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Is iBS back again?

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g75183
g75183

Hi, a few years ago i was on a downward spiral to bad ibs and health anxiety, convinced it was ny worst fear i was too and from the doctors, despite 2 ultrasounds, various full blood tests, endoscopy and a very promising visit to a gastro specialist, i was never fully confident. My gastro has even told ne it is for sure ibs and that it is not the worst in terms of what it could be, i am only 31 years old...i moved country in search of relief and got it, i went 8 months without worry and the pain seemed to go. I then had a nightmare in november about my health, after a month of worry and stress in which my health anxiety seemed to rear its ugly head, the stomach pains started again and have been with me for a month now.....

The pain is roaming, never in 1 place, sometimes a dull ache above the belly button bt below the chest, at times a shooting pain to the left of that, at times raw pain in lower abs...however i only saw the gastro 1 year ago who told me i was fine and if i am worried about the worst, i should only start screening at 45 onwards...this is hw confident he was. It seems like my anxiety has triggered a bout and i am suffering more as i am constantly thinking about what else it could be rather than working on managing the ibs.....does this sound like im being way too health cautious? I am drivinf myself crazy as i dont want to start going to and from the doctors every week only to have the pains continue and to be told its ibs....any advice woukd be great.

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  • colleen78674
    colleen78674 g75183

    Posted

    Sounds like you have alot going on. Have you tried out the Lofod Map List? Its foods that may or may not cause you problems. I've been following that food list and checking off any item that seems to give me issues. 

    Two months ago I put myself on probiotics and digestive enzymes. I no longer have pain and I have regular bowel movements.

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 g75183

    Posted

    IBS can come back when stressed.  Keep telling yourself that the Gastro doctor told you that you have IBS for sure every time you start worrying and your anxiety will calm down and you will get less flare ups.  Worrying constantly about what else it could be will make symptoms worse.
  • borderriever
    borderriever g75183

    Posted

    You need to calm your Anxiety and accept the results of the tests you have already had.

    I do not know your Country of Origin and if it has a Health Agreement for treatment in the UK. If not you may need to pay for treatment. Below has suggested Pro Biotics, they may help and the culture can be purchased in Supermarkets.

    Also work out your diet, if you are not eating the right things that may not help your IBS.

    • g75183
      g75183 borderriever

      Posted

      I am actually English, so i can simply go to a doctors, just a bit worried about going back because once i start, i dont stop going....

      I think its ibs and 99% sure, bt 1% seens more poweful

    • borderriever
      borderriever g75183

      Posted

      Sorry I thought you were from a different area of the world

      There are diets you could try, you will find those on the internet 

      It may also be a good idea to talk to your GP regards ibs

      BOB

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 g75183

      Posted

      If you are 99% sure you have IBS that means you are more certain about your diagnosis and your uncertainty is very small indeed. Concentrate on the 99% and the fact you were confidently diagnosed by a doctor.
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