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Emiejaxon
Emiejaxon

I have had these symptoms for about a year now but they have started to get worse and I could do with some help on how to control them                     

1i get the runs at least 1a week and can not hold myself which is making it hard to go anywhere 

2 really bad cramps that make me feel sick 

3 constipation that can last for days and if I take anything it goes the other way and I am bad for days then

4really bad wind that is bad my stomach blows up like a balloon and the sounds that come from it are really bad 

is there anything I can do is it ibs well the doctor help if I go or is it a waste of time 

 

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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 Emiejaxon

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    Have you been diagnosed with IBS?  If not, you need to go to the doctor.  Unfortunately, it may take some time for IBS to be identified if that is what's causing your symptoms.  Other things will need to be ruled out first because  there are so many conditions that mimic irritable bowel.  It took me three and a half months and eight doctors before I was told I had IBS.  
  • lisahelen
    lisahelen Emiejaxon

    Posted

    Hi, have you tried over the counter remedies? If yes and they havent worked or eased the pains then it would book a gp appt, as has been mentioned ibs is one of those things that is almost undiagnosable but the symptoms can be treated for most people.
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