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Posted 10/20/2013 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE THING--- I am a 16 year old male and about 18 months ago, i was getting diarrhea and I didn't know why. We soon figured out it i developed lactose intolerance. My diet mainly consisted on dairy ever since i was a kid, and i guess my body couldn't digest it any longer. Anyways, when i found out i cut down on lactose and only had diarrhea every 2-3 weeks when dairy accidentally was eaten. I soon became a pro at finding if there was any lactose in any of my foods, and soon I barely ate any lactose at all. But, still every single day I have been having tiny stomach pains and lots of gas all day long, and i only can't feel them when i am extremely occupied. Now, every 5-10 days i am getting bad diarrhea, ALWAYS with feeling the stomach pains before hand, i am not just talking about watery stools with no pain. I was stool and blood tested, and Chrons disease, ulvcerative colitis, and celiacs have been ruled out. I never have blood in my stools. So, moral of the story is i am having every day tiny pains all over my abdomen along with gas, and every 5-10 days i am getting bad diarrhea lasting about 40 minutes. (i have kept a log). Can anyone tell me what this may be? I do have general anxiety, could that at all be the problem? If you have any idea, please respond. Thank you
Posted 10/21/2013 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiety always affects the gut.

I would advise you to focus on your diet a bit more. Are you eating a good balance of nutrition and fiber? Maybe you could use more insoluble fiber to help bulk the stool and keep things regular?

Are you drinking enough water?

Are you exercising? Daily exercise keeps the bowel moving regularly.
Posted 11/5/2013 10:39 AM (GMT 0)
Have you been keeping a list of food in your diary as well?

It may be that it isn't just dairy causing you problems. The diary should help you identify any foods that are a problem.

And just because you have been ruled out as allergic to certain foods doesn't mean you aren't sensitive to them, so you can try cutting out things like gluten and see if it helps.
Posted 11/9/2013 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi.
It is definitely IBS.I have it too.this problem started2years ago for me.I used to drink a lot of milk.but soon I recognized when I use milk alot of gas appeares in my abdomen.so I used lactose-free milk it was better.4 month ago after2years suffering from rumbling stomach all my problems disappeared.I couldn't believe.I started to use ordinary milk once again.and no problem occurred.I thanked god everyday.but unfortunately my problems has started again plus diarrhea.to be honest all of these problems are due to anxiety.u can't feel it but it controls you.you are not a lactose-intolerant.u will get rid of that one-day.I hope it happens soon.we should help ourselves.it may disappear as soon as you feel satisfied with your life.seek this feeling.
Posted 11/10/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
You could also have a problem with fructose absorption. Just something to consider. The “poor man’s test” for FM is to drink 8 oz of apple juice on an empty stomach and see if you have symptoms. I did this test and was running to the restroom before I barely finished the juice. Eliminating fructose has drastically decreased my symptoms. Maybe this will help you.

I had an Icee and was isolated to the house for 3 days. Turns out it was the high fructose corn syrup in the icee that created the problem. Never made the connection until I did the fructose test.
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