Doctors just do not listen.
#369482 - 04/24/13 05:40 AM
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Hi All,
Hope I am posting this in the right place  .
I have been suffering from IBS since I was in nursery school - basically as long as I (and my parents) can remember. I am 33 now. Typical symptoms are extreme pain in stomach and lower back and bloating, alternating bowel - one extreme to the other.
In my late teens, after every procedure known to man, I gave up on doctors. They would not listen, could/would not help and eventually sent me packing to a Psychologist - who didn't help at all.
Recently I was visiting a Specialist Gastric Surgeon for my hernia and ulceration on my stomach lining from overactive acid pump, and asked him about IBS, whether there are any new treatments/answers. His reply was:
There is no such thing as IBS, it is just 'woman problems' and some woman have more problems that others. When I asked him how can pain so bad that is makes me pass out just be 'woman problems'? He answered that some woman just have to deal with these sorts of issues and that is just how it is. *sigh*
I really have lost all hope that someone will listen and maybe come up with a treatment / reason I suffer with such pain.
One has to wonder if maybe, if doctors as experienced as he, would actually make an effort, they could solve the IBS problem.
Anyway, sorry for the rant, but I'm sure a lot of people here can understand the frustration! 
Jinx.
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Welcome to the board,
Unfortunately, this sort of nonsense from doctors is not uncommon. It is amazing how ignorant some doctors are about IBS, it causes and management.
There have been some significant advances in the management of functional bowel disorder symptoms such as IBS. The first three items in my signature discuss a clinically tested dietary approach that has been shown to reduce IBS symptoms by 70-80%.
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The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet
The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS
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How did you run into so many quacks! I feel for you. Why don't you read up on Heather's diet from this site, and see how that works for you. Also, maybe look at "breaking the cycle."
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The first thing I would do is never see that Dr. again. I had a pretty good Dr. the last place I lived. At least he was sympathetic.
This site has a lot of useful information on what to eat and not eat. Heather's book also is filled with info. Good luck.
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Carol
nós somos o que nós somos e o descanso é merda
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