Question:
  I have always had a very sensitive stomach.. In college I was diagnosed with irritable bowel.. After college the problem got much better.. Now I am 30 and I have begun to have problems again, but now they are much worse.. I used to have stomach problems only when under stress or eating certain foods... Now every time I eat, no matter what it is, within less than 30 minutes of eating my stomach begins to cramp, I have horrible diarrhea and often have gas.. This is really affecting me socially because I don't like to eat away from home. Also occasionally I have noticed that the diarrhea is oily. I see an oil like substance floating in the water and it sticks to the sides of the toilet even after flushing. Sometimes I do feel like I am dehydrated because of this so I try to drink plenty of fluids. This really has me concerned because my grandmother and Aunt have ulcerative colitis.. Otherwise I am of good health.. I don't drink or smoke.. and have not been under any stress... PLEASE HELP!!!!
Answer:
    It could be your diet. Are you taking any fish oil supplements or Ginseng? These can give you the symptoms you are describing. You could have a blood study done (Lipase and Amylase) to see if you are having problems with your pancreas. Or, you might be suffering from malabsorption. A stool sample can be studied for fecal fat. If you look into these things and you still are suffering, you really should consider having a colonoscopy.
Answer:
For temporary relief and to promote healing therapeutic-grade peppermint oil does wonders as well as a blend of oils called Di-Tone. I use only Young Living oils as I have not found any others that will validate their purity - AFNOR standard.

Another thing to consider is your absorption.....it's not uncommon for people to need to add enzymes to their diet by the age of 30 or more.

As far as fluid intake.....the general rule is 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of purified water every day!!! So, for example if you weigh 150 lbs. you need 75 oz./day of water.

I hope that helps!

Karla
berger10@arvig.net