Amanda Abbington reveals amazing 'cure' for IBS after lifelong health battle

Amanda Abbington has opened up about her debilitating health battle with irritable bowel syndrome which she suffered with for over three decades.The former Strictly star, who has an ongoing dispute with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice over allegations he abused her on the BBC show, revealed that her IBS symptoms are sometimes so crippling, she can't even stomach food.The 51-year-old Sherlock actress said: "I’ve had IBS for about 30 years, it’s been with me a long time.

My mum had colitis, my nana had colitis and anyone that has had those diseases knows that it just knocks you out and it’s horrible."It can debilitate you and make you feel like s**t for quite a while..."You just want to crawl into a ball with a hot water bottle and nothing really helps."IBS causes painful symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.While the symptoms tend to come sporadically, the condition is usually a lifelong problem which can only be managed with diet changes and medication.Despite what medical research says, Amanda claims to have found her own 'cure' for the functional gastrointestinal disorder.Previously revealing how her flare ups seem to be linked to anxiety, Amanda revealed that her partner, stunt performer, Jonathan Goodwin, takes good care of her when she's sick and suggested to hypnotise her one day as she was in so much pain. Join the Daily Record' s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The actress admitted she was hesitant at first but eventually agreed and Jonathan "put her under" for around 20 minutes.Amanda was left stunned by the amazing results as she said her symptoms are now "completely gone".She said: "I don’t feel bloated, I