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.
my name is michelle,i am a mother of two. i have been ill since i was born with gastrointestinal problems, i have had a lower GI when i was nine, was in the hospital as a baby becasue i was dangerously underweight and have struggled my whole life with pain. this is only a tiny portion of what i have dealt with physically and emotionally. i joined this group so i don't los hope. i have been diagnosed with irritable bowel and a peptic ulcer, which i don't think acts up much at all until recently. i recently in february had a miscarriage after trying for over year, then my husband's job starts to underpay him by hundreds of dollars, i am on disability for aniety and panic, but live my life as full as possible. i am used to pain but my ibs and acid in my stomach has caused such severe pain it is overwhelming, my bentyl is being taken so much it is ridiculous. i have gne to my dr. and they are doing tests. i am scared, deprssed and wonder if i can go on and if other experience intense pain in the abdomen from time to time, under their ribs, in their back, feel like your intestines are reaching their streching point. i have two kids i have to stay stable for and am so depressed. any comments, good and honest are welcome. plus my periods are incredibly hard on me,i get very bad pms. yet i manage to find life and happiness in anything i can.
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Wow Michelle..you amaze me that you are so brave to have come through all of this suffering and still find happiness...i think the fact you haven't given up yet means you won't give up and thats a big positive. My name's lisa, I'm 22 and have not been through anywhere near as much suffering as it sounds like you have, so i think you are very brave. I have put up with lots of pain, discomfort and embarrassment for as long as i can remember so i guess i came on here looking for people with similar problems as i am getting quite a bit over it now. I'll find i deal really well at times, and otehrs i just want to collaspe and cry, or sleep all day thinking i'll wake up and be fine. But i guess we just have to take each day as it comes and appreciate the times that we do feel good and be proud of yourself when you get through a tough time. You're kids would be able to sense that you are being strong for them and they will love you for that. Good luck with everything, i hope you have some breakthrough that makes you better soon, you sound like you deserve to feel good!
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I am going to pray for you and your pain. I have ibs severly to and I know how it can get. But bless your heart b/c that is alot to deal with. I hope your doing well.
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Hey Michelle, i am just wondering if you've ever been tested for gall bladder stones...the reason i ask is because the way you describe your pain being under the ribs and in your back, is exactly what i experienced and found out after a year that i had 13 gall stones and had to have it removed. This went on for about a year before i was diagnosed. It was pure hell, i was in so much pain that i would curl up into a ball and sometimes it might last for an hour or 2. I would ask my doc about this just to see. It may not be what is wrong, but it's worth asking about anyway. I have acid reflux as well, ibs, and so many stomach ailments too many to list. I am sorry you are going through this, i know how you are feeling. Good luck to you and i hope you find out what is wrong. Take care.
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I agree with the gall bladder idea, what a coincidence I was talking to my mom today about MY IBS and she mentioned maybe I had a problem with my gall bladder. We're going to get it checked out when we have better insurance. I'll pray for you and you pray for me, glad to know I'm not the only one
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