Have you told your Doctor about this issue? I would suggest talking to your Doctor. Be careful that you don't get dehydrated. Can you drink Gatorade and or Pedialyte? Hope you feel better. Hugs!

Yes called new DR. on Fri. But this was the first time i saw him and i went there with same symptoms only he put me on low dose naltrexone and also dx me with myofascialpain.But since h doesnt know me yet and i am the same since i saw him he cant do anything,though he gave me a thing to go have blood work done as he wants all these new tests.But i've been too sick to go get bloodwork.I'm trying to stay hydrated .Thanks.I just remembered i have immodium i wonder if i should takke that?

Is the IBS worse since you started the low dose Naltrexone?

Also your issue is not "gross" it is part of life and I understand.

Gentle hugs to you sweetie.

Thanks Daisy.No I've been like this for a month.I'm thinking the meds are running through me to.No difference with the low dose naltrexone.I put soo much hope into that.I've been on everything.I have no one.I thought abought hospital but wont leave my cat.she wont make it without me(almost 17)And idk what hospital will do

I am so sorry. I wish that there was someone that could help you and come and pick you up and take you for blood work. I am trying to think what might help you. I am going to look some things up and I will message you or post it.

How about calling your Pharmacist? They can be so very helpful and knowledgeable too.

Can you drink Gatorade? How about some Saltine Crackers?

Honey i so sorry i didnt know it got this bad you need to call your dr. you know we talked cant lose anymore weight ok so call dr and like daisy said all those drinks are so good for you hang in i think you need something for IBS and something to perk appetite up ok Try to call tomorrow. HugsLisa

Foods to Choose if You Have Mixed Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause a great deal of anxiety and misery, most people can control their symptoms with diet, prescribed medications, and stress management.

Different people can have different triggers for their IBS symptoms. Things that may make the symptoms of IBS worse include:

Alcoholic beverages
Chocolate
Dairy products
Drinks with caffeine such as coffee, teas, or soda
Sweets
Fatty foods
Fructose syrup-containing foods and drinks
Sorbitol (sweetener usually found in gum)
Certain medicines
Emotional events and stress
Smoking

What foods should I eat if I have IBS?

Even though there is no cure for IBS, the symptoms can be reduced with the proper diet. Recording your current diet in a journal can help you find foods that trigger your IBS symptoms. Be sure to discuss the results of your journal with your doctor. He or she may recommend a dietitian who can help make changes to your diet.

The best way to battle IBS is to change your diet. Avoid foods that seem to make you feel worse and find ways to deal with your stress. Fiber can be helpful because it improves the way the intestines work.

Fiber may also decrease bloating, pain, and other symptoms of IBS. It does this by making the stools softer so that they can pass out of your body more easily. Soluble fiber found in foods such as dried beans and other legumes, oats, barley, and berries may help diarrhea by slowing down the passage of food from the stomach to the intestines and by giving stool form. Foods such as dairy products, carbonated beverages, raw fruits, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts may trigger bloating and gas. Try a lactose-free diet to see if bloating and gas decrease. Eating a low-fat diet will also help with the symptoms of IBS.
What foods are high in fiber?

Good sources of fiber include fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, and whole grain cereals. Eating foods from any of these groups will help add fiber to your diet. It is important to add fiber in your diet slowly to minimize bloating and gas that can be brought on by a sudden increase in fiber. These symptoms usually improve as your system gets used to the new amounts of fiber you are eating.

The following foods are examples of those that are excellent sources of fiber:

Barley
Black beans
Bran cereal
Brown rice
Dry fruits
Flaxseed meal
Fresh fruit with skins (may be better tolerated cooked or canned)
Fresh vegetables (may be better tolerated cooked)
Garbanzo beans
Kidney beans
Lentils
Lima beans
Navy beans
Nuts
Oats
Raisins
Soybeans
Split peas
Whole grains, including breads and cereals
Yams

What are some other sources of fiber?

