Minnesota, It could possibly be old bacteria, but it's most likely old blood in your stools. This means that the bleeding must have started long before the pains started happening. Crohn's causes...
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Minnesota, You could a parasite? Could be possible, just a thought....
I know im not the person you wanted, but it sounds like you might be suffering from dehydration? If you're throwing up and feeling nauseated all the time and you can even tolerate water, then why not...
I think Kazbern has said it all really. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis) is often misdiagnosed as IBS. Finally there's a few facts you should remind yourself. If you get a...
I take Fybogel, it works a treat.. If it doesn't help then see your doc and ask for Colofac. These are also good for IBS. It sounds very much like IBS, which can be triggered by stress.. try some...
JR, did you ever find out what it was.. i'm getting the same issues. Thanks,...
Stomach popping or bubbling.. is like a gurgling sensation for you, am I correct? Bloating, Costipation and Diarrhoea are all symptoms of IBS - so you're in the right place my friend! Apart from...
Thank you :D And to you.. and im sorry if I came across aggressive....
Hi again Minnesota, It's nice to hear your stool tests came back negative that's always a positive sign. Are you sure there is definately black areas or black spots in your stool, because you might...
Yes, it worked for the constipation I had just a few weeks ago, I haven't been constipated or had Diarhea since :)....
Thanks, this is really positive, thank you for all your input, on the 27th ill ask my GP to refer me to a GI, as this will be vital to get a better diagnosis. I think an endoscopy and colonoscopy are...
Can your blood tests for the coeliac antibody come back negative yet you still have Coeliac without knowing it?...
No I have not had a Colonoscopy, the doctor believes I don't need one. Should I have one next time I see her, or ask her for one?...
A simple surgical procedure can get rid of your hems, but it doesn't necessarily mean you'll never get them again....
Although you're more likely to have one of the three I mentioned above the autoimmune disease if you have a family history of them, any of them can start in anyone at any age.. so it is best to be...
No imodium helps to treat constipation, if your taking these for diarrhea, then it's making matters worse for you....
Thank you, the main things that concern me are the fact that im getting weird symptoms that don't add up with IBS. I get reoccuring mouth ulcers (Aphthous Ulcers), My pain is constant but not severe...
Sorry, but yes if you have your gallbladder removed, you are prone to functional disorders of the gut which includes IBS. I should know as 3 of my cousins had their gallbladders removed because of...
IBS can be set off by taking anitbiotics, it's probably best to stop taking them as this might just cause you more pain. I get lower abdominal pain as well, i know how bad it can be and I know how it...
Please refer to my post in the IBS sections. Thanks....
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If you are only going to the toilet twice a week and this your bowel motions are constipated then you could have a case of IBS but of the Constipated type. Generally most people have one or the...
Thank you both, i think for now i shall wait to see my doctor, but once again thank you both for your support and trying to help. I wont elimate any foods as such for now, it may make any tests...
Hi there Aravinds, Have you ever suffered from sleep apnea? It's worth looking it up as this may be the cause. What I am wondering is why you're on an IBS section of this forum? Do you suffer from...
50 years? Wow okay.. have you tried taking something called Imodium? These tablets can help constipation and relieve you of symptoms. Seems to me like you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome of the...
Yes sounds like a case of Sciatica, possibly try repositioning yourself when passing bowel movements, sometimes abdominal pain or rectumnal pain can be felt down the leg, but it most likely that your...
Hi there Moi23, I am an 18 year old male from the UK. I think I can shed some light on your situation. Firstly the orange stuff the doctor gave you to drink is probably called Fybogel. I too have to...
Cathy, I'd just like to say - good on you for bringing this up! Also, yes I too get pencil thin stools but alongside normal looking ones.. I agree with the fact that yes, your stools should be...
I have found out that you can have IBS and have a high chance of being lactose intolerent. Also, have you taken any antibiotics for the flu symptoms you had possibly to treat a sinus infection? This...
You're very kind :D! Yes it is likely that a blockage of your intestines after the CAT scan could be due to your intestines contracting (getting smaller and larger), some people go through stages of...
I have had Chronic Asthma since I can remember. I am an 18 year old male from the United Kingdom. I have had asthma since I was 2 weeks old. I can say that stress never brings on my Asthma, and that...
To anyone who can shed some light for me. I am an 18 year old male from the United Kingdom. I have been suffering for about a month with constant abdominal pains that won't go away when passing a...
"I do however, feel like I have a bit of the flu with all this...no apetite, some nausea and the crushing tiredness like any energy is being sucked away, or like I am fighting something. My question...
Hi Minnesota, I am an 18 year old male from the United Kingdom. I am hoping I can shed some light on your condition/s. I suffer from IBS, now all three of what you mentioned can all come under the...
Hi there Bill, I am aware that with IBS you can get rectal pains and itching/irritation, due to reccuring diahrea or other factors. Have you ruled out that it could possibly be piles or haemorroids?...