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Posted 9/5/2012 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
I hate having IBS. Having IBS is a curse. I'm 18 years old and i'm missing out on life. People thinks that i like sitting in my room all day. But that not the case. I dream about adventure but i can't go on adventures. Instead i keep myself locked in my room. IBS makes me feel weak and pathetic. I'm losing friends, my love life is below zero. My grades are being affected and the worst is that no one understands me. I'm the only one that have IBS. People thinks that i'm lazy but that's not true. I hate being like this. I feel like i'm cursed. I need help somehow.

I can't take this much longer! I don't want to be like this :(
Posted 9/6/2012 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
Bronto - you are awfully young to have been diagnosed with IBS. What tests did your doctor do to determine that your problems are caused by IBS and not something like inflammatory bowel disease? Did you have a colonoscopy, CT scan, small-bowel follow through, upper endoscopy, etc?

Please reply. I am concerned about how sad you sound.
Posted 9/6/2012 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi!
I too have just been diagnosed with IBS. I had abdominal surgery 3 years ago and have never been the same. I was subscribed very strong anti-biotics which I believe is part of the cause of my issues.

I have been reading a lot of post regarding this subject and many of the symptoms others have I too experience. I like Bronto worry about where the bathroom is, can not leave my bed some days because I am so sick. If my digestive system is not working properly, I end up vomitting. I can not eat or even drink water for days. I am in immense pain for days. I have vomitted straight blood. I went to the ER and they did blood tests and exrays and found nothing.

I also have blood work to have done for my GI and am awaiting an appt next month. I feel like I am crazy, lazy and depressed. I do not believe that my family truly understands what I am going through. Many times I can not do the housework and especially cook. The smell of food is enough to make me vomit. I feel so usless.

I want my life back. My husband continues to remind me that he wants it back too but not for the same reason I do. He has had to step up and do more and he acts like it does not bother him but I know it does. Some days when I have not been able to leave the house much less the bed, I will go to the kitchen when I am feeling better and it is a huge mess. This causes much stress. I need support and assistance when I am sick but I do not get any.

I do find that fatty foods and red meat bother me but as I said before my surgery I never had any troubles besides being constipated.

I have had an endoscopy and they found nothing. I had a colonoscopy 4 yrs ago and they found polyps but that was it.

I do not know what to do but do know I can not live like this much longer.

Thoughts......

I wish you the best of luch Bronto.
Posted 9/6/2012 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
*luck
Posted 9/6/2012 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
missunderstood - what type of abdominal surgery did you have 3 years ago? That might be the key to your problem. Please write back.
Posted 9/7/2012 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
I feel for both of you.  Long story short, digestive issues are a curse!!!  Misunderstood, as Ides pointed out, what type of abdominal surgery did you have?  Yes, as one with a history of abdominal surgeries; that is a key.  I have had my colon removed, plus a gastric pacemaker inserted earlier this year for my gastroparesis.  After going through numerous tests, as you described, no one every thought to think about gastroparesis!  I have read that is the last thing doctors think of.  Have you had a gastric emptying test, too?  It might be something to look into.  You can read more about my story under the topic; "Help; Long Post!"  I wish all of you the best of luck!  :-)
Posted 9/9/2012 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
Bro I know exactly what you´re going through. 

My IBS is so bad that I don´t even eat anymore, I just take some bullcrap supplement that they give to people in hospitals and crap.

Can´t even hold up a ****in education

 

Posted 9/9/2012 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
I have taken blood test and all the other things, but they found nothing. I have improved my diet but nothing have improved. I have eliminated gluten and lactose from my diet but it stills goes on. I don't know what left to do. All i know is that i can't eat anything it seems like. I'm soon giving up. I'm lost in the darkness :( I'm 18 years old and it feels like my life is already over :(
Posted 9/9/2012 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
What u need to do is go to a farmacy and get a meal replacement mix
That u take with water. That will keep u from ****in starving.
Theres also a supplement called 5- htp, it will make u happier if u feel depressed.

U need a lot of rest and peace.
I cant eat anything either. ive been surviving off a meal replacement mix
for the past week. Its not that bad bro. dont try to eat cause you'll
make it worse.

Ive been to hell and back with this crap.


DONT GIVE UP BROTHER
FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE
THIS THING IS A CURSE BUT YOU CAN ADJUST YOUR
LIFE TO MAKE IT MORE COMFORTABLE WITH THAT crap I SAID
ABOVE.

