Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Typical timeline of IBS?

I can understand since it has been so long that you are frustrated. When I aam having a bad time I am frustrated and very short with those I love. But when I feel good its great. In brief though, I had stomach problems even before I realized it. When I first went to my GI doc for the first time I was in a very bad time. He mentioned IBS matching my symptoms but then I had other symptoms as well. It did turn out after a HIDA scan that my gall bladder was definitely not functioning correctly. I had it removed and felt a lot better but not well. In the year since I had it out, I was having stomach problems still.I thought before that maybe it was all just the gall bladder. Well I did not have D but C off and on and sometimes seemingly constant stomach cramps and as a side effect (I think from the discomfort and stress) anxiety attacks. I went back to the GI doc and said I wanted to reapproach the IBS topic. He went over my symptoms again and said yes it sounded very much like IBS and so we have begun the treatment for it. I was already on a med for anxiety attacks (after a time or two in the emergency room) and I also take Nexium for acid reflux. He has put me on an anti-spasmodic med which seems to be helping quite a bit. I am also following the EFI diet and have begun yoga daily and I am taking the Acacia Fiber and the Fennel Tea. These last few days since I have begun all that have felt wonderful and dare I say.....almost normal. I know that they do not know exactly what causes IBS, but I feel like maybe the gall bladder could have had something to do with mine or at least exacerbated the problem. It may be something you might want to check into if they suspect it could be a contributing problem. I also had the light down my throat and there were no issues there. I do hope you find the root of this thing and that you get the help you deserve. And finally, if you think your doctor is not giving you the attention you need, you might try a referral to another doctor. It's hard to talk to someone about your problems if they don't seem interested in what you have to say. God Bless and hope you feel better soon.

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