Besides eating fiber-rich food, to increase fiber intake you can also take bulk-forming supplements such as:

Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
Polycarbophil (Equalactin, FiberCon, Mitrolan)
Psyllium (Fiberall, Konsyl-D, Metamucil)

As you increase fiber in your diet, it is also important to drink more liquids (water and decaffeinated beverages). Aim for 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. Probiotics, like the healthy bacteria found in yogurt or in probiotic supplements, may help decrease symptoms of IBS. Exercising can also help relieve the symptoms associated with IBS.

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome_IBS/hic_Foods_to_Choose_if_You_Have_Mixed_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome.aspx

I think you need to see a gastrologist. They need to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy to see what is going up in there and down in there.

Don't be a scared to have the test I get them regularly.

Better safe then sorry .

lauri,

Katie is very knowledgeable and maybe she can help you.
Of course that does not take the place of your Dr. but I am thinking that your Doctor needs to take this more seriously. I would call him tomorrow morning for sure. Hugs to you.

Don't drink the Pedialyte. How about Gatorade? :)

Thx everyone.But this "flare has been the worst of the 10yrs i've had fibro.Normal weight is low arond 100.At Dr. on Mon. i was 93.now down to 90.I've been vegetarian 25yrs and gluten free 10 yrs.I.B.S. being like this is new..i made the appt with new DR. because of how bad i've been,but it was his first time seeing me so other than dx fibro and in flare and myofascial i can kind of see why until he gets blod work he doesnt want to do anything.But cant figure out how im gonna get bllod work when i cant get out of bed or off toilet.On top of this my car is in shop.I have a rent a carthat im paying for(that i cant afford)and not using.And still fighting for SSDI.I feel like i'll be dead by the time i get it.

Please see a gastrologist!!!! Just to make sure

lauri,

Do you know anyone that can pick you up to just take you to get blood work done and take you home?

Thanks again everyone.I good with the diet.STRESS worse than ever.I think thats what put me in this flare.Alot of triggers,still in grief of losing my partner and one cat.Had to let go of toxic parents,SSDi,etc.I willcall DR. tmrw. again.I wish i feelgood enough to get the blood tests he wants.

IBS and Stress

How the Stress Response Affects Your Symptoms:

You have probably experienced first-hand the relationship between IBS and stress. This has a lot to do with the way that our bodies respond to internal or external changes. This stress response, also known as the fight-or-flight response, appears to have developed so as to allow us to respond to life-threatening situations in a way that would maximize our chances for survival. The stress response is a complicated process. It involves our nervous and endocrine systems and it stimulates changes in a variety of body processes, including blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and bowel functioning. It is the changes in bowel functioning that tie the stress response and IBS together.

The Brain-Gut Connection:

In response to a perceived stressor (external or internal), various parts of the brain begin to communicate with one another, including the sensory cortex, the thalamus and the brain stem. This process then triggers a response along two major bodily paths. The first is the hypothalamic-pituatary-adrenal axis, resulting in an increase in hormonal secretions, particularly the hormone cortisol. The second path is the autonomic nervous system, which releases adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) causing cardiovascular, muscular and digestive system changes. These two pathways directly affect the network of nerves found within the bowel, known as the enteric nervous system. This process, which starts with a perceived stressor, followed by a brain response, and resulting in stimulation along the two pathways down to the gut, illustrates the importance of looking at the stress response in trying to understand the dysfunction that manifests as IBS symptoms.

Physical Changes in the Stress Response

The stress response triggers the following physiological changes:

Heart rate increases
Increased respiration
Increased muscle tension
Inhibition of the immune system
Delay in stomach emptying
Increase in the speed of colonic contractions
Relaxation of bladder muscles

Research on the Stress Response and IBS

In an attempt to find effective treatments for the symptoms of IBS, researchers have been investigating the various substances that are released during the stress response. One substance that appears to have major significance in the stress response is corticotropin-releasing-factor (CRF). CRF is a family of peptides (molecules that link amino acids) that are found in both the brain and the gut. In the brain, CRF receptors are found in the areas related to digestion, emotions and the autonomic nervous system. In the gut, CRF act within the colon to increase mucous and water secretion, affect the speed of colon contractions (motility), and appear to be related to the experience of abdominal pain. It is hoped that a better understanding of the role of CRF will lead to refinements in the development of medications which target IBS symptoms.

http://ibs.about.com/od/symptomsofib1/a/strresponse.htm