Thanks a lot for the replies. I've been without a drink for 2 nights now... it's not loving my body, but I'm doing ok. I think I'll limit the alcohol and the Imodium as much as I can, and just use...
Hi... it's been awhile. I need help. You see, about one year ago, I discovered Imodium... which has been very kind to me. However, last summer... 6 months ago... I also discovered that if I drink...
Ya... I told them that I wasn't having a palpitations attack at that moment, but explained that when I do my extremeties become extremely numb. The doctor asked if I ever experienced tingling in my...
Well, had the EKG, a blood glucose test, and the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone test. All are "relatively normal" I guess I'll just stop worrying about myself when I have an attack, because apparently...
I'm sure that many people are from other boards too, as I am from the IBS forum, but I wrote a post on there that I feel may be more suited for this forum. I hope you don't mind. :) Quick rundown -...
I just called a special number we have in the city that allows you to discuss a problem with a nurse, and she urged me to seek out urgent care due to the constant numbness and palpitations... I told...
I'm not on any medications, except loperamide as a PRN. I've always been this way, though. I weigh about 95lbs, but even when I was up to 120lbs I was still cold. Not just chilly, but to the point of...
I've been thinking a lot lately about my constant cold condition. That is, I **always** feel cold. I have taken my temperature at random times (when I've not drank or ate anything for at least 20...
For starters, we have been asked to keep a diary of our symptoms. This includes rating each aspect of IBS during our days, from 0 (no symptoms) - 4 (incapacitating severity). Though we've just...
Hi all, It has been a while. I've finally started my group sessions for coping with IBS. From what I can tell, Gastroenterologists recommend this type of group therapy for people who are greatly...
Almost without fail... especially if I do any abdominal work. It's very difficult... I used to be so active. Now it's a struggle to find time to work out and then be ill for the rest of the day. I...
I don't take any meds, though, except Immodium. Here is something that isn't all that great, however I feel I should share it. When I drink alcohol, I don't have D... I can even eat without Immodium,...
I weight about 95-100lbs, and have always had low BP. Every time I check my temperature, it seems lower than it should be, fever or not. If it gets worse, I'll see someone... but it's just so...
Hi guys, I've had a terrible time trying to sleep for the last month or so now. I am not having abnormal BMs at night, however if I'm lucky enough to fall asleep, I'm still waking up 2-6 times to...
[i]Thanks, Sarita, that is good advice. I worked with kids in that position too, and when I was hurt it was on the job, which at the time was with developmentally disabled adults. I miss my work so...
[i]Hello] [color=black>[b] [i]I hope the day finds you well. What jobs do you think best suit the sufferers of IBS? [color=black>[b][i] [i]I'm starting school soon, after having to leave last year...
Unfortuantely there is no cure. My GI suggested Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in hopes of dealing with the diagnosis/symptoms, since I told her I don't want to be on trial and error with every...
Helicobacter Pylori is thought to cause peptic ulcers along the stomach lining from my understanding... I was tested for it when I started having the pain. It takes but a simple blood antibody test...
Depending on how bad the D is for me, I can take up to 3-4 Immodium Advanced to stop a flare up... though on not so bad days, 1/2 - 1 is usually enough. If it's a bad day, I often get the burning...
[color=blue>I], but I haven't seen questions like these yet, and I hesitate to pursue the answers, but I am certain someone here may have information on one of them. Thanks in advance for reading....
I don't have advice, but I too have something similar... it's like part of my abdomin is spasming, and I can place my hand on it and feel it. It's weird, and I don't know what causes it. :( I often...
Thanks Carell. Yes, the extreme weather here has made it difficult to control symptoms - especially in winter. Where I live specifically is notorious for 6 months of below -25 degree weather with 4-7...
I wish I could offer advice, but I hope that a *hug* will do. Feel better. ~ Jade...
Referred pain is a real possibility. I have a chronic back muscle injury, so it's hard to tell what's causing pain where most of the time, but I know that certain areas can refer pain to odd places....
I take Immodium advanced, and usually take 1-3 pills within an hour pending on how bad it gets. The pepto bismol ones made me feel very bad for days afterwards... not to mention it turned the D...
Before I was diagnosed, I worried about having an episode while out on a date, or even with friends. Last summer I met the man I'm going to spend the rest of my life with, and though it was hard, I...
Do any foods trigger the sudden urge? If you don't have C or D, then perhaps it is something in your diet that triggers your intestines to contract irregularly, such as caffeine or sugar? Just a...
Thank you, both of you. I've submitted my form, so we'll see how long it takes to start this group therapy. I felt odd accepting this type of help, but I do have hopes that it will work to at least...
As far as I comprehend it, IBS is not initially caused by anxiety, however anxiety has been linked as a trigger for IBS symptoms for some people. Personally, if something happens that upsets me...
Ya, I've had more than enough bouts of mucus. While on vacation I suffered some serious C and on the 5th day I passed only mucus... and a LOT of it. I was scared to death, but had no one to talk...
During my laparoscopy they found adhesions by my cecum, that were unexplainable since I'd never had abdominal surgery prior... the GI said she thought I must have had appendicitis at some point and...
Hello, I'm actually not "new" to HW, but I am new to this forum. I foolishly posted on other IBD forums, since I was told I most likely had Crohn's or UC, but after the tests were completed I was...