I SAID GOODBYE TO FOOD A LONG TIME AGO

AND GET SOME *****
I SWEAR SEX IS GOOD FOR IBS.
Posted 9/9/2012 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
And stay away from alcohol and drugs
they will end your life

{On the Edge - Please read our forum rules. Mentioning MM is not allowed. Thank you - Ides, IBS Forum Moderator}

Post Edited By Moderator (Ides) : 9/9/2012 3:55:09 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/9/2012 11:18 PM (GMT 0)
Bronto -

I am 26, and have had issues with IBS for about 4 or 5 years. It is an extremely hard thing to deal with. I definitely thought my life was ruined when I first got it and had NO idea what was going on. I had a bunch of tests and nothing was coming up positive. I've heard people say that IBS is just a diagnosis they give you when they really don't know what else to do for you.

The best thing I can tell you to do, is when you have the diarrhea side of it, just take immodium, and I would tell you to be careful what you eat, but I do know that anything you eat will make you go. It is terrible though, because it really does dictate your life in many ways. For instance, when I go to the movies, I have to sit near the exit so I can have easier access to the bathroom. And I have to coordinate my meals to what time I have plans, so I can try and prevent it from happening. All of these things are inconveniences for sure, but unfortunately, it's what you have to do to cope with it.

Stress is definitely another indicator of how your IBS will flare up. It's obvious you cannot predict any kind of stressful circumstance that occurs in your life, but again, it's about coping. If you do what you can to minimize stress levels, your IBS should remain at bay. I was put on Zoloft because of stress that ultimately caused my IBS, and it has helped. In my opinion, you are too young to be put on an antidepressant; that is unless there are valid reasons, such as extreme anxiety or obsessive compulsive tendancies.

Keep finding people that can support you and empathize with you, it is the best thing you can do, trust me! :)

Posted 9/10/2012 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for all the helpful answers, i just got to keep fighting. I'm taking Dimor that is like Immodium but it's not an miracle pill. I'm feel alot of anxiety thanks to the IBS but i will not take pills. They will not cure the problem. I just have to learn how to live with it. Just like an werewolf learning to live with it. I will try all of you're advices and try to control this curse i have.

My life will not be the same as before but i can try to make it closer to it. I will keep on fighting and try to find a solution to this curse.

Seriously thanks for everything. This makes me feel like it's still hope left. Haha it's hard to have sex when you can't find a female thanks to the IBS. But thanks for the advice anyway.
Posted 9/10/2012 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
I may not be a male in your position, but I understand the sex thing. It is difficult trying to have a normal sex life when you have that issue. And yeah, you do have to adjust in such a way that you don't see it as a curse. It is what you make it, and as hard as it is, sometimes crappy things happen. (No pun intended).

Being 18 and having that I'm sure is terrible, and believe me, I feel for you. I hope at least something I said might help you in the future.

Sincerely,
SL
Posted 9/11/2012 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
I know the feeling i've recently been diagnosed with IBS at 20 years old and its ruining my life :(
I've recently got a long-term boyfriend and its just embarrassing needing to go to the loo or not being able to go, having crippling pains and just been miserable with it all
I've stopped drinking (hard when all your friends are around you) cut out lactose etc but nothing seems to help :(
wish i could be more helpful and say some miracle cure but just thought it may help you to know you're not the only one feeling this way, it's helped me to know that recently :)
We'll get there i'm sure
Posted 9/12/2012 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, you are right. I need to stop calling it a curse and try to think positive, it feels good to know that i'm not the only one fighting with this. Maybe i should start calling it a blessing. It's alot of people out there that have it much harder then me. I shouldn't complain. There is always a solution to a problem, i just need to find it.

