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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Do any of you experience this?

deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello. I have been having abdominal pains for the past 3 years and they have grandually been getting worse. Dr. suspects IBS. I am wondering if my simptoms sound like any of yours. First of all, the pain I feel often starts in the lower right side of my pelvis. (Dr. ruled out gynochological problems). I especially feel it after eating. I also feel pains in the left side of my pelvis. At times (in the evening) the pain will radiate into my back and sides. I am currently on fiber suppliments and I am hoping that the symptoms get a little better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have your doctors checked your gall bladder?
I had simular complaints and they found I had gall stones. They used micro surgery to remove the gall bladder. I was back on my feet the same day.
deleted_user
deleted_user
no he didn't bring up gallbladder symptoms. That is a good point though. I looked up the symptoms of gallstones online and most of my problems seem to happen from my hips down. Who knows. My doctor beleives its stress and IBS. I can understand that and I hope that is the case. I just don't want my doctor to not miss anything else that could be serious. He ruled out endometriosis and during the laparoscopy he didn't find anything of that nature.

I am also seeing that my IBS symptoms are worse in the morning after drinking coffee. Is that pretty common? I am thinking I need to stop drinking coffee (I only have 1 cup in the morning) but I don't know if I can!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
stress and caffeine are two things that make IBS worst...You might try naturally decaffinated coffee and see if that helps.
You should also try to avoid stress...I know easier said then done.
lizgirl
lizgirl
Check into how good bacteria products can help your bowel, fiber, removing foods that cause irritation; food sensitivies. Also you can try the supplement MSM to see if it will treat the pain. Trying enzymes. And trying a bowel cleanse and diet. By the way, fiber supplements never helped me. I have to increase my fiber from the foods I eat.
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