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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Donnarae 06/13/2014

I'm new to this group and not really certain that I have ibs. We are still in testing phase. I'm going on the 1st for colonoscopy and endoscopy. I've had blood work and stool sample which came back fine. It started about 6 weeks ago feeling like my ulcers were acting up but also had diahrea. The pain/ discomfort moves from stomach and chest area to left side in rib area. Now I might not go for 2 days and then it starts up and with liquid or very loose stool.. I just don't feel good and although retired I would like to go about my normal routine.
Does this sound like what you are dealing with? I tried bland diet and it didn't seem to help but still eating light. Help! Thanks

sunnyinla 06/13/2014

Welcome, so sorry you are going through all this. I get similar symptoms as yourself. I was diagnosed with IBS over 10yrs ago. Mine acts up mainly with stress n anxiety. What works well for me with stomach pain is peppermint drops. They sell them at Amazon. They r called tummy drops Bout $11 a bag. Well worth every penny. I also drink 2-4oz of Aloe vera juice everyday. It tastes horrible but helps a whole lot

I hope you start feeling better soon

Roni

Donnarae 06/13/2014

Thanks. . I've been drinking peppermint tea and eating the peppermint candy from the grocery .. guess the others are stronger. I just want a diagnosis to let me not worry about cancer and something else. . Not that ibs is a picnic. .I also have RA.. diagnosed last year...grrrr...

deleted_user 06/14/2014

Hi! I have a similar problem...I get pain just under my ribs on the left side when I have a flare up. My IBS is mainly constipation. I have recently come upon info about gluten sensitivity--which I understand is the newest thing out there. However, since I have greatly reduced gluten I have noticed a difference. My IBS is tied to my anxiety also. I am going to look into the tummy drops Sunny, and Donna, have recently been tested for RA too. It seems all these syndromes and such are tied together with anxiety/panic/agoraphobia for me. I hope you find something to soothe your symptoms. Thanks for the tip Sunny!

Donnarae 06/14/2014

Hi Vicki. . I was tested for celiac disease as my sister had it but came back neg.. Have been doing lots of rice and chicken. . But got bored. . I do have my glass of wine tho.. not giving up everything!

It is hard to not stress when you don't feel good and not sure what the cause is. .. I'm trying to just get out and do stuff as it does take my mind of it. Going to a Graduation party today.. thanks for all info. . Donna

annettearizona 06/14/2014

Hello DOnnarae and welcome! Sorry you're having these problems and hopefully the tests will give you and your dr some answers pr atleast rule out some more options :)

Donnarae 06/15/2014

Hey there. . Boy did I have a bad night. .. pain in side and stomach after I went to bed .. rolled around for about an hour before it subsided and I went to sleep. I'm going to start tracking food and see what might be setting me off. I only had 1 chicken wings and fruit at the graduation party and a sandwich for dinner BUT I had a mini ice cream sandwich in the evening. I'm wondering if dairy might be an issue. . So will track for a bit and see. The 1st is a long time to wait for procedures. .. they told me too go to the er if bad but I have a really high pain tolerance.. so bad for me might send somebody else there. This is not fun and I have a really busy month. .grrrrr. venting this morning. . Thanks for support.

22Lynn 06/15/2014

Hi Donnarae, I have both celiac and IBS. Did you know that all of the celiac tests are only 40% accurate except for the DNA marker test. And the DNA test just says you carry the genes for celiac. I carry it and have given it to both of my sons. They both also have celiac. So if your sister has celiac there is a much higher chance that you have it and the test was not accurate. The best way to find out is to cut gluten from your diet, including toothpaste, lotions, etc., for 90 days. Then reintroduce it into your diet and see if it makes you ill.

I hope you find out what is bothering you. I'm sorry your in so much pain each night. Good luck.

Donnarae 06/15/2014

I might try that. . The last 2 weeks have been awful. . What started as slight acid feeling has progressed to fill blown pain in stomach and side. I tend to Google symptoms and some are very scary ,, stomach cancer, colon cancer. . Etc. . But blood and stool came back ok. . But still. And it comes and goes. . Last week early I felt Ok after a horrible Sunday. . Starting up again this week. I'm trying to not stress but not easy. I tend to think the worst but not always let down. .. Have people coming over today and a busy week. . Will go back to taking 1/2 oxcy at bedtime. . Seemed to help sleep anyway. Still having gurgling stomach and little bubbles..
popping..

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