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4 Months later diagnosed with IBS HELP!!

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kayleigh42355
kayleigh42355

After suffering from what i was told was gastroenteritis 4 months back ive suffered from severe bloating, chronic flatulance and spasms/cramps in my upper and lower left hand side. With these symptoms becoming progressively worse and them being constant after every meal and any drinking i am at a loss!! im 21 years old have no idea what im doing with my diet, im an active person and find this is  my only reliever of pain. The bloating is so depressing and painful to have and i dont know what to do when i go out or go out for drinks with friends?! Can someone with such aggressive symptoms please advise me on how they cope!! Tried all types of pils and medications nothing seems to work..

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  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 kayleigh42355

    Posted

    Have you been to a doctor?

    It sounds as if it could be gallstones.

    If you have an ultrasound scan they may show up.

    Regarding diet, try a low fat diet for a bit and see if that helps.

    No pastry, no cheese , no ice cream, no red meat.

    I know this sounds boring but worth it if it helps.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah

  • graham9772
    graham9772 kayleigh42355

    Posted

    I presume that you have seen a GP and he has prescribed lots of pills and medications.  The symptoms are getting worse.

    Did the doctor perform many tests?

    Either get a second opinion from another GP or ask your GP for a referral to a specialist.   I dont know what type of specialist but your doctor should know that much.   Otherwise start with a gastro man and see what he says.

    If your doctor is out of ideas you have to look for other medical people with greater training or more experience.   

    Good Luck

    Graham

  • Missjosefina
    Missjosefina kayleigh42355

    Posted

    Sorry to hear you are suffering, Kayleigh. Your symptoms sound a lot like mine. You're right, no one realises how painful the bloating is until they experience it.

    One thing I've been doing to help relieve my symptoms is to eat low FODMAP foods. I try to make all my food myself because I've been caught out, eating foods that have either been rolled in flour, seasoned with garlic/onion or have hidden synthetic sugars in them.

    One thing Graham was saying on his FODMAP discussion is that it is hardwork to keep up eating low FODMAP foods. But, you know yourself how horrendous suffering the Ibs digestive problems we do and how that makes us fear being far away from the loo.

    It may be worth giving it a try. I hope it works for you too x

  • aveline
    aveline kayleigh42355

    Posted

    When you were seen for gastroenteritis, were you given an endoscopy?  Don't eliminate any food yet, go for further testing. You may have IBS or Coeliac Disease or another digestive illness (colitis, etc.). And, if it is Coeliac, then gluten is out for life and just at first, dairy isn't your friend either (when your gut heals you will probably find that you can handle it, but it takes a few months - or enzyme pills with lactase in them).

    You may want to try lactase with dairy. Some people are simply lactose intolerant and it can wreak havoc exactly like you've described. On the other hand, if it's a gut imbalance then dairy-based probiotics (Kefir, for example) could be your best solution...but it's a tough call for you to make on your own!

    I agree with others who say you should press for further testing. Good luck!

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