IBS & constant tiredness/brain fog

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Hi, I am new to this! I have recently been diagnosed with IBS after 2 1/2 years of chronic pelvic pain. Have got large adhesion on my omentum (large flap of tissue covering bowel). I am due to see an IBS specialist nurse next month. I am trying to eat gluten/wheat/lactose free. I would like to know if anyone else feels constantly tired and like functioning on autopilot? I am so tired i can easily go to bed at 7pm and altho i dont go to sleep immediately....i feel better for being laid down. Is this normal? I work part time and have 3 kids and i am in bed before they are! Thank you x

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    Hi

    This is completely normal I have suffered with I b s for nearly 16 years I also get days where u feel totally drained I had 2 operations to remove my adhesions but think they may be back but trying new medication to help with my I b s symptoms and constipation so fingers crossed that helps do you take anything for your I b s ? 

    Thanks 

    Natasha 

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      Hiya, thanks for the reply! I take Citalopram (anti-depressant).....was on that though before all this started....i take co-codamol for pain relief but i also have liquid morphine if pain is severe, i have buscopan for the cramps and take ppi cover in the form of ranitidine. I just hate feeling so tired....and not even yawny tired...its a "im very drained" tired. I havent been so good with my food this past few days, eating things i know i shouldnt (why do i do that????) but the tiredness is there no matter what i do or dont eat? Xx

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    I also eat gluten wheat and dairy free, but feel stress is one of my main triggers 

    Thanks 

    Natasha 

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    New to this ibs thing also, what are are adhesions? Sorry I just don't understand. Antacid caused my problem. I don't get constipated or have the runs, just terrible stomach pain and bloating, ant acids caused such chronic fatigue for me, so I do understand that, I don't know how people tolerate ibs, its terrible. I hope your fatigue gets explained. Leaky gut springs to mind also. I'm thinking IBS retreat. Blowing my life's savings. If I do I will let you know the outcome. People do sometimes recover they just need the right teaching. I don't know about you but im the kind of person that needs someone to take the rains for a couple of weeks then I do it myself. Lottery win would help,.
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      Hiya, adhesions are like scar tissue that form on the inside of your body, usually as a result of have surgery....i have had 3 caesarean sections and my appendix removed so had a lot of surgery in the pelvic area. Last year i was in so much pain i had a camera inserted near my belly button and thats when they found a large adhesion stuck to front of bowel.....they left it where it was. So i feel im in pain almost every day!!! I agree with you though that a lottery win would be great and a break away from it all! It took my GP 2 years to diagnose me....it wil be 3 years this october ainc it all started and i am struggling...which has a knock on effect with my home life and my work. The one thing i have noticed is that everyone has different symptoms...some mild and some severe but at least we are not alone! X
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      IBS RETREAT? I am also new to having IBS, I'm 28 and I have the pains in sides but also have endometriosis( just had surgery to get that scraped/burned out). But pains are still there and are hard to bare. I miss work when it gets to bad. They gave me medicine that helps sometimes and I take a probiotic for digestive and female. My specialists and female doctor said that's a great thing to take with my issues or anyone with female and digestive problems. I also get very fatigue and it's horrible when on my monthly cycle. I have no kids yet and I'm getting married in october. I notice triggers when I eat yellow cheese or eat milk products wheat sometimes, lack of sleep, or really nervous or excited about something. I have loose bowels or I can be constipated for days. I bloat all the time. But I have noticed since my surgery for endometriosis it helped with weight loss and me taking that probiotic helps sometimes to properly go regular and normal bowel. They have detox waters on Pinterest you can do and herbal teas fro wal mart as well. Hope everyone gets better day by day. IBS is something I wish in no one
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    Hi, thank you for that, I understand that better, I guessed it was something like that but wondered if it was from something that started in the bowel first not from past surgeries. I am sorry you are suffering so much, especially in your home life. Can the do anything about the adhesion? Or will it cause more problems in the long run? Are you struggling with the loo thing also like most other sufferers or just from pain? There must be something they can do. What is the nurse supposed to do? I don't understand why they put people on ant acids with IBS, they make it worse. Well in my case it did. Oh lord I'm starting to rant..
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      Hiya! I was told that each "surgery" I have will cause more adhesions so its best left alone. They could cut it but it would probably cause more problems elsewhere! According to my GP, the IBS specialist nurse deals with hypnotherapy of the bowel. I have absolutely no idea what that entails but i am so desperate i will try and do pretty much Anything!! I do suffer with the loo thing....i get D & C and sometimes both together! Its horrible. My Mum is a coeliac but i tested negative. So how have you come to be diagnosed? Whats your story (if you dont mind me asking!) 😊
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    3 time lucky, twice I've lost this thread. Hypnotherapy is good if you relax into it enough. I never did sadly but a friend of mine has had a life changing experience from it. My problem was from taking ppi's the were too strong for me, wish it was ranitidine they gave me, I had gastritis but mild, I got dependent on ant acid due to rebound, they elevated my liver, caused depression and brain fog, it was horrible, burnt me so badly they caused mesenteric panniculitis. I was very I'll for a year mentally as well as physically, now I suffer with chronic pain, like yourself, but no d & c as yet. I don't get IBS, I think I have gastritis but a lot worse, I struggle with ranitidine in high dose. Before that I was cycling competitively and climbing, having a blast, too bad. Its such a shame about your adhesions attaching itself the the bowel, its a very sensitive organ,. Do you suffer with stress.? I'm waiting for my scan results again, I am bricking it as ever.
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      Hiya, what was the scan for? When do tou get the results? I am quite a stressed out person...always have been! But i dont think i am any more stressed than usual! My symptoms have been worse since having my gallbladder out last December.  But i dont know if thats normal or not?!? Maybe just a side effect! 😄
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      Hi Ducklet,

