I am having a hard time with these two things; I don't understand how they can be related and I don't understand how they an have sudden onset-my doctor feels bad because the IBS diet completely...
I know this sounds stupid but you may want to try some fat free yogurt-you could be having acid reflux and the yogurt will help reflux as well as helping your colon health. Just a thought-congrats on...
Are you seeing a mental health professional? I am so very sorry to hear of your sisters passing-some of what you are experiencing could be stress related. Stress can really wreak havoc on our bodies...
I forgot to ask you if you have an OBGYN? You may also want to discuss this with them-I get sick during mine-sometimes violently and this can be caused by endometriosis. (Don't stress-just something...
The blood work is a good idea and the stool sample will rule out parasites, bacteria, etc. IBS does flare up when you are under stress. The lightheadedness could be a vagal reaction but one thing you...
I was absolutely terrified to have my colonoscopy-so much so that I rescheduled it four times! Once I finally had it done-I was out like a light the whole time-I woke up for about a second-told them...
I just contacted my Representative-thank you...
Thank you for saying that-I have a counselor but she's honestly equally as concerned as I am-she doesn't think that the anxiety is causing all of this-she is trying to get in touch with my GI to...
Basically he's not saying much of anything. He says that they are all insignificant findings and not a big deal. He said to basically stop worrying about it but the thing is it's not a matter of...
Still hoping for a reply; or maybe just a word from someone going through something similar-I am so isolated and sad....
Having GI problems is very stressful and can feel very isolating-you're not alone-it's hard-the bathroom becomes a very familiar place-at this point I even know which public bathrooms around me are...
If you can feel your pulse in your stomach you really need to see a doctor-also, most hospitals will work out payment arrangements-just leave your health insurance out of it-ask the doctor to perform...
Have you seen a GI doc? It might be a good idea to get a scope down there and check things out....
It might help to keep a food journal too-you may notice trends within a short period of time if you keep track of what you put in-what time-when it comes out-what it looks like, etc. Also I have had...
I have been on this roller coaster for nearly a year only it's gotten worse consistently since January. I had been just dealing with it-but since August 7th it has been a whole new ride that is...
When you throw up-how long has it been since you've eaten? Is the vomit digested or partially undigested? Also do you get heartburn? I strongly urge you to talk to a doc about this-it could be signs...
don't hold your gas! you can try to lay on your stomach with your butt lifted up in the air -believe it or not-sometimes it helps!...
I am not a doctor-but I can tell you that it "sounds" like IBS. You are doing the right thing seeing a doctor-one thing I can tell you-if you are seeing your regular doc-don't waste a bunch of time...
ARE YOU SURE IT IS WATER AND NOT MUCUS?...
COMPLETELY AGREE-ONE THING MY GI DOC SAYS IS BLOOD WARRANTS AN APPOINTMENT-REGARDLESS! YOU NEED TO GO SEE A DOCTOR...