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Do I have IBS?

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debbiebloom
debbiebloom

Hello, so this is my first post so I'm a bit unsure about how this works but I've had this problem for a good while now. So I've been suffering with stomach cramps (not in any specific place, just in general and different types) and nausea for about a year now. I have a phobia of vomiting and I also get very stressed but this problem has been bugging me a lot. I have stomach cramps every day of my life and obviously they;re caused by different things because something surely would have happened by now, but is it IBS? I've been to the doctors so many times, and I've been told I have excess acid in my stomach. Then I was told I had IBS by not only a doctor but a Gastosomething specialist. The only symptoms I get are bad nausea and stomach cramps, but occasionally I get diarrhea. About 2 days ago I suddenly got the urge to go to the toilet but I put it down to this certain sauce I had which has upset me before, but since then I've kept on having an off stomach with cramps and bad nausea which has lasted all day. I also have no appetite, and this is all a bit scary because of my phobia. Is this IBS? Does it sound like it? Since my attack 3 days ago I've felt dreadful and I'm really worried about it now. Any help or advice would be great. Thanks.

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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 debbiebloom

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    I have IBS and have generalised stomach pain that moves from my left, middle and right and sometimes affects my back and under my ribs.  If the pain is bad I get nausea.  I usually get constipation but I have had loose stools as well.  I get deep grinding pain, stabbing and neuralgic pain.  Get tested for h pylori with a stool test, have a fecal calprotectin test for Crohns or Colitis, have an ultrasound, and a celiac test.  You could also ask for an endoscopy and colonoscopy/barium enema.  The barium enema is less invasive and is done without sedation.
    • debbiebloom
      debbiebloom philippa61759

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      Thankyou for your reply! I'm so sorry that you're suffering with these symptoms. I'll ask my doctor to do some more tests because there's a lot we havent ruled out yet. Hope that you're coping!
    • philippa61759
      philippa61759 debbiebloom

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      This week, my stomach has been sorer than usual because of stress.  I left my umbrella in a charity shop and it nearly got sold and I had difficulty finding the shop.  Luckily, I got the umbrella back.  Then a few hours after I had to go to the dentist which I hate.  Later, in the week I accidentally disconnected the Sky Box cable while dusting and my dad took a while to fix it.  Then, to cap it all, I had a meal at a chip shop that was a bit greasy and had white wine in a pub that was like vinegar in my stomach.  It was quite an assault on my intestines!
  • debbiebloom
    debbiebloom

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    Thankyou everyone for your replies and it's made me feel somuch better to know that I'm not alone with how I feel! Hopefully we'll all feel bettter soon! I'm getting some tests done to rule out a few things but hearing everyones replies has really helped put my mind at a bit more ease.
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