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IBS/Perimenopause? I am going crazy please help

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jennifer85396
jennifer85396

Hi this is Jennifer, i am 49 and have two children.. I started suffering from IBS over 10 years ago by my GP.  I was put on Dicyclomine (Bentyl) horrible drug.  I suffer from D and at times Constipation.  Cramps and nausea after BM's, sometimes I go 5 to 6 times a day.  Some days can barely go once.  Now my Period's come late or early, heavy or light..I have read the 66 symptoms of Peri and have compared my symptoms to other ladies I know.  Including my own sister.  Joint pain, headaches, fatigue, mood swings, depression, anxiety, bloating.  Now, my IBS seems to be getting worse.  Intermittent pains all over my abdomen, especially the right side.  Twinges, terrible gas and bloating.  Back pain..it's endless.  I have had two colonoscopies, and two endoscopies.  Blood tests, pelvic sonograms.  The doctors just say IBS watch what you eat and keep your stress down. OK.  I just really need to know if there is any help out there.  The only thing that has ever helped is Vicodin.  Doctors will not give it to you unless you are almost dead or had surgery.  I tell them, not everyone gets addicted to everything!! Someone please help me out...

 

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  • becky221
    becky221 jennifer85396

    Posted

    I have IBS too with the same symptoms. Not quite as bad as you though. Ask the doctor if you can try Levsin. I take the generic. Works wonders for me and works immediately. Although I have found that it's best to stay ahead and take it before problems start. Worth a try. Good luck.
    • becky221
      becky221

      Posted

      Oh, and I took Bentyl too. Levsin is much better.
  • helen64949
    helen64949 jennifer85396

    Posted

    IBS can certainly flare up in peri menopause, try to avoid insoluble fibre and only eat soluble fibre, this simple change helped me a lot.
  • sheryl37154
    sheryl37154 jennifer85396

    Posted

    Have you been tested for helicobacter pylori?  After testing, not before as it suppresses the problem and gives a neg result, KEFIR is very good - you may have to make it yourself.  Also, take some very good probiotics.

     

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