Ibs help needed *warning* grose details 🤦♂️
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Hi all I need some advice please the drs say I have pi ibs but the diagnosis doesn't fit (or maybe it does I'm not sure lol)
So I have had
1x full bloods high infection
2x internal all clear
2x stomach inspection all clear
1x 2nd full blood all clear
1x ca125 test all clear
10x drs appointments
This all started when I came back from honeymoon it has got better but symptoms now are
Cramping in the morning relieved by bowel movement normaly diaroer
Ok for a fe hours then a 2nd load of diaroer
This seems to clear it up and then another cramping session before bed and diaroer.
Random nausea
Terrible wind at night the sounds of them wake me up and husband 🙈
On a bad day can go 5 times on a good day 3 sometime poo can be formed and normal but that's usually the evening.
I always have a tummy ache not bad just a full ache if that makes sense.
I also have anxiety and depression and take sertraline for this.
It never wakes me up no cramping or anything there is no blood In stool or when I wipe but there is mucus which looks like little bits of onion skin.
Can anyone please relate it's ruining my life I worry constantly about it.
Please help
Linzi
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pippa58442 linzi27029
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Don't worry, all these symptoms fit with IBS especially feeling relief after a bowel movement. Everyone experiences IBS differently. Accept your diagnosis and trust your doctor because all your tests are negative. Try distraction techniques such as a hobby and exercise. Ask your doctor for a stronger anti anxiety medication or higher dose. If you are still anxious, your meds may not be working. If you have been on them for a while you may have developed an immunity to them. Ask about CBT and gut targeted hypnosis to tackle your anxiety and IBS. Controlling your anxiety is key to feeling better. Diagnosis acceptance will help you greatly. The more you worry and doubt, the more flare ups you will get. My IBS diagnosis cured my health anxiety immediately and my symptoms improved.
rhonda19552 linzi27029
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Hi I can relate
I have ibs Pi most likely
5 months ago I contracted semonella - poo sample confirmed
Ever since stools never been normal ie one solid formation
Every morning have to rush to the toilet
For first few months and still randomly very soft stools
Now I have small pieces forming sometimes they float I have pencil stools too at times
I am a nervous wreck as I just want things to go back to normal
I am on lexapro and it's helping a bit but still not really stopping the anxiety.
You've had all the tests so be reassured okay.
Stay off lactose and wheat products. Also alcohol.
The fodmap diet may help.
Goodluck I so relate
linzi27029
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Thank you made me feel a bit less alone with it I am so fed up of always feeling ill. Will have a chat with my dr about upping my sertraline if things don't look better.
Thank you so much 😊 never been so obsessed with poo before lol
Enjoy the sunshine
Linzi xx
pippa58442 linzi27029
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I used to get obsessed with poo when I was undiagnosed. However, once my symptoms were explained to me fully. this worry cleared up. There are many people with IBS struggling with their symptoms; you're not the only one. Another option is to ask to be referred to an iBS clinic. They will spend more time with you and tailor treatment to your specfic symptoms and give you coping mechanisms.
linzi27029
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My dr is obsessed with treating the anxiety rather than the ibs I have noticed a few things help so will persevere. It's a viscous cycle I worry all the time about my bowels and this in turn makes them worse lol think my husband wants to throttle me lol xx
pippa58442 linzi27029
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