I might also add that the doc completely suspects that my issues are a result of IBS, not anything else he found...which was just the diverticulosis and a small noncancerous polyp. db...
Wow it IS serious. The docs letter made it sound like it was so common that it was easy to deal with. High fiber diet was recommended. I better make my follow up appointment and get the low down on...
I just recently had a colonoscopy and endoscopy. The findings were that I have some "out pockets" in my colon called diverticulosis. He says it is very common and believes that IBS is the final...
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. I too have anxiety and take meds for it. It almost seems like anxiety and panic disorders just exacerbate the problem...it's a vicious cycle...if the poo looks bad,...
6 days ago I had my first endoscopy and colonoscopy. The doc found one small polyp in the sigmoid area...called it diverticulosis. He told me he saw "nothing worrisome" when he was in there. I should...
Yep I take probiotics and some lactose defense stuff that I'm pretty sure doesn't help, but I can hope!...so seriously, yes, I am very lactose intolerant! LOL...it's pretty funny because I can't...
Hi there, sorry you're having such a rough time of it....I react to soy and dairy, and I hate to sound gross, but my stool is soft, not quite D...and it's marbled with a white color when I have the...
I have been diagnosed with GERD and am having an endoscopy in two weeks. I can relate to some of the symptoms described here, but I also have chronic loose stools. Things have gotten better since I...
Hi there, I'm sort of new to this forum. I usually post on the IBS section. I have recently been dx with GERD and was put on omeprazole once daily. I'm sort of over my ideal weight anyway....so...
WOW Stella you went through some really bad times. I can understand your anxiety. Finding out who your friends *really* are is such a rude awakening. I feel for you and hope that you are on a better...
Hey thanks, I am reading about it right now. Looks like a quality product!...
Stinson55-what was the natural remedy that your mom got online? I'd be interested in trying it. thanks! db...
I try very hard to chew my food thoroughly, but I have TMJ so my bite is off and the chewing process is not complete. I fear that's part of my digestive problem......among others. db...
hi there, have you tried pure psyllium husk fiber? It works the best for me. all the others you mentioned did nothing but cause gas and made more stomach upset. One thing about the psyllium is that...
mine is ONLY in the morning..within 30 minutes of waking, usually going 2-3 times in a couple hours. What a great way to start the day. And yes, if I sleep in I either dont go at all, or my bowels...
Hi Crazymomto3, Gosh I'm sorry to hear your having such a rough time. It sounds awful, but I can relate. I actually have IBS-D and occasional C... Has your doc talked to you about GERD? It has some...
I believe panic/anxiety attacks affect your entire body. I usually have an anxiety attack a few days after the stress has gone...or so I think. My body isn't rid of it. I have GAD...made worse by a...
Good for you!!!! Keep up the good work! db...
JRBear, Even though you don't have CD you may still be gluten intolerant. Try going gluten free for a couple of weeks and see how you do. Beware though, gluten free products can also have dairy...
My doc has said the same. I truly need it because I know I don't deal with stress well at all. It's a vicious cycle with IBS. I would also like to know if anyone here has found relief from either...
It's ironic that I should be sitting here today reading these posts about anxiety related IBS. I have been having trouble with IBS-D for the last year and a half. I thought it was related to...
Hi Kathy, I too have pain in my left side. It is usually a dull pain that goes away by changing positions and yet will come and go too. I have read many posts here and found that a lot of IBS...
I don't know if this will help, but a friend of mine has had constipation like yours since her first child was born (almost 19 years). It had progressively gotten worse with each child she had (3...
Hi there, I'm sort of new to this forum. I usually post in the IBS area. Last week I saw my doc told I had GERD. She prescribed Omeprazole. In just a few days it has really helped my symptoms....
I too have ringing in my ear. This is totally unrelated to taking PPI's. I have what's called Meniere's Syndrome. It is an idiopathic disease associated with low frequency hearing loss, vertigo,...
