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IBS????

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sasha1
sasha1

Hi all i have been suffering with some symptoms which i am not sure if they are liked to ibs. I suffer with a sudden urge to use the loo and its never just the once,i feel very panicky and hot.once i have used the loo and then need to go again,it feels like i haven't been when i have. Sorry if this is too much detail. Any advice would be great. Thanks smile

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  • helen46
    helen46

    Posted

    This is the same as me. Do you think its stress and anxiety related?

    I have tried cutting out various foods but nothing helps Is it always in the morning??

  • sasha1
    sasha1

    Posted

    Hi Helen

    it could be im not to sure to be honest. yeah mine is always in the morning and does seem to flare up on a Wednesday morning (random i know) I have a 45 min train journey which could make me anxious.

    have you noticed any patterns with yours?

  • helen46
    helen46

    Posted

    hi sasha

    yes its always worse when I have to be somewhere in the morning, eg work .....but catching a train or a flight will really trigger it. I have to control it with LOPERIMIDE (IMODIUM) which seems to be the only thing or I cant leave the house for ages. (Always 3 times rush to the loo, Why 3???)

    Have you tried looking at foods, meds or anything else?

  • sasha1
    sasha1

    Posted

    Yes im the same always when i need to travel.i take imodium too.can't spot any food triggers.can the docs do anything ?x
  • helen46
    helen46

    Posted

    tried Mebeverine..... buscopan........but think these are for pain which I dont have. Do you have pain/cramps?

    Someone told me that a very mild anti depressant could help even though you're not depressed.. GP was reluctant to prescribe one and suggested counselling ..( Total waste of time unfortunately.)

    No food trigges for me either.x

  • sasha1
    sasha1

    Posted

    I have had the cramps but luckily not v often.im really not sure if i should seea doctorand see what they say. I have to travel tomorrow so already its on the back of my mind. Im pretty sure mine is stress related x
  • helen46
    helen46

    Posted

    I would see a gp if I were you, you might get some thing which will really help. And if not then at least you know what you're dealing with and can learn to manage it the best you can.

    Stress and anxiety can cause so many probs and I dont really understand why its affecting me! x

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