| IBS (N = 419) | Functional Abdominal Pain (N = 251) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
 | Use | Annual cost in $1 | Use | Annual cost in $1 |
 | % | Median(range) | % | Median(range) |
Herbal Supplements/Tea | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Ginger root/tea | 14.8 | 40 (40–320) | 10.4 | 40 (40–240) |
   Evening Primrose oil | 3.8 | 80 (40–400) | 0.8 | 100 (80–120) |
   Fennel Seed Tea | 4.4 | 40 (40–200) | 1.2 | 40 (40-40) |
   Senna Tea | 2.4 | 40 (40–360) | 0.8 | 60 (40–80) |
Massage Therapy | 12.6 | 400 (40–400) | 14.3 | 400 (140–400) |
Yoga | 10.0 | 80 (40–400) | 5.2 | 80 (40–400) |
Psychotherapy | 8.1 | 280 (40–400) | 2.4 | 100 (40–120) |
Aromatherapy | 7.2 | 40 (40–220) | 5.6 | 120 (40–400) |
Homeopathic Medications | 8.1 | 120 (40–400) | 4.4 | 160 (80–400) |
Acupuncture | 3.3 | 180 (40–400) | 4.4 | 400 (40–400) |
Biofeedback | 1.4 | 40 (40–240) | 0.4 | 120 (120–120) |
Hypnosis | 1.4 | 80 (40–400) | 0.0 | 0 (0-0) |
Any CAM | 38.4 | 240 (40–2200) | 31.9 | 240 (40–1280) |