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Are these IBS-C symptons?

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john44169
john44169

For 3 years now I have had the following symptons that have only gotten worse over time;

Terrible stomach cramping from morning to night without a break and worse straight after eating a meal

Bloating which grows during the day 

X-Ray showed sever constipation recently but had pain before this so isn't the reason for the pain

I have a BM twice or three times a week

Had every check possible with the NHS to no avail and I am at the end of my tether, someone please offer some advice what to do

No codine or pain killer works

Buscopan doesn't work for the camping as it is so severe

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 john44169

    Posted

    Ask your doctor about IBS, ask about the Fodmap diet and try a different antispasmodic.  You may need to try several. If all your tests are negative, IBS can be diagnosed.  Perhaps see a different doctor for another opinion. I started with constipation, stomach pain, back pain, nausea and loose stools.  I saw several doctors before I was diagnosed with IBS.  It took three and a half months.  After diagnosis my pain and bowel habits got better as my health anxiety disappeared.  Anxiety will make your symptoms worse.
    • john44169
      john44169 pippa58442

      Posted

      I have seen so many doctors over 3 years without a diagnosis, I'm thinking of going on fodmap programme and probiotics

      I just have constipation and no diorrea, but checking other forums it is possible to have IBS-C with chronic constipation

      The pain gets worse after a BM

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 john44169

      Posted

      If you have IBS C, constipation will be your main symptom.  However, other symptoms will also be present such as stomach pain and maybe nausea with back pain.  Typically, pain improves after a bowel movement, but everyone is different. Sometimes people get bouts of loose stools/diarrhoea along with constipation, others get diarrhoea only.  I had constipation first and then I had loose stools and then back to constipation.

      If you are getting pain after eating, a particular food maybe irritating you.   Fodmap is worth a try to see if you can identify the food trigger.  Probiotics may also help but they will need to be taken for at least a month.

  • amy235
    amy235 john44169

    Posted

    Have you ever tried changing what foods you eat. For example, going without dairy for a week or so and seeing if that helps. Also if it gets worse after eating certain food cut down on it and see if that works
    • john44169
      john44169 amy235

      Posted

      I'm trying the fodmap diet from today and also probiotics to get some good stuff into my gut is this a good start

    • amy235
      amy235

      Posted

      Well sometimes it can be certain things like gluten, wheat or dairy that can cause this servere pain as it can not be digested as quickly which can cause you stomach muscles to spasm and cause your pain.
  • Pindie68
    Pindie68 john44169

    Posted

    Codeine will make you constipated. Try just paracetamol on it's own.

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Pindie68

      Posted

      When I tried Paracetemol for my IBS when it was in full flare up, it really didn't do much for the pain. I don't find it strong enough for substantial cramps.  Nurofen was much better.  

    • Pindie68
      Pindie68 pippa58442

      Posted

      I was told not to take nurofen. Are you on mesalazine? It's an anti inflammatory for the colon.

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Pindie68

      Posted

      I take Buscopan which is very mild so it can be bought over the counter.  Prescription medecines often irritate my stomach.
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 john44169

      Posted

      What other pain medications have you tried other than Buscopan and codeine?
  • richard54140
    richard54140 john44169

    Posted

    Hi John, I can fully understand your problems because I am expiriencing the same and its taken over my life! I can offer advice as I am in similar position to you, all I can do is sympathise, and if anyone else can offer any help Id ber keen to listen.

    Cheers, Richard. 

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