Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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jazzmynn 09/05/2009

I have these bouts especially after I eat greasy, spicy food or eat dairy products. I get really nauseated, gassy, hot and cold and lots of phlegm in my throat.
I ate mexican food thursday night that was spicy and the next day a filet of fish sanwich and fries. Has anyone else experienced this?
Sometimes I don't have an appetite for days afterward.

Thanks!

deleted_user 09/06/2009

YES! I am feeling this way now, actually. I have the gas and severe nausea...and had diarrhea, too, several times. Also the phlegm in my throat. The progression is usually: Diarrhea, nausea, anxiety, phlegm, dizziness, tingling/numbness in legs, extreme burping. I lose my appetite for hours or days afterward, also.

These "attacks" do not always happen from spicy food, but sometimes the two seem linked. Like today: I had a BBQ sandwich and some fried dough. Normally these don't bother me. Today they did, I guess. At first I thought it was a stomach bug for real this time...but then the phlegm started and I thought, "Oh, this again!" Maybe with me it's partly allergies...or anxiety? Who knows? I'd avoid spicy stuff if you can, though. I've found avoiding a couple of my triggers to be helpful.

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