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.
I got sick last week after eating at a Chinese buffet.
I had severe diarrhea and little vomiting for hours.
Anyway, my dr ordered tests ans so far they show that it is a viral thing, not food poisoning.
Anyway, I still have an upset feeling stomach.
I get crampy and still feel queasy.
Yesterday I ate a piece of pepperoni pizza and some root beer. I had terrible diarrhea and cramping all day.
I have a friend who is a gastroenterologist and I saw him last week.
He said not to worry, that thois will get better. He also told me I could take immodium for diarrhea and bentyl for cramping.
My family dr says absolutely no immodium.
I am confused.
First of all, can this last this long, and who do you listen to?
I'm also scared to take bentyl because I read the side effects.
Have you taken it, does it help??
Thanks
I had severe diarrhea and little vomiting for hours.
Anyway, my dr ordered tests ans so far they show that it is a viral thing, not food poisoning.
Anyway, I still have an upset feeling stomach.
I get crampy and still feel queasy.
Yesterday I ate a piece of pepperoni pizza and some root beer. I had terrible diarrhea and cramping all day.
I have a friend who is a gastroenterologist and I saw him last week.
He said not to worry, that thois will get better. He also told me I could take immodium for diarrhea and bentyl for cramping.
My family dr says absolutely no immodium.
I am confused.
First of all, can this last this long, and who do you listen to?
I'm also scared to take bentyl because I read the side effects.
Have you taken it, does it help??
Thanks
As for the immodium- the reason your family doctor is saying not to take it, is because if it is a bacterial imbalance in your GI- the immodium with make it worse. Hence the reason you do not take it, until they know for sure what you have.
Hopefully you will begin to feel better soon. Hang in there, sip plenty of water, try to be good to your stomach for a bit and never forget the electrolytes. Best wishes always.