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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Where is the pain????

Sundus-Iqbal
Sundus-Iqbal
I was wondering and wanted to ask where does everyone has the IBS pain? Mine is in the middle of the abdomen usually.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get gas pain in my stomach everywhere. But I get a stabbing pain in my left side under my rib cage when I eat things like lasagna.
deleted_user
deleted_user
stool softner with stimulant and immodium worked for me now on dicyclocmine which stops the spasms, i have pain left side under ribs sometimes feels like the bloating is pushing on a nerve and my legs go numb. at times pain gets so bad i have to laydown in the fetal position. tips ive gotten where laying on left side with knees toward chest releases the gas. Gastro says i have a low tolerence for pain and that i feel my intestines, which is true i feel the movement of the bowels. and i dont get dia but i do get hard stools which cause much pain moving through the track. when it gets stuck in an area thats when i feel the most pain and have to rub my side to move it along. pork is my worst enemy lol salads too.. drink lots of water. i think its the digestion process job that the intestines do that is malfunctioning.
anxietymc
anxietymc
Gas traveling through my stomach and my intestines really makes me want to curl up into a ball.

I also get a pain in the middle of my gut like someone is twisting my intestines and/or setting them on fire. I also get dull lower back pain.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mines always on my left side... and pretty much radiates towards the front left side and around the back left side... But always, always on the left. My PCP explained in that area the large colon basically turns in this downward angle... like a strict corner. She says that's where I'm feeling the pain from... and sometimes it gets so bad it just radiates from there.

Heating pad helps immensely. So does drinking lots of water... which I'm not fond of particularly. I must find another way of drinking it to make it more inviting.
deleted_user
deleted_user
my pain is on right side and radiates into my back I had stabbing pains on my right side a couple months ago and ended up at the er, from there to doctor and to have endoscopy and colonoscopy. I hate this. i have ibs and colitis any help would be appreciated. I am in constant pain and feel swollen all the time thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
My gas pains/bloating usually originate in the middle of my abdomen under my rib cage (stomach), and travels downward to the lower abdomen. But the pain of an attack is most often on my left side under the rib cage, which is where the "gurgle" usually happens too.
Tedward
Tedward
I have found that my pain is from gas distention, I started taking gasx 3 times a day and I use Mary Jane for the pain. Ivalso take the highest does of bifido Bacterium Infantis Such as Probiotic IB from Metabolic maintenance. I have cut my pain and bathroom durations in half! This also worked well for my girlfriend who has IBS and Food Allegies!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Most pain is actually colon spasms so the pain can be anywhere in the abdomen. My worse is in my lower abdomen & back. At times it is other spots also. The pain is so bad I feel like I am in labor.