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Posted 2/15/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I'm new to this page. So I don't know what's been going on lately with me. I'll start from the beginning. about 5 years ago I had a bout of "D" that happened for 3 weeks straight. I was very anxious and upset over this. So I went to the doctor and they didn't run any tests even to this day I have never had any tests done. But they asked me a series of questions and just said it was IBS. Since then I get D every once in a while. I never really have the pain that every one always talks about. Just more like a bubbly stomach and an ache not pain. I also get gassy a lot.And almost always have soft or loose stools. Sorry I know that's a bit detailed. I can't eat anything spicy or greasy because it goes thru me not right away always. Sometimes after I eat it hits me and sometimes it's the next day. Recently I ha e found Imodium and it has helped tremendously. But last week I had a mini flare up where I had D for 2 hrs every 10-15 mins. I took Imodium and it went away and now my stomach has been a little bubbly for this week. I just don't know if I'm convinced I have IBS. And my anxiety more than likely makes it worse. I have anxiety about getting D and the anxiety in turn makes my stomach upset. Does anyone else have these problems? Does it sound like IBS? I just really want answers from people who suffer like this to see if I'm all alone. Thanks for letting me rant.
Posted 2/15/2013 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
Have you tried an elimination diet to see if there's a food intolerance that's causing these problems? Start with lactose - eliminate it from your diet for a day or two to see if it makes a difference. Lactose is found in milk, ice cream, soft cheeses like mozarella, etc. There's not much lactose in yogurt, butter or hard cheese, but if you can eliminate all dairy for a couple of days you might learn a lot.
Posted 2/15/2013 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
I've tried that and actually cheese doesn't make me go at all. Thank you though. I have eliminated spicy and greasy foods and all fast foods. Salad is the next to go cause I and it 3 days this week and my stomach is a little bubbly. That's another thing I ways have us a very bubbly active stomach.
Posted 2/15/2013 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hiya I have the exact same situation my gut doesn't make its mind up one second its perfectly fine and the next its playing up so sick of it and D is the WORST thing aswell as the V word plus I have a huge fear of V which doesnt help but D is uncomfortable but bareable for me.

My GP also said I had IBS but no tests so I currently have no idea just be careful what you eat from now on NO Dairy I find that upsets my tummy even more havent had a cup of tea since October 2012, tried some today with soya milk which was delicious but was on the loo with stomach growling 10-20 mins later soya is lovely actually the youghurts are amazing not too keen on the taste very distintive though.

Hope you get better soon please look at my post and comment thanks xxx
Posted 2/16/2013 12:38 AM (GMT 0)
I can definitely sympathize with u. I just wish I knew what it was that triggered it or if its not ibs what is causing all my tummy trouble. I feel like someways I have the stomach bug and can't leave the bathroom for longer than a few minutes then I have days where I'm a perfectly normal person with no problem. Oh yes tea especially sweet tea goes right thru me sometimes which stinks cause I love sweet tea. Anything with caffeine doesn't usually bother in small doses. But diet sodas bother me more. Idk what out problem is. I'm just someone else has the same symptoms I do and never got tested either. It makes it a little easier to cope with.

Mine hardly ever does but does ur stomach have the pain associated with ibs? Just curious cause apparently that's a major sign and I don't have just a stomach ache every now and then. And a very "active" stomach I like to call it when it bubbles and gurgles. Look forward to hearing back from u.
Posted 2/16/2013 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
I was browsing the net for diverticulitis info when I found this site. I noticed that a fair number of people had pain in their lower left abdomen and testicular pain on same side and wasn't sure what the problem was. I thought I would offer my two cents. It is quite possible that you could have diverticulitis, I am 36, was 35 when diagnosed and those were my symptoms, this can happen to anyone and almost everyone will have it at some point in there life in varying degrees. Usually coupled with poor non fiborous diet and genetics. Three people in my family have it and many more people that I know or friends of those people have it also. It is quite common. I guess it's like when you buy a car and you realize how many there are on the road after you already bought it lol!
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