      it it tookme a couple of years to eat foods without some seriois reactions after my galblaer removed. I was only 19 yrs old with gallstones in my bile duct stopping the flow.  Once it was removed we lack the enzimes the galbladder produces in order to help with breaking down the foods we eat. For almost 5 years I was in agony very cognacent of making sure I have a balance of stomach enzymes/ probiotics. Always eat yogurt 2 -3 times a day. Never could eat any greasy fried foods and many foods with skins like peas and fruits. Lettuce , corn and cabbage. Just some of the irritating foods.

      eggs were a biggie every time..I discovered if coating my stomach with milk or bread / crackers before eating them  helped. Eating certain foods on a empty stomach can cause extreme cramping. If my stomach is coated & a slight bit of food on my stomach is all I neded to stave off cramps. It all takes time to identify what food cause reactions. I would suggest a journal. it is very helpful. Sugars and fruits also connect to my skin allergies . Alcohol another biggie for me.

      Another Example of food journals . I am allergic to latex( latex gloves) cannot eat fruits in the same family. Cantaloupe & the atex tree is in the same family and I cannot touch dandelions same family too. Knowing little things can make the difference. It's that milky sap in dandelions that is so reactive in my system.

      Keeping a journal and keep track of food cousins in the same family yet may not seem to know they are related may surprise u how they can effec u tummy IBS CAN REALLY be put into remission by not eating all the foods that u have found create issues for u and UR tummy!

      Some have celiac disease wheat and white flowers white sugars here a list of foods on the IBS WEB SITE THAT can help get u started with a food journal an feeling better. I just hate feeling that bad with IBS if u just take out junk and fried foods from UR diet a at first & I quarantee in just a few days u will feel 100% better. So just imagine finding all the foods that u could eliminate from UR diet to be free from IBS & put it into remission. No more dibilitating cramps. I have found my foods and diet pluses with adding additives to my food as well as finding remission.. Mostly thru eating whole foods no pre packaged or prepared foods.. Frozen dinners or fast foods. In most of those are the chemical preservatives and dyes and fillers that cause havoc with IBS. 

      GOOD LUCKbiggrin

       

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      Thankyou for your comments....is been really helpful to get others perspective on this....xx
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    how are your thyroid levles?
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      Last time they were checked About 8 months ago they were normal (for me)....i have had half my thyroid removed. But it may be worth me asking for another check just in case...! Thank you!
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    I think r wise to listen to UR body and take a break when u need too. Better than over doing then down for days. 

