Everybody has off days when they don’t feel up to par. Staying off google is a good idea. Why bring yourself more worry? If you have been diagnosed with IBS, then I would guess that one would have twinges and cramps occasionally. If symptoms continue or become worse, then you may want to consult your doctor. You are trying, which is good. It’s the best you can do. Give yourself credit for it.

Thank you ! Anxiety is what caused the IBS flare up two months ago. My anxiety has been bad lately. And I have health anxiety so I overthink every little feeling I get

Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

You have taken an important step in writing it out.

Best wishes as you find your better balance naturally.

Thank you ! I was suggested to try this site for support and to talk to people who have anxiety like me. Trying to except that it's anxiety and not a scary medical condition. I'm usually pacing the house googling my symptoms every day and worrying

Hello, Tamaira. I am also new and I was also just diagnosed with IBS approximately 6 months ago, Not Fun! Be really gentle on yourself in every way because you need and deserve it. I'll light a candle for you and send some good vibes out there to help you heal. Lots of love and light...

Thank you inspiredOne I appreciate that! Belly pain has subsided now so was just annoying ibs pains and I managed to stay off Google and ignore it until it went away

hello tamara. welcome to the forum.

for what it's worth
what is currently being called, "IBS" runs through my birth family like a freight train and i have suffered it all my life. while my birth family has been pursuing the more respectable medical solutions with precious few sustainable results, i started treating it like a psych symptom since the 70's and flareups have grown into my front line indicator that my anxiety/PTSD is bubbling again. plying psychotherapy tools with the first gut rumbles has brought an end to those long, lonely days in bed with debilitating gut pain. it works when i work it.

steadying support while you find what works for you. welcome aboard.

What do you do to help ease your tummy? I definitely could use some tips. I want my belly back to normal

Hang in there I go through the same thing

what i do to ease the physical pain depends on what stage the attack is in. gentle stretching and walking are my best pain relief in all of the stages. when i can catch it in first tummy grumbles, that and a bit of anxiety management work is often enough.

but if the anxiety/ibs has escalated far enough that i am having trouble eating and/or keeping food down, easing the tummy pain becomes a play by play symptom relief game while i work my therapy tools for the emotional balance which provides the sustainable relief. the therapy supporters who help me work the therapy tools often provide surprising little tricks to help me through.

wish i had easier, more clear answers for both of us. it be a sticky, icky disorder, both literally and figuratively. gentle empathy of the ouch factor. rocking you gently and crying with you. you are not alone.

Thank you guys! Dr currently has me on dicyclomine for the IBS. It helps a little. I just can't wait until it calms down. One of the first symptoms that came with anxiety and one of the last symptoms still left. Been two months

Tam, so I would always encourage you to consult with your Dr. as I did first. They are always the professionals, but I first started the BRAT diet. I was on that for about 3 weeks until my stomach was calmed down. My next best and biggest step was I began taking Probiotics for the tummy per my Dr.'s request and began seeing a dietician. Taking the probiotic really helped with the pain. My next step was the FODMAP diet. This is a slow process, I know, but a necessary one as it helps you to pinpoint foods that are the problem. I also added Daily Fiber single dose Psyllium Husk supplements. It balances everything out. I would avoid all foods that have preservatives, dairy, and wheat until you know what your food triggers are. I lost 30 lbs in the process and am now trying to gain some weight back. I hope I was able to help. I can tell you that this does not go away on it's own. You definitely have to find out what foods are causing this and yes, stress makes it all worse and may even be the cause of it all. Let me know if you have any questions or need support. Please see a Dr. though because they're very supportive as well. Big Hugs

Thank you! I have spoken to my doctor and told him everything and all the symptoms and he says that it's def the anxiety that has triggered it. He's put me on dicyclomine for IBS. It helps a little. Im getting some small belly cramping now but haven't ate anything yet today besides coffee