I was awakened last night around three by cramping above my pubic bone. At first I thought it might be the onset of some menstrual cramps, but they were intense. I got up to go to the bathroom, and became extremely dizzy. I was able to make it out of the bathroom and screamed for my parents. I fell down, and felt like I was on the verge of passing out. My parents somehow got me back to the bathroom, where I started dry heaving. I broke out in a cold sweat-I have never perspired so much in my life. They kept trying to give me water, but I was having trouble swallowing. They had a cool washcloth for my back, forehead, chest. After a few minutes, I had D. After I was finished, I started to feel better. I was able to make it back to my bedroom, where my mother gave me some pretzels and water. When I looked at myself in the mirror, my face and lips were as white as a ghost.
This has happened to me two previous times; both were about 3-4 years ago. I'm asthmatic (which has been under control for 2 years) and always blamed the attacks on my breathing (although I would have D at the time of the attack). I wasn't out of breath last night, but realize there was a lack of oxygen because I almost blacked out. I've read that some people pass out due to IBS. Could this have been the case? I did not eat anything strange-I had Heather's bruschetta and linguine with creamy wild mushroom, spinach and sherry sauce. I had peach herbal tea and some marshmallows for dessert. I have been on two vacations within the last month, and even though I requested meals with no oil, butter, etc...I did have some problems with D on the trips. Could my body just be aggravated? I had to take my inhaler last night before I went to bed because I was wheezing, but I wasn't out of breath.
I'm very concerned, and was hoping some people could shed some light on this. This forum, the books and the advice have been a miracle for me. I don't post often, but I constantly read and learn from all of you. I can't imagine where I would be if I didn't stumble upon "Eating for IBS" a few months ago.
Thanks for everything,
Kristin
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