Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Constipated? So what's the big deal?

No, no, no, that's not what I think NOW! But I will ashamedly admit that is how I used to think about it. Basically, I thought being constipated meant that you just couldn't go to the bathroom for a couple days. And when I had bad D, I would have given anything for that.. to just not have to go for a while.. I didn't realise you still felt like you had to go, and just couldn't. I didn't realise it comes with all the fun of cramping and bloating and gas - not to mention the straining for hours whilst stuck on the loo.
I am typically IBS-D, which I think is no walk in the park, and have only had C a few times. I wouldn't be able to say that one is worse than the other, as they are both pretty horrible and different situations would let you cope with each one differently.
I think the worst I ever had was when all morning, I was trying to go to the bathroom and couldn't. I was cramped up and basically doubled over. Then all of a sudden, WHAM and I had really terrible D. Best of both worlds.
Anyways, to Kimm, I'm sorry you are feeling so awful. I hope you get to go home soon (or already have) and have been in the comfort of your own bathroom, where you can take as long as you want! I know how you feel about not wanting to use the potty at work. In my last bar shift, I felt like I had to go for about 3 hours but just danced around, holding it 'till I got home 'cause... I want all the other kids to like me!!

--Steph

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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.

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