Irritable bowel and hypnotherapy

[MaiceyW]

Hi, I’m wondering if anyone here has tried ‘Gut directed hypnotherapy’ as suggested by my consultant? I’ve had IBS for a couple of years now and am in pain every day despite medication and following the FODMAP diet...

[Eliana5]

Yes, I tried that and biofeedback..didn't work well. I have a very stubborn digestive system it seems. Have you tried Bentyl or Levsin for pain and cramping? Both are very good..

[Linley]

Me too tried hypnotherapy very expensive and I was warned that this practise does not work for all. It did not for me but it may be suitable for you. Good Luck

[LCat in reply to Linley]

Was it not on the NHS ? How much was it approximately ?

[Linley in reply to LCat]

No. All therapy tried to improve my IBS have been private

[Glitterpants]

I have tried hypnotherapy and it helped me. Because it relaxed me and suggested my digestive system works perfectly with all my other organs it calmed my IBS down.

[Flik22]

I too have tried hypnotherapy for my IBS and I feel it has helped me to stay calm when I have a flare up! It won't cure our IBS but if you practice what you learn it can help to keep you relaxed! So anxiety does not make our condition worse!! Xx

[sweetsusie]

I'm not a big fan of hypnotherapy at all..any of them. I think they're mainly just out to get your $$.

[301246]

I have good results from hypnotherapy at night. Try YouTube Sleep Hypnosis for anxiety, digestion and IBS by Michael Seeley, and it's free. I have also just purchased a CD Relief from IBS by Mark Bowden which gives one session for daytime use and one for bedtime. I was surprised to feel the pain going without passing any gas!

[Lanidove]

Please look deeper into creative visualization and somatic therapy’s . Deep relaxation and mindfulness in meditation . These will all help tremendously . There are many many guided imagery YouTube videos that focus on gut issues . Please check them out and find ones that you are drawn to . Do them multiple times a day if you can for best results. .