Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | New Member IBS-C with gas /pain/ bloating

I am a new member. I have suffered symptoms for about 9 months. I currently have slight C, however my worst symptoms are pain and bloating. I am a 41 yr old female. My bloating symptoms developed quite suddenly. Previously, I had D only during an anxiety attack. I have been tested for Celiac, had a pelvic ultrasound of my ovaries, upper GI, and small bowel series. All tests were negative except to show I have a 5cm uterine fibroid. My GI specialist is going to schedule me for a colonoscopy. The GI says it is IBS. He prescribed Zelnorm. I am 5'4" 108 lbs. but my belly looks like I am pregnant. Yikes! Sorry to bore everyone with the dreary details but I wanted to give some background. I know it has helped me to see that others have similar symptoms. When this first started, I was sure I was the only one with these bizarre things going on. I felt very alone and frightened. I was convinced I had some horrible illness or cancer. I had never heard of IBS. Does anyone else have this awful bloating without any major C or D? Is anyone else on Zelnorm and what has your experience been? I have read Heather's book which was wonderful. It seems to be directed more towards IBS-D however? Is diet to help bloating different? Thank you so much to anyone who cares to reply; your interest is greatly appreciated.

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