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An attack for me is a sudden bout of D. Other times I'm just a bit loose and my tummy aches or I feel a bit bloated. Recently I've felt fairly stable and my BM is almost normal.
I haven't even been officially diagnosed although all my symptoms point to IBS-D. Seeing the specialist in August. By that time I'll probably be more knowledgably that him, thanks to this board!
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For me there is a lot of pressure on my tummy and it sounds like a volcano is getting ready to erupt, and then it does. I have wicked sharp cramps that make me holler out loud. I have to find a bathroom quick. The pain sometimes will last and last and last and last. I usually end up with my nails dug into my palms. Then the hot flash and sweats immediately followed by uncontrollable shivering, teeth chattering and so cold I have to wrap myself up. And yes, I get super exhausted after an attack. This has been a bad week, again, for me. I had to leave work on Wed. it was so bad. And I've never missed a day of work in 12 years b/c of my IBS. I missed 2 days of highschool when I had my colonoscopy, that's it. I'm a trooper like the rest of us, but I'm exhausted...
Cassandra
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IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up! 
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hey there. I am IBS-A. I literally change from C to D in a matter of days. Im sorry about your pain. My best advice to you is to make sure you do not have an intestinal blockage. About a year ago, I was IBSC only, i ate safe foods, but i constantly had pain.. even after a BM. I finally got me doctor to give me an xray and he said that i was so constipated that i had an intestinal blockage and that was causing me all the pain. Get well soon.
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intense internal pressure and pounding abdominal pain. those are so bad I couldn't even care about the d or c that comes with them.
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Janey
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I usually start with painful cramps in my lower belly, I have instant D which mean I better hit the bathroom quick (within seconds if possible) or I won't make it. Then the sweats come, my mouth waters, I feel hot all over and my belly feels like I am going to barf.
There is nothing worse especially if I am not near a bathroom. I have been caught in the car to many times to count and then the race is on to get to a bathroom, preferably at home, before the explosion.
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Hello there,
Thanks again for the advice. In Jan. of last year my GI Dr. sent me to the hosp. for an xray and he said everything looked normal. I also had colonoscopy and many more test done. Have you use peppermint teas or pills for the pain? Does it work? I might try it. I been having a BM every morning and don't feel C and that makes it more confusing. I used to have pain when I was C and not going regular, but now the pain comes at anytime. I had to quit my job last year when the pain started and I want to go back to work, but I can't until I find a way to keep it under control. I had a good day today, thank God !!!!!!!
Thank you so much,
Abi
p.s.Can you help me post my picture?
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Hello! I use Heathers tummy tamers, and drink lots of peppermint tea, and do find them to be real helpful. Fennels supposed to help a lot with gas, so Id try fennel tea if you havnt yet as well. Also, a lot of times, i know that pain can come from trapped gas. I believe fennel can help with that too. About your picture.. I think that the user AtomicRose is in charge of the pictures (Kindof like a picture pixie) I would consult her.  God Bless!
-Lyndeigh
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Personally, I think the teas (and though I don't use them, probably the caps) make a tremendous difference.
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I could not believe the sweating ~ It was terrible. I would sit there and strip in the bathroom at home ~ fanning myself... and feeling so sick to my stomach that I didn't know which end was going to be worse ~ so I always had a trash can ready too.
I also always felt pain afterward too. Not as intense but sore like the worse ab workout you ever had ~ only deep inside. And it hurt for days afterward. Making you feel... hesitant to eat because you could still feel the pain of the attack.
I may have a little gas or a little bloat (especially if there is some trace dairy in something I eat ~ hate that) or of I eat a bit too much of something ~ or too much fat... but the post Janey had and what I added is what I call an attack.
I also swing sometimes to constipation. Then I may not be able to go for a week or more. I swell up like I'm 8 months pregnant ~ I have terrible pain that lasts until I can go... and sometimes gas with that too. Not fun at all.
Luckily I am stable and don't have to deal with either one very often.
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Hello Lyndeigh ! I bought some peppermint tea and caps, but aren't Heathers. Should I buy Heathers? or Is that going to make a difference? Should I only drink the tea or take the caps when I'm not feeling good, or at any time? Sorry for so many questions. Thank you sooo much for the help. I did sent AtomicRose an email to post my picture a few days ago, but nothing yet. Also, I was reading about IBS-C in the A&Q and Heather recommends to exercise daily for an hour or two. I do walk one hour every night and it seems to help with C, but I been trying to gain some weight and doing all that walking won't help. Do you exercise? Any ideas...God bless you !
Thanks again,
Abi
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