I will dedicate myself to find a solution to this problem, believe it! :-)
Posted 9/12/2012 10:35 PM (GMT 0)
haha well if you get that solution please share it i'd like to be able to go out with my mates again and not have to stay sober or not be able to eat without worrying :P
Posted 9/12/2012 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
RJ92 - drinking is a difficult thing I know, believe me. I used to have to either drink and take risk or not drink at all and not have fun. But I've learned that there are other things you can do that don't involve drinking. I know that's not how everyone thinks, but it's a sacrifice you have to take sometimes unfortunately. There are ways you can mask it when you're out on dates. Its hard to go to other peoples' houses. Thats the part I hate when you go to restaurants sit near the bathrooms. Its hard to always have to plan your life around a problem like this. Bb
Posted 9/13/2012 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Yeh i'm ok with not drinking really i'd be ok if it was the day after I reacted however it's almost instant haha not nice!
Eating out or at someone elses house is always awkward it seems rude to have to disappear to the bathroom often or for a long period of time and even more awkward if people can hear you! :S
I'm going to try acupuncture soon as i feel anxiety plays a big part of my IBS so fingers crossed :)
Posted 9/16/2012 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't found any solutions yet, but i'm still trying. But we need to keep fighting for a better life. I will tell you if i gotten any results. scool
Posted 9/16/2012 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
haha thanks i'll let you know how acupuncture goes on fri :P
Posted 4/11/2013 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Bronto,
You Don't worry ...Worry is a main cause of IBS. You just pray and manage your food habits. You avoid acidic food and take more fruits like apples, pomegranate etc. Badam is good to avid IBS in my experience.Take plenty of water ( in between 1.5 to 2 Liters, In case you have deceased wit any kidney problems you must consider a urologist After all you pray to Jesus and God for healing , and avoid : **********,smoking, drinking alcoholic products ,viewing pron internet sites etc. Then you create a strong mind by faith in God. I am sure you will be healed. May GOD bless YOU Bronto.
Posted 4/11/2013 11:38 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Bronto,
You Don't worry ...Worry is a main cause of IBS. You just pray and manage your food habits. You avoid acidic food and take more fruits like apples, pomegranate etc. Badam is good to avid IBS in my experience.Take plenty of water ( in between 1.5 to 2 Liters, In case you have deceased with any kidney problems you must consider a urologist ) After all you pray to Jesus and God for healing , and avoid : masturbtion,smoking, drinking alcoholic products ,viewing pron internet sites etc. Then you create a strong mind by faith in God. I am sure you will be healed. May GOD bless YOU Bronto.
Posted 4/26/2013 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
i am a 25 yr old woman, with 2 children, happily married and enjoyed my life so much, until november 2012, when we all came down with the stomach bug (norovirus)
eversince, i have not felt normal again. I feel naseuos all throughout the day, cramps, bloating, dizzy and cant think straight sometimes.. I have never ever in my life felt like this for 6 months straight! I da have my good days, once in a while, but i just have to make the best of it, atleast for my family :)
I can swear i got this IBS going right after the stomach flu. I also have a fear of vomiting.
I hope someday, doctors can find a solution or a treatment for this, cuz its a horrible thing to be going thru!
God Bless you!
Posted 12/23/2013 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hey bronto, i am 19 years old and my past year at uni has been really difficult because of ibs. I know how you feel. I isolated myself from friends and missed classes. Our symptoms could be different but i will describe mine and hope you find some similarities.

IBS could be caused by a candida infection. Please read http://www.candidamd.com/candida/symptoms.html and check if you have any of these. Mine was a digestive problem and I had embarrassing uncontrollable flatulence for a whole year and even going on the fodmaps diet didn't reduce it. The kind of flatulence was very frequent and even when eating foods that were fodmaps safe or typically healthier foods like veggies, fruit, wholegrain, meat, rice. Everything gave me flatulence, i felt it was ridiculous. It took me a year to discover it was candida in my intestines. I didn't notice but during the year that i had candida infection i was lethargic, more anxious, depressed, moody, unfocused and foggy-brained. I started a strict candida diet last week - eggs, meat, fish, low starch vegs, almonds, avocado, no fruit, sugar or wheat rye barley polenta oats buckwheat rice anything starchy and took antifungals coconut oil and pau d'arco tea at the same time. After 5 horrible days of die off symptoms yeast was visible in my stool and i felt relieved that my candida was real. Probiotics are also a must to fight the candida as well as rebalance the gut flora which is key to recovering from ibs. A good one i've found after tiring research is Jarrow Dophilus. I have IBS-C and probiotics will definitely help with regularity preventing any breeding ground for the candida. The strict diet should be continued for a few weeks to a couple months and after that maintain a diet that allows only restricted amounts of sugar and lower carb grains like buckwheat quinoa brown rice and other lower sugar vegs/fruit/nuts. All sugar - fructose, dextrose, lactose and more- feed candida so be careful of anything and check labels . It's a hard process but I'm already feeling better after a week and i see light at the end of the tunnel.

Also many yeast infections start from taking antibiotics which kill the good bacteria needed for good digestion. Yeast is normal but not when its overgrown. Poor digestion leads to the frequent gas. My problem was too much honey with my oats for several months and an addiction to cereals, plus stress. There are other causes too.
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