Tash74....I don't know about bad breath but I sure have the same problem with my gut. I was *dx* with IBS about 10 months ago. No colonoscopy...bc I had no blood in my stool and all blood tests came...
I can certainly sympathize with you. I believe I have IBS-d and sometimes C. I don't know what *normal* is either. In my case, depending on what I eat I go about 2-3 times in the morning and then...
**This is a reply I submitted to your original post...not sure if you saw it, but I think it may be helpful to you. Please let me know if you have any thoughts.** db Hello there, I read your post and...
Hi, I'm new here. I have posted before, but not a regular. I think I am gluten intolerant. I have had a blood test that came back negative for CD. However, whatever the test says I recognize I have a...
I too have hemmies. I have had them since having my kids 20 years ago, but they didnt seem to become a real problem until the IBS-D decided to rear it's ugly head after prolonged antibiotic...
When I was first dx with IBS I requested a blood test for CD and it came back neg. I have also read that the best way to diagnose CD is by doing a biopsy of the small intestine. I havent done this. I...
I was dx w/IBS in January 2011...then a few weeks later dx with Meniere's syndrome. I have food triggers for the IBS that interfere with the triggers for Meniere's.....I eventually gave up bc I just...
I was diagnosed with IBS in January after several months of this same gnawing pain on my left side...under lower left ribs down to the inside of my left hip. sometimes its not up in the ribs and only...
Thanks Shawn12. I have read some interesting tips on hemmi treatment and am a little confused. Some say you should keep the area moisture free with a pad of soft tissue, talcum powder,...
I saw my doc today who thinks the bleeding episodes I have had are due to the hemorrhoids...still, soooo unsettling. I have to keep a watch on them and take better care not to sit for long periods of...
Has anyone developed anal skin tags from constant wiping...soft stool, diarrhea, constipation associated with IBS? What about aggravated hemorrhoids? Just wondering if what i am experiencing is...
I went to my GP yesterday. She drew blood, as I was looking to see my potassium (dehydration headaches?) and vit D levels....what she got back was a high white blood cell count and is treating me for...
I have recently been diagnosed with Meniere's Syndrome. I woke up one day with a terrible headache, ringing, fullness in my left ear, and tingling in my left pinky and ring finger...since then I my...
Oh I know I was just kidding, i'm not blaming myself..... Just trying to throw a little sarcasm at my chaos! LOL I hope i didnt scare anyone! I really do have serious anxiety issues that I have dealt...
Thanks Gretchen1. I really appreciate your post. You've lifted my spirits. You're right. Things have improved or gotten better...all but the hearing....and the recent headaches...that could also be...
Hello, I'm new to this forum. I have posted on the IBS forum before. I am a 40 year old female. A few months ago I woke up with a pounding headache, fullness and ringing in my left ear, neck ache and...
Thanks Razzle, I was at the GI doc yesterday. They did a blood test for celiac. The doc says that if the results are abnormal they will do the biopsy. That, however, will be up to me. I'm not sure I...
I am new to this forum, but have been reading a lot of your postings. It sounds like Celiac and IBS are similar. I have been thinking I have IBS, but now, after reading some of these posts, I feel as...
I watched this and was very impressed. It really explained a lot for me personally. Thank you for posting the video....
I agree with Storm Chaser...Stay away from Activia. I dont know about false advertisement, but it made me sick...about probiotics....I started taking Align bc my doctor recommended it..but after a...
It's Genentic, Thank you for your response. I really needed some insight on foods. Reading labels is a daunting task, but now I have to look for more than just calories, fat and sodium content! :-)...
Hi. Im new here. Not sure if I have IBS. The symptoms I had previous to this last summer were mild. After a 7 wk course of antibiotics (sinus infection) and a terrible bout with salmonella, the...
cheyO99- have you been taking pure psyllium husk and acidophilus? This could help firm things up as well as clean up the flora in your intestines. It takes a couple days for things to firm up, but...