Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Scared- new symptoms

Hi IBS runner

I can sympathize as my IBS has totally messed with my menstrual cycle. I've had light constant bleeding for the last month and my last period was really heavy and came with
some nasty cramps. It was like being a teenager again! I asked my doctor and we think it's because the IBS means I don't absorb the pill as well as I should so my hormone levels drop. Hence the light bleeding and unusual cramps. If things aren't back to normal next month he's going to switch me to a higher dose pill.

I know you had a lot of tests but did you get checked for fructose intolerance? If you've been eating a lot of fruit and bread a fructose intolerance will make you worse.

Oh and I totally understand about finding IBS boards a little depressing. I had to stop going to the myirriatiabelbowlesyndrome forum as there were so many people there in such awful situations that it really freaked me out. All I could think was that is that going to be me. Self centered I know but it was how I felt. However I find this site way more helpful and inspiring. Mostly because it's geared towards improving your health and not merely living with it with the help of a sympathetic ear.
cheers

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