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Posted 11/19/2013 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi guys! I'm not usually the whiney type. However, I just need to vent about my IBS symptoms. I'm 14 years old, almost 15. (I know, I know.. The young one here...)
I don't understand why I have to go through this. I'm 14, I should be worrying about boys, not pain. My IBS pain is HORRIBLE. My pain goes a little like this.. It starts off as a few mild cramps. As time goes on (5-7 minutes later), my whole abdomen feels like someone is stabbing me repeatedly in several areas. Then a few minutes later, the pain wraps around my sides to my lower back. My lower back then feels like it's on fire.
Yes, I've been to a doctor about it about 2 years ago. He did like a million tests and told me it's IBS. I cried for the longest time because I knew that would be something that he would just write off as another diagnosis rather than trying to help me. Thus to this day, I sit here frustrated. He told me I could control it by diet. I can't live off of veggies. (Yes, veggies are delicious, but not if you have to eat them all the time.)
Many times I've wondered if it is really IBS or not. The pain gets progressively worse and more easily set off.

I'm sorry that I wasted your time lol. However, I'd like to thank you for listening. I just needed to get it off my chest to some people that know what I'm talking about. Thank you again.

Good luck with your IBS as well. <3
Beth
Posted 11/19/2013 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
Beth,
What type of doctor gave you the IBS diagnosis - your pediatrician, primary care doctor? Was one of the tests the doctor did a colonoscopy? Do you have any other symptoms besides pain [like diarrhea, constipation, lots of gas, etc.]

IBS is a diagnosis arrived at through eliminating all other possible causes of your pain. If the doctor did not have a gastroenterologist perform a colonoscopy, then the IBS diagnosis might not be correct.

Also, if you have no symptoms besides abdominal pain, then you might need to be evaluated by a gynecologist. It's possible the pains are something related to your reproductive organs.
Posted 11/20/2013 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
i really hate it when dr cannot find a reason why cause of limited medical knowledge, so they classify it by syndrome. make sure u seek more than just 1 dr opinion. dr are human, they make mistakes. and also with current healthcare system and lack of payment, most dr don't care to spend too much time investigating and working with a patient. i know, i'm in healthcare myself. also i've been reading up on current medical literatures, and they starting to think ibs is a pathogenic disease, they just don't know why, how, what...
i know its hard, supposely ibs has caused me my marriage, social life, family, etc..
people who don't experience the pain dont' understand...
Posted 11/20/2013 4:00 AM (GMT 0)

Ides said...
Beth,
What type of doctor gave you the IBS diagnosis - your pediatrician, primary care doctor? Was one of the tests the doctor did a colonoscopy? Do you have any other symptoms besides pain [like diarrhea, constipation, lots of gas, etc.]

IBS is a diagnosis arrived at through eliminating all other possible causes of your pain. If the doctor did not have a gastroenterologist perform a colonoscopy, then the IBS diagnosis might not be correct.

Also, if you have no symptoms besides abdominal pain, then you might need to be evaluated by a gynecologist. It's possible the pains are something related to your reproductive organs.


My pediatrician diagnosed me with it. He originally thought I was having gallbladder issues. I went through like 4 stool samples, a long list of blood tests, x-ray, ultrasound, and urine test. I get pain, diarrhea, and nausea mostly.
I don't think he wanted to do a colonoscopy because I was younger when I was diagnosed. That whole process would've freaked me out a little.
Hmm. I never thought about that. But would those problems cause diarrhea and nausea?

Thank you for your input :)
Posted 11/20/2013 4:02 AM (GMT 0)

laser_doc said...
i really hate it when dr cannot find a reason why cause of limited medical knowledge, so they classify it by syndrome. make sure u seek more than just 1 dr opinion. dr are human, they make mistakes. and also with current healthcare system and lack of payment, most dr don't care to spend too much time investigating and working with a patient. i know, i'm in healthcare myself. also i've been reading up on current medical literatures, and they starting to think ibs is a pathogenic disease, they just don't know why, how, what...
i know its hard, supposely ibs has caused me my marriage, social life, family, etc..
people who don't experience the pain dont' understand...

I totally understand how IBS gets in the way of everything. I'm really glad I'm not alone. :)

Today's healthcare system is really sad. It's unfortunate that the patient has to get the blame for it all.
Posted 11/20/2013 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
i don't think u can get an ibs diagnosis without a colonoscopy. its the only way to make sure nothing else is going on inside.
Posted 11/21/2013 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
You need to back to your doctor and let him know the impact your symptoms have on your life. Enlist one of your parents to go with you and to press for a referral to a gastroenterologist. Your symptoms are more GI related that GYN related.
Posted 11/22/2013 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
I have to chime in, as my daughter was 15, so I feel your pain. Hers was IBD, but that was confirmed by a colonoscopy, not a doc just looking at basic symptoms. Do not suffer in silence. Ask your parents to seek out a qualified GI and eliminate other possibilities. If indeed it is IBS, there are treatments besides just diet. Food allergies must be eliminated, bowel emptying and transit time considered,Gyne-girl parts to be eliminated, GERD for nausea /reflux, chronic infection, lots a good doc will look at before throwing a general lable with no medical answers at you. Keep reading here and on the UC site, you may find some answers or at least other good questions. Best to you.
Posted 11/23/2013 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your support! :)
Posted 11/23/2013 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
My daughter had her first colonoscopy at 16 but she has had bowel issues since she was 12. It got to the point where she was having D and then the blood started. I have an IBD (Ulcerative colitis), which is hereditary so it scared me that she had blood too. She had the scope and it turns out that she has IBS and hemorrhoids (which is where the blood was coming from).

She is now 18, a senior in high school and doing well. But she eats better now and knows why these things are happening. If you should have any questions for her, I can put her on the PC to answer them. She still has the occasional problems with D and cramping but she take Immodium and sometimes prescription Bentyl to help.
Posted 12/3/2013 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
It is amazing how Drs. can make mistakes now in days. With modern technology it should make life a lot easier when diagnosing someone. Anywho, I had a friend of mine go through some issues similar to you. He mentioned he had tried some natural products rather than medications. Have you tried eating more bananas in your diet? Or, even increasing your fiber? I know of companies that sell things like this. I have heard of ND labs. They carried some products that are good for IBS. You should check them out. Sometimes it is best to just try to change a diet rather than depend on medications.
Posted 1/10/2014 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
Try gluten-free for a couple of days. Worked for me and it is very simple to do.
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