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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lostinthecycle 04/01/2017

Hey all, hoping someone can relate or can guide me in the right direction. I was diagnosed with IBS 10+ years ago and loosely followed the diet my doc told me to at that point(high fibre, lots of water and exercise and avoid gassy foods). No matter what though I never seemed to get rid of my symptoms. So about a year and a half ago the symptoms got to the point I could not handle it anymore. After several hospital trips we discovered I was dairy and gluten intolerant as well. Basically told at that point, no gluten no dairy nothing from an animal with 4 legs no refined sugar lots of water limited caffeine and nothing that can make me gassy. So I was ok for a while and I essentially ate nothing because my stomach settled and did not seem to be as bad.

Fast forward to this past almost 2 months and I seem to be having huge issues again but with new symptoms. Basically I am constipated most times and when I do go its small nuggets and nothing more or else its super flaky and I can see undigested food(sorry TMI). I am having constant headaches and my stomach sounds like it is eating itself when I do eat(lound grumbly gurgly noises that I can feel). When I am lying down my stomach burns literally from my belly button all the way to just under my ribs and when I sit or stand its still there but seems a little less. Absolutely anything I eat either makes me nauseous or feels like I have a 5 lb weight sitting inside my stomach and like food is just about sitting at my throat. I don't really burp at all but I can feel gas moving around but sometimes cant even let it out.

Anyone have any idea on what this could be? I am tired of it already

mc7431 04/01/2017

GERD,..Sound like some of the symptoms.

lostinthecycle 04/01/2017

I was kind of thinking that too but was not sure. Any suggestions on what to take to help it?

mc7431 04/01/2017

Sound like some of the same symptoms I have....
Might be GERD ,hiatal hernia...these stomach problems sux,I know how u kind of feel.
Mike
In Birmingham

mc7431 04/01/2017

Also try some aloelax (herbs, u buy aon line)....
Also baking soda is a good laxative, been used for years.
Mike
In Birmingham

lostinthecycle 04/01/2017

Thanks for the response Mike. If this doesn't sort itself out soon I will be heading to the doctor. Never heard of baking soda as a laxative, very interesting for sure.

isabelle1954 04/06/2017

You've really had a rough time. I was down to 95 pounds, afraid to eat anything, till I read in a book that with my symptoms, I should be on rice, rye and millet, which helped. I had my breast implant removed, which was also causing the food sensitivities, and I went on Elavil 20mg., which really helped relieve the gas. Also yogurt with bifidobifidium sp? and garlic was a help. Prayers for you, lostinthecycle. My friend who had serious constipation and is a nurse and tried everything, got a squatty potty from a Naturopath and is great, now.

stitch 04/22/2017

Sounds exactly what I have had. Been in ER several times and seen several Doctors and 2 different gastroenterologists.. Have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, gerd, bile acid, and splenic flexor syndrome, and gastritis all of which were wrong. I was put through so much h#$$%ll with the tests and drugs. Finally saw a good gastro and he picked up on autoimmune (celiac). even though I tested negative he said it was giving me IBS. He did blood tests and found out I was low on B12 and D3 and magnesium. I take these supplements, and follow a FODMAP diet and also follow the SCD diet. I have been doing much better since then. I also take about 4,000 units of Vitamin C because it helps with the bowels. Another things that helps is that the diet says for the most part no yogurt and I love it. I gave it up and I take a lot of probiotic supplements. one with 60 billion and a lot of different strains. A small amount of sauerkraut helps also ( as a fermented food prebiotic) Hope my experience helps you

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