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3 weeks constant gas/bloating/gurgling and more

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ciaran33417
ciaran33417

Firstly I know this is a forum for long term IBS sufferers but what I really want to know is if it's possible this will go away sad

I've never had any bowel problems in my life. I'm 26 and currently going through a time of quite bad stress/anxiety.

Out of nowhere 3 weeks ago I woke up with painful trapped gas. It took all day for it to pass along with some watery stool.

Every day since then I have woken up feeling like I've been inflated, my stomach will start gurgling for ~1 and I'll become bloated at random times of day. I will often but not always have soft stool but no mucous or blood.

I've seen my dr a few times. Stool test was normal, waiting on bloods. She says it sounds like a stress/IBS type reaction and that it should pass.

The thing is, I have the gas/bloating every single day even despite full dose of buscopan.

Can anyone reassure me without humoring me? This is making me extremely anxious sad

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  • beth79547
    beth79547 ciaran33417

    Posted

    Hello Ciaran

    I too suffer with ibs and along with my phobia of being sick it has caused extreme anxiety for me. i take peppermint tablets from holland and barret and they are amazing they really help with bloating and gas etc.

    • ciaran33417
      ciaran33417 beth79547

      Posted

      They didn't really help me sad Buscopan helps the cramps but nothing really seems to help the gas.
    • beth79547
      beth79547 ciaran33417

      Posted

      oh really sad have you tried charcoal tablets yet? i know its a nightmare but so many people suffer with some sort of ibs you will be surprised! have you tried mebeverine from the doctor? Anxiety makes ibs worse but anxiety comes from ibs so i understand how you feel trust me i am the same! hows your diet and exersise? 
    • ciaran33417
      ciaran33417 beth79547

      Posted

      My diet is fine I think, and I regularly work out. I really have had zero problems in my entire life with my bowels until the last 3 weeks sad

      I'm not sure yet if it's IBS, I'm waiting for some blood tests. I might ask for further tests even if they are normal.

      My doctor said that the majority of people have just an episode of IBS that eventually goes away, I really hope that's the case for me, if that's what this is sad

      In the meantime maybe I'll try the charcoal or mebeverine.

      Can't believe this, life was stressful enough without this sad

    • beth79547
      beth79547 ciaran33417

      Posted

      yes get the relevant tests, ibs can occur at any time in life and especially when life is stressful. try charcoal tablets and try to relax as stress makes it worse. take some time out or work or whatever you are doing see if it helps taking a break even if its a day to get your head together. Research ibs on the interent its very helpful and there is a vast amount of symptoms. 
  • gillian50653
    gillian50653 ciaran33417

    Posted

    These are just my suggestions,

    Stop the buscopan. it isn't a cure. Are you using coconut products? especially the oil? It is notorious for creating stomach upsets. Green smoothies or raw veg? Legumes wholeseed breads? dandelion tea? any weird teas? sourdough bread? You need to find out what the irritant is. Cut all fruit although apple juice with apple cider vinegar in it can help......

    Often the gut rebalances itself and the horrible upset goes away regardless. The trick is not to be making interventions that stop that natural rebalanciing from happening. One day you wake up and realise the you haven't had a problem for weeks. Sometimes there seems to be no rhyme or reason and you have to go with the flow.  Focussing on it/obsessing, can itself aggravate the condition as if a psyhic mite has invaded the aura and thrives on the attention.

    Best of luck.

    • pram95879
      pram95879 gillian50653

      Posted

      Apple Cider Vinegar back fired very badly for me.. My acid reflux, bloating and pain increased significantly.. It works differently for different people
    • Guest
      Guest pram95879

      Posted

      Hi Pram - Acid Reflux and IBS are two different things. AR is gastro-related and IBS is well,  bowel-related.smile Is this a chronic condition for you? Acute onset? Or an acute onset of a chronic condition?Have you been to a doctor? Were any tests run? Are you taking any medications that may be interacting with certain foods - Or have been known to cause gastro problems? I take arthritis medicine that is notoriously hard on stomach linings. NSAIDS taken over years harms the lining. I know this is going to sound laborious, but I kept a food diary for several days. Nothing fancy - just jotted down foods that I ate. Good luck.
  • Coskun
    Coskun ciaran33417

    Posted

    I am afraid, for the time being...we are all stuck with this bane of our lives. There is no a definite cure....!!frown
  • divyang32378
    divyang32378 ciaran33417

    Posted

    Can u suggest me something haveing same thing happen from 1 and half month even some irregular heart beat too due to gas or what I don't know ...

    • jean45444
      jean45444 divyang32378

      Posted

      Hi.

      I too find my heartbeat is irregular when my IBS flares up. I get lots of nausea and tummy pain too. It feels like I am constantly eating popping candy. Very unpleasant and can continue for weeks and makes me feel really unwell.

      It does clear in time. I have ended up in casualty before and been sent for heart scans and ECG'so. Diagnosis is IBS.

  • jqb
    jqb ciaran33417

    Posted

    have you tried psyllium husk? its just fibre not medicine it may solve your problem. and also have some probiotics instead of medicine untill your test reports come and i hope they will be fine.
  • JessieL
    JessieL ciaran33417

    Posted

    Do you have Nausea with this as well and where exactly is your pain.....
  • Keke76
    Keke76 ciaran33417

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    Alot of people think that this feeling is a joke but its very scary to live in fear of dying every single day...I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure,migrane,anxiety,panic attacks and the muscle around my heart is thicker than it suppose to be, so yes i truely understand how u feel and ill keep u in my prayers cause God know we need it.

    • manda.panda
      manda.panda Keke76

      Posted

      Hi. I read your response and know exactly what you mean.  Anxiety on top of my health issues has ruined my life. I feel for you.
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