I have not been diagnosed, but have diagnosed myself. I have the same issues.. If I go on a very long road trip I either have to make sure there are pit stops along the way OFTEN or take immodium to make sure I won't have to run. Stress or anxiety seems to be a trigger for me. And knowing I'm stuck in a car makes me a bit anxious. My friends all think it's funny but it's not. It's embarassing to have to pull into a station so I can spend what seems like eternity in the restroom. I generally don't suffer from constipation. I'm here looking for gas relief, and any IBS friendly recipes. In fact I think I'm going to start a group just for that purpose.

That sounds like a great idea!
Ill def. join that group.
Seems like no matter what I eat I get sick.
I can't eat chicken...dairy...egss.
Even stuff that shouldn't hurt me does. Its very random!
It would be nice to see some recipes that might leave me feel comfortable!

Glad your here!

TabbyAnn

I am IBS-A, leaning towards C. When I was little it was D, but I rarely get diarrhea any more. Only after a bought of cramping, and even then, not all the time. I have not really had trouble with moving my bowels lately, cramping remains though. Trying out Colace to see if that will help. Figure the combo of probiotics plus stool softener may be a good mix for me.

I have IBS-C and the only thing that works for me is over the counter meds like benefiber.I drink lots of peppermint tea. But the pain never goes away :(

I've only just been diagnosed, i mainly suffer with constipation and have been using Fybogel- i think it's helping but it's a bit to early to tell. It doesn't help with the pain. I feel for you sensible chick as my friends are the same, I don't know anyone else with it and know one understands- they all think its nothing to worry about or a joke, i'm still at school and support from teachers is the worst, some of themareok, but others just think i complaining for nothing. It's really touch, i'm glad a found this group, i think talking to other people with it will really help me.

I suffer from both IBS C and D. It is horrible. I am on Bentyl right now for it, but been on it so long it is not working as well. It is crazy one week I will be not able to go and the next I am camped out in the bathroom. I tried increasing my fiber like the doctor said but it did not help and just caused more pain. I found using a heating pad for the cramps helps out a little bit and if I am in the batroom at the time and can not use it I take a really hot washcloth and lay it across my tummy. I can't take laxatives because they make me worse and cause me to vomit more than I already am from the pain and get really badly dehydrated. And Anti Diahrra meds make me constipated worse than I started out with and make it to where I can not go for a week. My doc tried me on Zelnorm but that just made things a lot worse. I know how it feels to have people tell you it is ok it is just a little constipation, but they really don't know the half of it.

i also have both any none of em are nice but i'd go for C any day least i no im not goin to mess myself wen im out!!!
i have had this for 13 yr and my doc gives me stuff to stop me goin and stuff to make me go!!! lol

Lomatal?? havent heard of it. I take Bentyl, also got Levsin but the Bentyl stops cramping usually. I now have Benefiber tabs and the new "active" yogurts. Had 2 episodes this week, pain and lots of diarrhea. I have been stuck in this mode for 6 shitty weeks and cant live anything like a normal life. I feel like I'm stuck in commode Hell. J.

I have both, mostly the diarrhea, I take immodium for that which works well although I am worried about the long term side effects of taking it so much. When I get constipated I chew up fiber one and eat that yoplait digestive health yogurt. However sometimes ya just can't poop for a couple days. It does seem to be a circle though you take meds o help one thing which takes you too far to the other side.

ive not been diagnosed not been to the docs but am suffering. ive had a funny tummy on and off for years but now for the last month or so ive been in agony. c and d nausia soooo bloated and uncomfortable yesterday was a d day today nothings moving. im so depressed

Sueden, I have had IBS D for years now. I'm a a point that even the immodium isn't helping. I've had vomiting lately too. I don't even know what to eat any more. It's so frustrating. I think I could even deal with it better if it didn't wake me in the night. I feel like if I could just get some rest, I'd do better. I'm trying to not be depressed, but I think depression is ahead by a couple of points!!

I started off with IBS D and it was horrible, it brought on my panic disorder and helped make me agoraphobic. Diet and exercise and shedding 80 lbs has helped me a lot with my IBS but now I tend to lean more towards IBS C. With the IBS C I am able to have more comfort leaving the house but it gets very painful being all bound up and having to wait so long to have relief. I think they are equally as bad/painful but in different ways.

I have had both but more D since I am older. I am afraid to go anywhere. I have to eat because if I don't I have terrible weak spells. Then if I eat I may have 3 min. to get the bathroom. I had some antiinflamatories that contstipated me & gave me alittle more time but you know if you do that as you say then you have to take something to make you go. This I think has played a large part of the depression I can't get rid of. The Dr. says get out of the house more. Easy for him to say. He's not the one running for cover to go or not making it.

I mainly have severe C. One time, it was so bad that it mimicked appendicitis to the point that it fooled the ER doctor for awhile. I wasn't able to go for about two and a half weeks after that. I control it by taking fiber daily and limiting my caffeine and sugar intake (which stinks, since I am a soda addict as well as a chocoholic). Even so, there are times that I can't go for a week or more. I rarely have D

I have alternating IBS leaning mostly towards IBS-C. My younger years it was slightly leaning towards C.
I have had every test in the book to rule out everything and be diagnosed with IBS.
I've been tested for Crohns Disease. Had colonoscopy, upper GI & small bowel, blood tests, stool testing ect.

I guess IBS-C might be easier to deal with because you do not have to go to the bathroom as much. If I had IBS-D predominantly I would have to quit my job, it would literally ruin of what is left of my life.

Meds that help..Geez, i've tried a lot. I have giving up. I haven't taking anything in a long time except for an occasional (maybe 5-7 times a year) Hydrocodone (Vicodin). I get a prescription for that every year for the really bad episodes. It is the only thing that helps or at least take the edge off the pain. The good thing about Vicodin for me anyway is it helps with the pain and it relaxes me, gives you a good feeling for a couple hours. You have to be very careful since it is addicting. I rarely take it. It is an emergency pill for me when the pain is really really bad. I don't see any problem using it maybe 2 or 3 pills a month if you have to. I take it a lot less than that though. I use Vicodin anywhere from 1-2 pills every 6 months to 6 pills in 6 months. Taking them not often like me will keep you from getting addicted and a regular 5mg dosage will always be enough. If you get addicted you will find yourself having to take more dosage and it will be hard to get weened off, so be careful if you try it.