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joanne74503
joanne74503

Hi, I was diagnosed with IBS at the end of last year. I suffer with a severe cramps in my stomach and was prescribed antispasmodics. Since I've started taking them the cramps have reduced. I have also had a problem with bloating, usually in the evening and I understand this is pretty common.

However, I have had a very bloated stomach for 9 days now and I'm getting worried. My IBS is thought to be stress/anxiety linked as I could not find any food links. I have been referred for counselling and am waiting for the appointment to come through.

I exercise, swimming and running, about 5 times per week, I eat healthily, I don't drink fizzy drinks, fruit juice or caffeine. I don't smoke and I don't drink very much.

My stomach is making me utterly miserable. I can't wear any of my normal clothes as they are all too tight at the waist. I also feel really uncomfortable and constantly worry about needing the toilet. I don't know if 9 days is normal for bloating or if I should go back to the gp.? I don't want to waste both our time.

Has anyone else had bloating lasting this long and is there anything I can do to help reduce it? I have a reflexologist appointment for next week. I'm willing to try anything..

Thanks for reading.

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  • llmarkll
    llmarkll joanne74503

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    Hi.I started getting IBS after i was diagnosed with Acid Reflux.I was quite constipated and the hospital came to the conclusion that i should have 16 movicals over 2 days,this destroyed my stomach and bowels and so gave birth to my IBS problems.I was at one stage taking 80 mg Omeprazole and other medication for acid reflux and IBS.I found after 2 years of suffering that Diazepam relaxed my condition,i went from 80mg of Omeprazole and other Acid reflux and IBS medication,to one 20 mg tablet a day.I have 4mg of Diazepam when i feel anxious ,Anxiety,even inner anxiety that you may not even know about can cause IBS and Acid Reflux.Diazepam can be addictive but not on a low dose like mine.If you feel you are not getting anywehere then speak to your doctor about this method.Also just protein food,cut out carbs,only white meat or fish,and veg with no carbs or very low will help you.Stay away from veg that causes wind,cabbage and so forth are a no no. Plenty of Ginger  is good for you so if you have a juicer,buy some ginger root,juice 1 apple,a knuckle of ginger,1 carrot,1 beetroot,slice of lemon,then juice tis and drink slowly.Alos Braggs Apple cider vinegar is good for cleaning the inside out,1 tablespoon of this in hot water with a slice of lemon of a spoon of +10 honey manuka. Repeat in evening before bed,this is good for blood,liver,kidneys,stomach.smile
  • skystarsriver
    skystarsriver joanne74503

    Posted

    Try looking for the Monash University FODMAP diet.  It has helped me a lot, I had pretty extreme pain for a long time and now it is almost gone.

    It is a very well researched approach and it works for IBS and reduces gas and bloating within a week...just by changing what you eat. 

    It is kind of counterintuitive, cuase some stuff that is helathy actaullly is a FODMAP ( a group of foods that create gas and attract fluid into the bowel) causing the problems we are all so familiar with.

    The research has been rigourous, at Monash University and the results have been spectacular. I don't know why gastroenterologists (2) didn't refer me to it when they diagnosed me with IBS...guess medicos are not well informed about research in their own area? any way, works for me now. 

    You will have to search but you can get the info from them direct and they have a mobile phone app you can download with the most recent research results for different foods that cause probs or are fine. 

    GOOD LUCK! smile

    • skystarsriver
      skystarsriver

      Posted

      So sorry about the typos...can't edit! smile

       

  • beatrice38511
    beatrice38511 joanne74503

    Posted

    Hi everyone, 

    Curious to know if there have been more developments in this conversation. I am exactly in the same situation. 3 years ago I started being bloated, for what seemed like no reason, and it has been pretty much constant ever since. None of my clothing fits, my morale is extremely low, and I feel like I have tried literally everything, to no avail. 

    I went on the FODMAP diet, I did food sensitivity tests, I have tried every single probiotic on the market, I have done hypnotherapy, I have done a colonoscopy, an ultrasound, x rays, blood tests, hormonal checks, and tried dozens of prescription and natural medicines.

    My bowel movements are regular, I am very athletic (yoga/pilates/dance 5 times/week), and have a very healthy diet, with mostly organic fruits and vegetables, lots of fluids, natural protein, etc. 

    I have no idea how to remedy this and am completely desperate at this point. I have no idea what to do, and sometimes feel borderline suicidal because of this, as I feel like nothing will ever fix this problem. 

    If anyone has found any solutions beyond what I've outlined, I would really appreciate it! 

    Thanks, 

    B

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