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I am still unsure what is going on... I don't know what to do at this point. I've been told by my doctor that I have IBS but I haven't had any tests. My problems are diarrhea only. It has been getting worse over the years starting about 7 years ago. I have 'issues' when I get emotional, sometimes after eating (but not the same food over and over). It can happen after I put on chap stick or take a sip of soda. Anything can trigger an attack. Sometimes I just think about leaving the house and I have 'issues'. Also pressure can be an issue for example my boyfriend wouldn't be able to touch my abdomen while sleeping or the pressure would cause problems and while sitting and my pants cut into my stomach even though they are not tight. Even me resting my hand on my abdomen. I do have pain and bloating.
Because my problems are so wide I'm not sure where to turn. If someone could give me some advise that would be great. I'm thinking about talking to my doctor to see about a specialist but I'm scared of all the tests.

Please help. 7 years is a long time to deal with this and it just gets worse and worse.

D.

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D.Huston

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IBS-D - Gas/Bloating

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