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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jazzmynn 08/05/2011

I have been having stomach discomfort that starts in my upper stomch(bloating, lots of noises), then eventually moves to bowels then I get diarrhea. I also get indigestion.
I also get hot/cold sweats with the diarrhea the feel nauseated after.
Sound familiar?

soretum 08/06/2011

none of this sounds familiar to me but I'm learning fast that there are varying degrees of pain and C &D with IBS. I have had upper GI pain but that is related to my gastritis. I have other pains and tightness just above my belly button and they go a couple of inches upward. I get those pains soon after eating.
I'm keeping a food diary as I'm seeing a dietician and hopefully it will shed light on my trigger foods. Each day I think I've sorted it and then wham it turns out to be something else all together.
I would get to a doctor for confirmation. Sadly there are NO tests for IBS just diagnosis of symptoms and lots of elimination.
It does sound IBS related though.

deleted_user 08/08/2011

jazzmynn sorry you are having so much pain. sad as it is IBS causes pain at different times anywhere from under your rib cage stomach area to bladder area. I have had this since I was 16 and am now 80, yes 80. Once you have had tests to rule out other things so you don't worry as much it's one day at a time. Lots of good days and some real crappy ones. For me something will work for awhile and then not and have to find something eles. My heart goes out to you. Many HUGS.

soretum 08/08/2011

I have to ask. You've had IBS since you were 16...how bad are your symptoms these days? How much control do you feel you have over this issue?

deleted_user 08/10/2011

You have just described my life! I have the form of IBS that gives you constant diarrhea and nausea. There are many times that I get very nauseated and have hot flashes when I am about to get really sick. I have had this for 3 years now, and am trying to accept the fact that it will probably be like this for the rest of my life :(

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