Hey
I just wanted to know if anyone has had similar problems to me. Basically I have been diagnosed with IBS-d/c since 2003. I have done everything I can think of to alleviate the problem.
I have been to various Gastro-doctors, had all the tests, colonoscopy, endoscopy, camera pill in intestines(!), x rays, the works!
I have tried anti spasmonal drugs, anti depressants (to slow bowel not for depression or anything), herbal tablets, health shop products, everything! Nothing has ever worked!
I try to follow the IBS diet as close as I can. I have all the books. I take around 4/5 heaped tablespoons of heathers acacia fibre a day. I don't see any real improvements, I guess if I don't take it I do get constipated.
I have recently increased my exercise levels, thinking that would help - guess what no change! I've tried drinking loads of water and then less...no real change!
I'm just at the end of my rope and I don't know what to do. I feel this constant pain in the stomach, and constand discomfort is really bringing me down and affecting my life. All the time I have to cancel social things or going gym or meeting my girlfriend as my state can change so much.
I have even cut down smoking to little change.
Can anyone relate at all? Is there any respite or should I just stop looking? Major SOS here! :P
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5 years and still desperate!
