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Headaches and IBS

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paul65108
paul65108

I'm a 48 year old male non smoker occasional drinker. I was diagnosed with IBS in 1998 when I was 26 years old and have symptoms ever since. I have noticed when I have gas or heartburn I have a headache which feels like a tension headache, no aura not very painful just like a vice squeezing. I have been to numerous doctors and they pretty much pass it off as anxiety.

IBS symptoms are, diarrhea , heartburn, gas and occasional cramping.

Non GI symptoms headache and lately sexual problems ( which is prolly anxiety related cause my mind is always pre-occupied with the IBS and other symptoms.

I've modified my diet I have cut red meat in half, no potato chips rarely any cookies or other pastries. Anybody experience anything related?

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  • sam18386
    sam18386 paul65108

    Posted

    hi Paul, your doctor's won't understand this but is it possible it is a certain foodstuff that is setting these symptoms off? have you tried speaking to a dietician? if it is ibs you have then you could be allergic or intolerant to something? don't cut anything out try speaking to someone 1st!

    • paul65108
      paul65108 sam18386

      Posted

      I've spoken to numerous doctors and they just blow me off for the most part. A dietician i have not spoken to, may have to try that. Thanks for the input

    • sam18386
      sam18386 paul65108

      Posted

      good luck, ring the dietician service if necessary.

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