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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e4shannon 07/08/2009

For starters I have panic/ anxiety and have been on meds for 2 years now. About 6 months ago I noticed a change in my bowel movements I get really bad gas and when I go to the bathroom it seems to come out very watery or other times I will have soft stools that are thin. I also have alot of feeling of bloated.... I dont have hard stools and not alot of pain curious if this could be ibs? Afraid to go to the doctor.

Any advise would be helpful

sammuel 07/09/2009

hi i have had this 15 yrs and has got worse since got older i am 60. but i get cramps and pain with mine , i try to stay off to many veg and caffine , but i have to say i believe a lot of it is stressed related . hope this helps , i take buscapan but then that makes it difficult to go , so cant win , sam

sammuel 07/09/2009

forgot to say i suffer from anxiety a lot

deleted_user 07/09/2009

Hi there - i have anxiety also hun - yes this could be ibs and sounds very much like it - but you have to go doc just to be sure babe. Try and cut dairy and fats and red meat from your diet and peppermint tea and heat pads or a good old hot water bottle is bril for bloated and gas xxx message me if u need any more help - i have also had ibs for 8 years now

deleted_user 07/09/2009

Go to the doctor ASAP! I now take over the counter Align for IBS. It seems to be normalizing me, but everyone is different.

deleted_user 07/09/2009

It might be IBS, but you should visit your doctor and have all the possibilities checked just to make sure it's not an infection or cancer or some other thing that could be dealt with separately. If the doctor finds nothing he'll say IBS and then you come back here for advice.

Some of my friends have trouble with anxiety. Regular exercise really helps with this. Do try and make the effort even if it's not so comfortable because of the D. Exercise is the most powerful way to heal yourself, so never stop.

KS

e4shannon 07/09/2009

Boy now I am really scared with people telling me to go see the doctor right away....I am so afraid of doctors...

deleted_user 07/10/2009

i think you should go to your doc - but more for peace of mind - and then once you know its ibs ( which im sure it will be) then you can crack on with relieving some symptoms. can you take osmeone with you maybe ? please dont be scared they are there to help you.

they see thousands of people just like you every day i promise you will be fine xxxxxxxx

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