Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Newbie with a question! Hello everyone!

Hi Sharon,

I'm sorry to hear you're in so much pain! I don't know what to tell you because to be honest, I've never experienced the kind of rectal pain you describe. For me it's always my stomach/lower abdomen that hurts, all my pain is "inside" if you know what I mean. My rectum never gets sensitive or painful so it doesn't actually hurt to sit.
If I'm home I use a hot water bottle that I place on my stomach. If I'm away I just take whatever is available - peppermint caps and tea and sometimes Ibuprofen if the pain is bad. I usually don't have problems sleeping since I'm a morning person so usually I pass by 11 on my own

I'm really sorry that I can't help you with your pain. The only thing I can think of is seeing a different doctor (I know, you've probably heard this a million times before). It's not usual to have the kind of pain you describe for an IBS person so I'm thinking it may be something else but I'm not sure what. Definitely tell the doctor about this pain.
I know it's so hard to find a doc that knows about IBS. I just recently ditched mine and next week I have a second appt with a new one. I hope both of us can find someone who can help us!

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IBS-C, bloating, cramps
pregnant

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