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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littlemart 09/04/2015

Do you find that your IBS attacks last for days and days? Is this normal for IBS?

I'm actually beginning to think these things are more like adhesion pain from surgeries. There are times that the only real symptoms I get are pain. Maybe a little constipation, followed by bm's half the day, followed by more pain.

Very hard to decide if I am suffering from IBS or just scar tissue pain.

22Lynn 09/05/2015

I have had bouts of it. I'm in one right now because of antibiotics. It's going on 6 days. Just over 4 years ago I had to have huge doses of antibiotics for about a month. I had IBS-D, starting in the hospital, for 10 months straight.

I also go from almost constipated to the big D in just an hour some mornings.

You might want to get a colonoscopy to see what is going on. I know the prep is bad, but you might get some peace of mind knowing what is happening.

Hope you feel better soon.

electropro176 09/05/2015

You could be suffering from both scar tissue and IBS, though I'm not a doc, so I can't diagnose anything.....

Koyu 09/06/2015

3-4 days. I eat something that triggers it and IBS-D lasts for at least 3 days. Once the IBS-D subsides then the IBS-C starts.

I agree with 22Lynn that you may need to see a doctor for peace of mind.

zzztop 09/11/2015

i don,t kno what to eat half the time i just had c olonscopy and that scope that looks in stomack i have divertictulois we ad so me fish sticks last night i love them and about an hour later belched up acid and some fish sticks. I take zantax from dr. tons of gas and big blaoted gut, I have put on 30 lbs. . . And have not been walking at all so hot even in. well have a nice day. everyone. zzztop

22Lynn 09/12/2015

Zzztop, I tried to look at your profile but it's private. With all those symptoms you might want to join the GERD and the Gastritis support groups. You have a lot of our symptoms. If you ever want to talk diet message me. There are things you can eat that can help.

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