Does this sound like ibs?

Don't worry I've had it since November (bit better now) and had it years ago too. Mine brought on by stress and anxiety. All my bloods were normal and I had a colonoscopy which was also normal. The pain was so bad before Xmas that I ended up in a&e twice!!! I couldn't get out of bed some days and had no appetite and lost over a stone in weight. You will be fine as long as your Dr is happy with the diagnosis.

If you are unsettled about this condition again talk to your GP, You have had bloods taken  so that are no sign of blood in your condition so you should feel more at peace at that fact

Sometimes foods pass through the body in the stool, something like Sweetorn can be like that as it is hard to digest. If you pass what looks like Coffee Grounds that needs to be checked. 

Your GP has diagnosed IBS and Anxiety so you need to have confidence on His Diagnosis.

If you are still unhappy the next test is sticking a special camera up into the bowel. Sedation may be given and you need to prepare the day before the examination. However like many invasive test there are risks so be comfortable in your own skin if this test is arranged for you, generally as they examin they can fix anything that is wrong at the same time

Your GP has diagnosed IBS and Anxiety, tummy churning can be caused by Anxiety, Many herbal teas will help your digestion.

Many peoples stools vary day to day, sometimes people have up to two movements daily although most times only one. Also people can miss a bowel movement to various degrees

BOB

My IBS pain can feel like period cramps and it started off constant.    Once I got my disgnosis, my pain became come and go cramps when my health anxiety disappeared. Anxiety can change your symptoms for the worst.  I have had nausea with IBS if my pain has been bad.

With IBS, all your tests will be negative because IBS is a functional disorder.   Since all your tests were negative and your doctor diagnosed IBS, I would trust your doctor.

Post infection IBS is still IBS.  It is just a different cause from others.  Everyone has a different trigger for their Irritable Bowel.  Try distraction techniques such as more exercise like swimming or walking,  take up a hobby.  It will take your mind off your symptoms.

 

Try keeping a food diary to see if you are reacting to certain foods. You could always try the Fodmap diet with the help of a dietician.  IBS pain can be felt almost anywhere even in your hips and joints.  

Most of my IBS pain I can describe as a dull annoying ache but not bad enough for painkillers.  Try an anti spasmodic such as Buscopan which is an over the counter medication or peppermint tea.  Nurofen also helps me along with Buscopan.  You could also ask your doctor to prescribe you an anti spasmodic.  It is useful to have these medications to hand to deal with bad flare ups.

Mebeverine made me feel a lot worse so that's why I tried Buscopan instead.  You may need to try several anti spasmodics to find one that helps.  Pain typically moves about with IBS.  Sometimes you can get right sided pain, other times left sided or middle and sometimes all three at the same time.

Once you get more familiar with your symptoms and triggers, you will begin to feel better.  Anxiety is a major factor. Although, lots of negative tests are reassuring, everyone worries about what ifs.  The trick is to keep telling yourself you have been diagnosed by a doctor and you have been told nothing serious is going on.  Keep telling yourself positive things.