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trisha74522
trisha74522

Hi, I just recently found out I had IBS, I've started probiotics and I started a completely different diet plan. For three weeks I was in pain and had diarrhea but before this I was always constipated, so this diagnosis makes sense. But the weeks before going to the doctor I was actually dry heaving after every meal, sometimes I would even throw up the meal I just ate. Now starting ptobiotics and changing my eating habits I am still throwing up my food. Should I wait a few weeks and see if anything changes? I've read that vomiting isn't a normal symptom of ibs. Does anyone else have this issue? I dont know if I'm puking because the pain is making me physically ill or if it's because my body can't digest the food I'm eating properly. Does anyone have any tricks on how to stop the pain or make it better?

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  • graham9772
    graham9772 trisha74522

    Posted

    Go to another doctor today
    • p3t3r
      p3t3r trisha74522

      Posted

      Because it doesn't really sound like IBS - nausea isn't normal, let alone having technicolour yawns. IBS seems to be the "go to" diagnosis for anything related to the gut that GPs don't understand.
  • stephaney28634
    stephaney28634 trisha74522

    Posted

    Hi Trisha, I think it is the pain that's making you sick. I suggest you seek advice from a doctor ASAP.
  • jo19531
    jo19531 trisha74522

    Posted

    If my bowel feels all tight and crampy like proper knotty I heave. If I take antispasmodics it stops it. I'm sick after meals containing any flavour, spices, tomato, onion, garlic etc. Hth x
    • trisha74522
      trisha74522 jo19531

      Posted

      I'm not puking a lot, its only bits of my meal, so I keep some of it down if that makes sense... If you eat something that triggers it how long does your pain/ or diarrhea last?
    • jo19531
      jo19531 trisha74522

      Posted

      I have to b careful cos I'm lactose glucose and fructose intolerant! If I eat anything lactose related, it takes about 2/3 hrs and then I vomit till I empty my stomach and have diarrhea for about 4hrs, like I'm being flushed out with water!! It's pretty grim. If I get sick from eating overly spiced foods then I'm sick within about an hr sad
  • leesa56475
    leesa56475 trisha74522

    Posted

    I was advised to drink a pro biotic drink twice a day morning and night....I also have bouts of nausea, and loss of appitate but I haven't actually been sick... I guess you are keeping a diary of what you eat....I haven't pinpointed certain foods that tigger mine off.... 

    Although, i tried to stick to a gluten free diet and cut out coffee and it seems to help me... 

    Maybe go to a different GP for further advice ..ESP if you are being sick, and loosing weight.

    good luck 

    • trisha74522
      trisha74522 leesa56475

      Posted

      I'm not puking a lot, its only bits of my meal, so I keep some of it down if that makes sense... If you eat something that triggers it how long does your pain/ or diarrhea last?
  • vivian89329
    vivian89329 trisha74522

    Posted

    Hi Trisha

    Have you had any medical testing done. Ysually IBS causes nausea.

    Any other symptoms?

    Vivian

    • trisha74522
      trisha74522 vivian89329

      Posted

      I've had a blood test, urine test, and a cat scan done. I have diarrhea, dry heaving/ puking, and a lot of stomach pain/ cramps, I've also had a low grade fever for a while too
    • vivian89329
      vivian89329 trisha74522

      Posted

      Hi

      Did you have a stool test done? I think you should go back to the doctor. I am going to ask my doctor for one to see if I have any bacteria. By the way a question for you. Last year I had a CT scan of the abdomen for a female issue. Would this scan have picked up the colon area? Or is that a different CT scan.

      Vivian

    • jo19531
      jo19531 vivian89329

      Posted

      I think u should ask for a hydrogen breath test, this is the test for bacteria in the gut. A fecal calprotectin test checks for inflammation in the stool. I have both of these and I'm being checked from crohns x
    • jo19531
      jo19531 vivian89329

      Posted

      No I don't think so. I have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (Google SIBO) they get u to drink a test solution then u regularly breath into a bag and the amount of bacteria in the gut is measured x
    • jo19531
      jo19531 vivian89329

      Posted

      Tell me about it! Until last Nov I had IBS plain and simple. Now Ive had fecal calprotectin tests (showed high inflammation) Hydrogen breath test (my rate was 6x the norm and showed I have SIBO) lactose intolerant, colonoscopy, small bowel barium and last week a White Cell Scan! My consultant wants me to do the Pill cam but I don't really fancy it!!
    • jo19531
      jo19531

      Posted

      With regards to ur CT question, I would imagine all of the lower abdo area would have been scanned. Obviously the best way to check the colon is a colonoscopy, have u had one??
    • vivian89329
      vivian89329 jo19531

      Posted

      Hi

      O had one done last year and it showed IBS and diverticulosis. I was not having an episode at the time so diverticulitis was not confirmed. I don't know why I always gave chills?

      Vivian

    • jo19531
      jo19531 vivian89329

      Posted

      Is that diverticulitis? What treatment did u receive? Ibs is diagnosed when nothing else is observed abnormal in the colon I believe x
    • vivian89329
      vivian89329 jo19531

      Posted

      I received antibiotics 3 times and once by intravenousin the past year. This last episode the antibiotics did not work. They made me really sick. Now drs are saying it could have been a bad bout of IBS. I am seeing a Surgeon in July.

      Viviam

    • jo19531
      jo19531 vivian89329

      Posted

      It's so annoying that these things take so long to get under control. Good luck x
    • trisha74522
      trisha74522 vivian89329

      Posted

      My doctor says it's hard to see the intestines and what not I had my cat scan because they thought it was my appendix at first... To see inside you would need to get that thing up your butt..... Sorry, I can't remember what it's called.
    • trisha74522
      trisha74522 vivian89329

      Posted

      Also, I just got diagnosed about three days ago and my doctor told me it would take 3-4 weeks to see any improvement. So if I'm not better by then I have to get a colonoscopy and figure out what's really wrong. I'm just tired of being in pain and being scared to eat certain foods because it might make me sick. I'm actually afraid to leave the house because of it. I would love to go back to the doctors right away but my insurance didn't cover the cat scan and now I have to pay $5000 out of pocket which I dont have lying around. I just want to start feeling better!
    • jo19531
      jo19531 trisha74522

      Posted

      I guess we are pretty lucky in the UK to have the NHS. That's a lot of money rolleyes
    • vivian89329
      vivian89329 jo19531

      Posted

      Hi

      Sorry but I have to ask. It's a bit discusting but I thoughtvI saw a tapeworm in my stool today. Would this show up on a blood test or an ultrasound? I am kind if freaked out.

      Vivian

    • jo19531
      jo19531 vivian89329

      Posted

      If u did have worms, they are easily treatable with a tablet from the pharmacy smile trust me, I work with children lol x
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