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 07/21/2009

I have had bloating after eating or drinking a little, nausea, burping and then it moves down to my lower digestive tract which is crampy and I have D.
Does this sound like what you've had?
Also, my appetite is not the greatest.

Can this be IBS and can it last a long time?

I've got Bentyl but I am afraid to take it.

Thanks

deleted_user 07/21/2009

IBS can be anything to do with your digestive tract tbh. Its such an umberella term.

Motillium is great I take it a lot, gaviscon might help you and try talking to your GP they might be able to see if there is anything more they can do for you

deleted_user 07/21/2009

Chocmonstr is right. The symptoms are endless it seems. I have the nausea and then the stomach cramps that get so bad I have to lie on the bed. Mine is mostly the constipation.
Why are you afraid to take Bentyl?? Was this prescribed by your doctor?? If you can avoid carbonated drinks that helps some and I find tea is good too.

deleted_user 07/23/2009

It could be IBS but have you taken any antibiotics lately or been in a hospital or nursing home visting someone? I got C-Diff from visiting my dad and those where the some the symptoms. You may want to check it out..

deleted_user 07/24/2009

As has been mentioned, IBS has varied symptoms. For those with IBS-D, frequent diarrhea and difficulty controlling your bowels is common. For those with IBS-C, cramping, bloating, and difficulty moving your stools is common.

For me, frequent nausea (not always severe), flatulence, and irregular bowels are common. Cramping is also common.

deleted_user 07/24/2009

this sounds like my symptoms....... with the difference that mine is constipation predominant ibs....i have been living with ibs for 6 months now and i started losing my appetite just recently- my gi doctor told me to go and visit him if i notice i am loosing too much weight in just a short time which thank God is not the case

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