    E. Feel better soon.. This has its good days and tricky ones. Once u learn the foods to avoid and if UR doc prescribes a muscles relaxant for UR tummy muscles spasms u will do soo much better. ALSO a food Joirnal is veyy helpful..and for those tummy cramps hot tea is always helpful..

    TC&GB biggrin

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      great you're going for optimal radiant health. 

      what you take in is key...however there are some snags on the way...have you been eating raw broccoli, cabbage, kale...or any of the 'cruciferous' veg?

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      Last few days i have eaten things i know i shouldnt have eaten because i have felt so low...its like a vicious circle but normally i try to eat only gluten/wheat/dairy free but i still feel exhausted!! Im hoping when i see the IBS specialist nurse at the hospital in a few weeks, that she can help me! I have also been drinking a shake for breakfast called SuperEleven....its gluten free, dairy free etc and is packed full of all sorts of fruity healthy goodness....i mix it with almond milk and fruit and blend into a smoothie. Supposed to promote energy etc but it aint working for me!! Haha! X
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      haha....! ok ducklet well don't worry...you have made a fabulous start and you are clearly ready for a new path and have started going down it.

      don't wait to see some one else...become your own resource!

      but take care...the cruciferous veg can lower thyroid levels (...see The Paleo Mom for info re supplements...its ok  to eat those cruciferous greens in presence of selenium,  watch your iodine, iron and zinc levels too!) this is a useful strategy for those with hyperthyroidism ...i am so sorry you had some of your thyroid removed HOWEVER that is where you are now...and your levels were stablised..the root cause of the condition will not have changed however and you can learn to read yourself...especially with reg blood tests. asking for a copy of your results can really help you to understand!

      check out Isabella wentz...the thyroid pharmacist also. lots of resources these days...please will you share YOUR discoveries....GOOD LUCK! Speak soon x

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      the smoothie sounds great...but would you mind just listing the ingredients so we can have a peek? Are there raw veg ingreds...don't be disheartened but find the successes who can help you!
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      Thank u for your comments and suggestions....its very much appreciated! X
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      Super Eleven Shake is a breakthrough health mix that redefines the way you look and feel. An energising shake that aids in weight maintenance and wellbeing by packing eleven of the world's greatest ingredients, famous for their nutritional qualities, into one refreshing health shake. it's packed full of eleven of the best super foods sourced from high content soils, whilst containing no artificial additives or preservatives.

      The shake contains the following.

      • Acai berries.

      • Goji berries.

      • Hulled hemp seeds.

      • Spirulina.

      • Maca root.

      • Chia seeds.

      • Flax Seeds.

      • Camu Camu Berries.

      • Organic Green Tea Extract.

      • Organic Banana Fruit.

      • Organic Raw Cacao beans

      The above is the list of whats in it! Is there anything in there you can see that i shouldnt be having????

      X

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      I was expecting cruciferous veg to have gone in...but you're ok...if you have a low thyroid that is, now, and are working to elevate your TSH.

      Some people react to chia seeds but in your case you don't feel ANY response you were saying? Maybe give it a bit longer ...dietary adjustments are subtle and take awhile to have an effect. You don't feel worse?

      You seem really quite upbeat! Perhaps with good nutrition ...energy will creep up on you! You might enjoy cooking with coconut oil...don't touch those industrial seed oils....lovely lettuce with extra virgin olive oil and organic cyder vinegar in a jar and also grated carrot salads are great...also satisfying things like organic meat..must be organic ...you can eat the fat of the meat then...but chuck it if not organic as thats where the toxins get stored.

      Got some de-tox tea? I've just bought a packet so I'll keep you company...thinking of you. love marey x

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      Oh thankyou for your kind words and support....i suppose i do come across as being u
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      Sorry i pressed send by accident!! Where did you get the detox tea from?? Its late now but i will reply more tomorro i think....im so so tired! X
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      Good morning....well its my sons 10th birthday today so had a bit of dashing about to do but im home now so can relax! So tell me more about the detox tea? Have you tried it before? How are you feeling today? It seems strange "chatting" with you and not knowing who you are or where you are! My name is Nicola, im 40, married with 3 kids and live near Leeds in Yorkshire x

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