Any suggestions....i am new here!
#39470 - 01/21/04 11:51 AM
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I saw this web site and I am curious about whether I have IBS or not. I am a young mommy of three and my symptoms came after I had children. My GP says its IBS without any testing done but my symptoms arent the regular IBS symptoms. So I guess I am writing to see if anyone had ever heard of these symptoms connected with IBS. I have a regular normal BM in the morning with no strain. Then throughout the day I will go to the bathroom many times with only a very small amount of stool. Sometimes I am contipated (if on prenatal pills) and sometimes it is small but comes out fine. I have researched it and cant find this symptom anywhere. When this happens I have a continuous dull ache under my ribs that comes and goes. Untill I saw this web site I have been trying to fill my body with so much fiber I am going crazy and getting worse. Now I am confused about what to eat. Running to the bathroom every hour with a very small stool. It is totally irratating. Has anyone ever heard of this? No D and no blood. I will go buy the book if it helps. Any suggestions? I have a specialist appointment with a Gastro in Feb for Acid reflux. Thanks for your help! Stacy P.S I meant to say that sometimes my bowels with start working about the time I am to go to sleep and I will go and then my body cant rest because I have to go again and again. Its like an attack I feel like. I dont know what to do. I have been up to 5 in the morning going to the bathroom. It happened after my 2 child right when I came home from the hospital and the 3 one as well. I am so confused...
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Don,t try an do any thing until you see your doctor in Feb.
but Heather recipes won,t hurt an even may help you an the books are very good.they help me out a lot.Gerry 
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I feel for you! I am new to board too. I was diagnosed. Same as you..weird poops but a lot of stomach pain. It really made my insides feel "bruised" almost. And I now have hemroids from h*ll yet I am not a strainer. It has gotten worse over the past few years. I am not sure that childbirth worsened it but it seems to have added...def to the hemroids. Yours does sound like IBS...I had a ct scan to diagnose mine ("constipation w/ibs)...maybe they will do that for you. Warning...they make you drink 3 16oz. cups of this nasty white stuff beforehand. Getting a confirmed result does make it worth it though. Funny...I am still pretty regular...but not like it used to be...I was surprised at the constipation thing. Your situation sounded a little like mine. I am on zelnorm now (so far seems to help)...I will let youknow how it does. Good luck...at least you are seeing the right people to find out something.
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I agree, the books are a great start. I just started reading the books myself and they are a huge help. I have a lot more to read, but what I read so far is fantastic. I can't wait to try some of the recipes too in Eating for IBS.
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Welcome, Stacy!
#39503 - 01/21/04 01:13 PM
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Bevvy
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First of all, you SOOOO need a good GI. You say your GP told you that you have IBS -- did he refer you to the GI for the IBS or the acid reflux? I hope the GI knows you are going to see him also for the IBS.
Your symptoms sound familiar to others I've heard on these boards. They're not similar to mine, but I'm a "D". I think your idea of buying Heather's book is excellent; her book is SOOO well written and very easily understandable. She just might hit upon your symptoms in it -- and the diet (and of course these boards!) should give you considerable relief.
The thing that concerns me is your comment that you've been "trying to fill your body with so much fiber." I hope you are doing this GRADUALLY; you can't just throw a lot of fiber down there and expect your poor gut to deal with it gently. Also, what kind of fiber is it?
Don't self-diagnose and don't self-medicate. Good that you have an appointment with a GI next month; if the GI suspects IBS, schedule a colonoscopy as soon as possible.
Again -- welcome!
Bev
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I agree don't self examine get those test done, in the meantime the diet won't hurt you. I would hold of on firber therapy and if trying the diet is not what you what now untila proper evaluation is done to rule IBS, stick to well balanced diet with all the proper food groups. Try taking a multiply vitamin instead of the prenatal. You said your having to see a doc for reflux..so you have been properly tested for reflux? Try some chamomile tea at night after dinner before bed time it will help relax those muscles and maybe give you somerest. Don't peppermint it will aggrevate your reflux,I have it too. Try not eating after 6pm and cut down your meals so they are slighlty less and have snacks.
Sometimes the reflux can play a role in b/m as well.
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Thanks everyone for all your comments. SOmeone said that my symptoms are like others here on the board. Where can I find those? Also can they do a CT rather than a colonosopy? I am scared and I dont want to be put out but I have to get scoped for my reflux. I dont want all these tests done...i am scared.......
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What is Zelnorm? Is that a drug for IBS? Did you have a lot of small bowel movements throughout the day? It just seems like I cannot find anyone with these symptoms. I am currently on a PPI for my reflux and that could also be a reason why I am still having problems even though I am off the prenantal. Constipation is the second side effect listed. I did read one thing that stated you can be C and have a lot of small BM's all day long. That must be my problem. Thanks everyone!!
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Zelnorm is IBS-C medication, some people can get relief from this med. I don't have a C problem I have a D problem with alternating C. I control it with diet and herbal teas no meds or fiber supplements. Ibs C they do have this problems with pebble like b/m's or thin structure. Problem feeling satisfied wtih a b/m and going enough to feel this way. I had a ct scan of the abdomin, this should be the Docs first choice depending on your symptoms. It's not that bad you drink a solution and them they start erays through a open mri looking machines, then they will inject iodine through your viens to take pictures. The whole procedure last about 30 minutes or less an they will look at you tummy,gallbladder etc. But don;t get yourself worked up about the whole thing..I wish I would of had this board to help me, Ithink the stress would of been lifted somewhat. Hope you get a good outcome and others will lend their advice.
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What herbal teas do you drink that help you? I havent gotten the book yet but does it really help avoiding all the fiber foods they tell you to eat? It's very confusing to me. The world says bulk up on wheat and bran and veggies and fruit and she says NO. I want relief so bad. I honestly believe in my heart that its IBS because it flares up around stressful situations. I just had a baby 5 months ago and I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old. I am so stressed out with my litter!!!!! But tests to confirm will be nice. Thanks for your help...I appreciate it!
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