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FRUSTRATED AFTER 2 YEARS OF SUFFERING

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Kileen
Kileen

I have had various symptoms that i have been suffering with over the past 2 years or so. I have been diagnosed with IBS after multiple different tests. They have done so many tests on me over the past 2 years (listed below)

Blood tests

CRP Blood test

COVID

Spirometry Test

Mammogram

Breast ultrasound

Holter Monitor (24 hours)

ECG

abdominal ultrasound

chest x ray

pelvic ultrasound

Stool sample

Everything came back clear, so they put it down to IBS. Since starting with symptoms which include so many different things. Ribcage discomfort, upper/middle and lower backache, cramping, bloated, constipation and stool changes. My stress levels and anxiety is through the roof because its a constant worry, its definitely affecting my everyday life because its like a dark cloud following me around because i cant accept that all of this can only be IBS. I'm moody, irritable, short tempered, distant, distracted. But all i get told is to try yoga, meditating and counselling. Good luck trying to get in with a counselor during a worldwide pandemic, so instead i just plod on each day and try and push it to the back of my mind. Does anyone who has been diagnosed with IBS suffer with these same symptoms and if so how do you manage and deal with it? Any help at this point would be appreciated

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  • chirag83
    chirag83 Kileen

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    i am dealing with the exact same rib cage discomfort for last 3 years with crackling sound at flexures and left lower back pain.

    have tried all the treatments but nothing helps .

    its definately ibs .though its not deadly but it definitely affects the quality of life.

  • robert15024
    robert15024 Kileen

    Posted

    Hello kileen,

    I could of have written this myself I have all the same symptoms, mine has been going on for two years as well. I have had the majority of the tests you have had plus an gastroscopy and endoscopy. I always think is this new symptom connected to IBS. I understand what you mean it feels like I can't move on with my life and enjoy everything that is happening around me.

    my newest symptoms are back pain and bloating which is painfull most of the time.

    my main pain is down the left side from the rib cage to the lower abdomen and tender too touch. Hope you get some answers soon, it just seems like it's a long mental and physical journey we are on.🙂

  • jenny07471
    jenny07471 Kileen

    Posted

    Hi Kileen,

    i have very similar symptoms to yours and have had them since april now so 8 months. I have had an ultrasound, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, blood tests and stool samples. i am having a CT scan in 2 weeks.

    I wondered how you are feeling now as i see it has been a while since this post!

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