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Posted 1/6/2014 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All, :-)

I am 27 years old male. Been suffering with IBS since birth - starting with Lactose intolerant from childhood. Which made me to grow with low immunity and hyper sensitive body. Recently got anal fissure because of explosive diarrhea due to strong antibiotic taken for flu. And had anal sphincterotomy surgery for anal fissure cure. The stress and strain lead me to severe CPPS/Prostatitis. My problem is combination of C & D. If i take light food i get in to Constipation (brick hard stool). If i take little fat or spicy food, i will be running around with diarrhea. Under weight since birth - upon that lost 25 pounds last year.

Had my colonoscopy, endoscopy and pill cam done last month. Diagnosed with Grade A reflux esophagitis, Gastric mucosal abnormality by erythema and Hiatus Hernia.

My IBS gone wild for the past 1 year. Fear and anxiety is contributing more now. Everyday is a new struggle with different symptom. Staying away completely from fat, spicy and acidic food. Managing to have lactose free milk with cereals in small quantity. Got my own low Fodmap diet after several trial and error.

Taking Pantoprazole, multivitamins, probiotic, b-complex, digestive enzyme and prostate formula for relief.

Two days before had bland diet and suffered constipation with brick hard stool which tore my anus with light bleeding. Since that having severe pain in lower abdomen (somewhere near bladder and prostate) just minutes before having bowel movement. Once i pass the stool - i get relieved. Not sure if my pelvic muscles are more strained now or my prostate is so weak. Tested rice crisps yesterday which had malt and butter. Loose stools for 3 times and pelvic pain put me down almost whole day. Successful professional but completely away from my previous social life and parties. cry Getting myself isolated because of multiple problems. Too young to handle all these. Came through this forum, thought of sharing my story and listening to others. Any tips or advise is highly appreciated.

Thanks

Post Edited (aadhi) : 1/5/2014 5:35:14 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/10/2014 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
I have UC and IBS and feel your pain. Diet modification has been the only thing to help me in 13 years. It took 2-3 years to figure diet out but it also took time for my gut to calm down. Still have IBS (and UC never goes away just gets quiet) so still have to be careful with food.

Staying away from antibiotics (unless REALLY necessary) is important and when you have to take them then take an equally powerful probiotic so you aren't killing all your good biotics.

The good news for me is that after being dairy-free for a long time my gut can now handle some. After being caffeine-free for a long time I can drink a little half-caff with cream!
Diet mod. is not forever unless you are actually so allergic you break out in hives. We're actually "intolerant" not allergic and when our guts get better they become more tolerant.

Come visit the UC forum for ideas about fiber for your constipation. I don't use any fiber supplement now but used Citrucel for years and many like psyllium seed.

Hope you feel better soon.
Posted 1/10/2014 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
imagardener2 - Thanks for the reply. :-)

I never take antibiotics. Even if i take, i only take paracetamol which i am OK with. The biggest mistake of my life was taking the strong antibiotic (i was allergic to) as paracetamol didn't help me at that time. And Yes, i didn't take the probiotics during that period - which put me in stress and strain. I have prepared my food chart by trial and error. My diet is high fiber diet. I will look on the UC forum for more information and tips. Take care.
Posted 1/10/2014 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Fiber can be tricky. Too much and it stops things from moving when our guts are dysfunctional. Doctors who don't have IBD are quick to say "Eat more fiber" but it's not that simple. I have to really pay attention and not eat certain types of fiber-rich foods or it causes trouble.

If you can lower your fiber just to the point necessary and add good oils (olive, coconut) just to the point diarrhea isn't created you gotten it right. I tried fish oil (spoonful and pill) and my gut disliked it after a while. In the beginning it seemed helpful.

One day at a time you can get better.
Please look for the post I made on UC forum about IBS being not just a "functional" disease. They've scoped it and it is actually physical in the small intestine.
Here's a link:
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=2959277
Posted 1/12/2014 10:51 PM (GMT 0)
This is just a curse. I can't wait to get treated by physiotherapist. Had to work late night yesterday. Had a horrible day today with pain near bladder before the bowel movement and frequent bowel movement for 4 times. Lots of growling sounds from stomach because of GERD. Still feeling exhausted and having the urge to pass the stool. Its very clear that my pelvic muscles are tightened up and weak. mad I just can't bare it. Seems like this will end up my professional life also.
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