A peculiar issue with IBS....
#229167 - 12/04/05 10:00 AM
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I want to state first that I'm sorry if this is the wrong board/thread area, but I cannot find the proper place to post this (I don't see a symptom board for help), and am in need of a good solid answer from someone who might have this problem. If this does not belong here, I will understand if it gets moved to a different forum location.
I've been through quite a few tests for my problem, and the conclusion the doctors gave me was IBS during the course of the year. I don't doubt them that it is my issue, as they checked for everything else imaginable for the intestines. (Celiac, any inflammatory bowel problem, colitis, crones, parasites, etc). My main symptom seems to be the amount of pain I get in my lower abdomen, accompanied by lots of stringy mucus. I'll usually just have C, but on occasion D. What I wanted to ask of everyone who has IBS is, have you ever experienced any problems with your bladder, prostate or urine? I ask this because I noticed one major thing that I did not before: When the pain is at its worse, it's always targeted deep in the middle of the lower pelvis region. Not down to my privates, but just above. I can't tell exactly, but I believe that is gall bladder or prostate no? When I use the restroom I do urinate, and that will help the pain go away, but some of it is still there due to the IBS. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I wanted to know if it was normal to have aches in that particular part of the intestines, or near the gallbladder, and if IBS can effect you for peeing. I never once felt any pain urinating, nor anything else that I can think of other then this. I don't know if I'm really mistaking it for the lower intestine since it's so deep, or if it is possible that IBS cases can push the bladder because of bloating, and make you feel that way (the need to pee bad).
To reiterate, I do believe my issue is IBS because certain foods do seem to trigger my effects (dairy especially), and I have the mucus issue on a regular basis, which I know is common for IBS patients. But I wanted to make sure that I don't have cancer or a prostate issue since I'm a 20 year old male, which is suppose to be unlikely. Anyway, I appreciate the comments and suggestions. ^_^
Thanks again!
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Same here
#229172 - 12/04/05 10:15 AM
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Lynx
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I have the same problems. The pain in the lower abdomen, around and below the navel as well as the mucus. I don't think that this is a problem all in its own that is seperate from IBS.
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Re: Same here
#229211 - 12/04/05 02:30 PM
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Linz
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Get checked out as abdominal cancers are actually on the list of things that should be ruled out before an IBS dx! Not that many docs remember that!
But it does sound pretty normal. That's where your large intestine is btw. Also IBSers often get irritable bladder too!
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I know I feel like I am getting a UTI when I have my D-episodes. Its all the pressure of being on the "throne" and the bloating that makes your bowels distended. Mine goes away in a day.
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Thanks for the info! It's re-assuring to know that people have had similar problems along with IBS.
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Yea, thankfully I have improved greatly from before, but I'm not up to a satisfactory level of fixed yet. The forums and info here by Heather have helped me a lot, and I personally found that the eating habits, exercise especially, and (for me) not taking doctors antibiotics and pills that have nasty side effects have improved my over all health. Probiotics seem to work fairly well too. Like I said, the biggest issue with me is the irrated bladder that is likely associated with some IBS problems, and the mucus thing. I know after this I have a new found respect for anyone having to live with such a pain, but I hope they can overcome it and not have to live with this sort of thing forever. But anyway, I'm just rambling on... ^_^;
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Tama Chan, Keep in mind the women's experiences will have
nothing to do with prostates. Linz's comment about irritable
bladder syndrome is quite pertinent though.Additionally, if
you bicycle ride a lot, that can readily generate a prostate
problem even though you're only 20, and is quite common! -Bob
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Thanks for the info! Nope, I haven't rode a bike since I was 7, and I can't think of anything along those lines that would do something like that. To be more specific about this issue, I notice that my bladder fills up about every 60 minutes, but not the normal feeling of (oh I gotta pee), it's more like (ouch, cramps, must try and get it out). Though I dont have any pain whatsoever urinating, and this bladder issue has only been going on since I've had IBS. I guess I'm concerned if it's a thing that needs to be looked at by the doctor, because at one point a few months ago, my IBS symptoms (and any other) completely went away for like two and a half weeks. Thats why I'm thinking its not fatal... but I still don't know. ^_^'
Edited by tama_chan (12/11/05 04:19 PM)
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