Severe belching, flatulence, diarrhea, stomach pain for weeks
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Hi all,
I'm desperate for some help.
I was diagnosed with ibs about 5 years ago, biggest issue was cramping after eating which was relieved with a bowel movement. FODMAP diet and mezavant allowed me to get my ibs under control - things were pretty good.
Then I was diagnosed with a chronic anal fissure in September - I have never been in such hellish pain. I had a colonoscopy (all clear!) in late November and began to improve shortly after, avoiding surgery.
Soon after my colonoscopy, I began developing lots of gas and some diarrhea - I would belch every second for an hour or two during the day.
Since the beginning of December this has only become worse - I belch or pass gass all day, almost every second, explosively. I have severe stomach cramps and pain that have sent me to the ER twice. I have very bad diarrhea everyday. This is causing the fissure to act up again. I also often see strings of white or brown "mucous" when I have a bowel movement.
Ova and parasite and other stool tests have all been negative - but I suspect a parasite or giardia. On my suspicions, my doctor prescribed me flagyl for a 10 day course (I'm on the 4th day and no improvement). I cannot get in to see a gastroenterologist despite the fact that I am already a patient. The emergency room sends me home with buscopan and tells me to see a gastro.
My diet consists of gluten free bread, bananas, a little peanut butter, maybe some oats. I've been diagnosed with ibs in the past and these have always been safe foods for me. I've never had these symptoms to this degree with ibs, especially the diarrhea.
Anybody have a similar experience? I need some help - I've lost my job, had to quit school in the middle of master's degree, have gone from extremely fit (working out 6 days a week, weightlifting and running - I was a personal trainer) to sitting on the couch or in bed all day because I'm in so much pain. This has also caused a break up between my boyfriend of three years and I. I need relief
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kate24130
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Forgot to mention - during the fissure pain I was taking morphine and then naproxen as I felt better...haven't taken either for over a month.
borderriever kate24130
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BOB
kate24130 borderriever
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There was one healed fissure and another that was quite bad but was showing signs of improvement. No chron's or inflammation in the colon - believed that the fissures were merely from frequent bowel movements (but not loose bms) with ibs.
borderriever kate24130
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BOB
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pippa58442 kate24130
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kate24130
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I know for a fact that they did not do anything for the fissure during the colonoscopy, my gastro believes that the colonoscopy prep (only liquid stools and then nothing for two days) allowed me to heal. Post colonoscopy I was booked for Lateral internal sphincteronomy surgery but it was cancelled because I was showing signs of improvement.
The fissure is not my main issue - it is this crazy bug/intestinal/stomach issue with the gas and diarrhea that is now ruining my life
borderriever kate24130
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Good Luck, Keep a hold
BOB
mina014 kate24130
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