per day between meals for 7 days. Makes my stomach and intestinal tract feel great and fully relaxed.

It has been the best treatment yet, and no co-pays or expensive treatments which all seem to be trail and error. The condition has never really returned to the level it first appeared.

“They need new solutions that understand the complexity of their situation, take the time to get to know them and develop and test personalized solutions to minimize the impact of their condition on their life. Many times the support people want and need does not seem available to them from today’s “sick care” approach to healthcare.”

This was my “new solution”.

Since finding this treatment I have had no serious reoccurrence.

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