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Posted 2/19/2014 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hello new poster.
I've not officially been diagnosed as having IBS but have diarrhea then next day have severe stomach pain and gas. It happens a couple of times a month for about year and a half now. A prilosec twice a day for a couple of days seems to help. Does anyone else have these symptoms?
Posted 2/19/2014 4:58 AM (GMT 0)
That's pretty typical of IBS however, it doesn't mean you have it. IBS is a condition of exclusion...meaning that other things need to be ruled out first. The type of symptoms you are having can be from foods that don't agree with you. I suggest you keep a food diary, record everything you eat for a couple of weeks or even a month and any symptoms you have but keep in mind that it takes 12-72 hours for food to go thru the digestive tract. You might find a food or beverage that is causing you issues.

Is there any reason why you jumped on Prilosec? Prilosec is PPI (proton pump inhibitor) - that means it reduces the acid in your stomach. Most times excess acid production doesn't cause D...however it can cause stomach pain and burning.

Do you consume a lot of dairy or dairy products (milk, cheeses)? If so, try eliminating dairy for a week or so and see if it helps.
Posted 2/19/2014 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your response! It is good to know I'm not the only one out there! My doc said maybe it was IBS after a bout of D that lasted 3+ weeks, a year and a half ago. He tested for Celiac , it was neg. I've cut out caffeine which gives me D and cut out all sodas as the carbination gives me more gas. If I drink caffeine or have more than a bite of chocolate, I'm running for the bathroom. At 50 had colonoscopy three months after D episode, all clear.

So I'm still trying to figure out what else. I'm in the middle of no dairy, and wheat will be next even though Ceiac test was negative. I do know stress does play a large part in my issues as well.
Posted 2/20/2014 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Ah ok, so you had a scope. If altering your diet isn't helping and you've tested negative for many things than it's very possible you have IBS. How is your fiber intake? Sometimes high fiber can help with IBS.
Posted 2/20/2014 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
My fiber intake goes up and down. I've read that with IBS-D sometimes more fiber actually makes the diarrhea worse. I just seem to get more gassy. I've lately been trying to eat more oatmeal for breakfast, and recently tried eating barley for a couple o meals a day. But my stomach (gut ) pain has been really bad. Thinking may also be an ulcer. I've scheduled annual visit to doc next week to cover everything. I've also read more about the SCD or Paleo diets. Seems intriguing especially if it curbs the pain, gas and diarrhea episodes. Just not sure about eliminating so many foods. Thoughts?
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