What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits that is not associated with any abnormali...

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Hi guys,

I suffered from a horrible bowel infection 3 days ago which left me doubled over in pain and very short of breath- felt like someone had shot me in the stomach. My back was aching so much too and i felt sick and did throw up. The doctor gave me antispasmodics and after about 8 hours of pain and a nights sleep by taking a sleeping tablet i was ok again but very sore and feel winded.

My mum suffers from IBS and so did my Nana. The doctor didn't say IBS just a bowel infection and she thought it could have been food poisoning. My mum thinks it may be IBS because of the similar symptoms that she has with it.

The day i got it i had a fishcake and mushy peas from the fish and chip shop which i never do so it may have just been a one of case of food poisoning. I eat bread most days and lots of green veg and dairy products and have never had this problem before so i am hoping it was just a case of food poisoning. I'm thinking that if it was IBS i would have pains everytime i eat dairy/wheat/red meat/tomatoes etc and i don't. I often feel bloated but never had the pains i experienced the other day, it was unbearable!

Any adice would be helpful.

Blessings, Vee
Posted on 09/11/09, 09:09 am
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Reply #1 - 09/12/09  10:33am
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