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Ibs - something else

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asadullah99676
asadullah99676

hi am 23 and having been suffering from stomach problem for the past 6 months now.

I have been to my doctor several times and doctors have carried out blood tests and stool test but have come all clear but my symptoms are just getting worse day by day.

my symptoms are weakness in legs, sore eyes, sore tongue overall whole body feels week and I do get alot cramps in my stomach specially left side of my stomach. I haven't had any blood in my stool or constant diarrhoea.

i have attached pictures of my recent stool.

I'm really scared please can someone help.

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  • sam18386
    sam18386 asadullah99676

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    hi asadullah, i read your post with interest because ibs didn't occur to me but something like chron's, coeliac disease, milk intolerance or something else. you are young to get IBS but it isn't impossible! you're right something is wrong but what i don't know?

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee asadullah99676

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    Did your blood test search for antibodies? Your symptoms sound very much like Sjogrens syndrome. Its not easily identified but all those symptoms seem to go together.Its not Cancer. Ask your doctor to consider the possibility. In the mean time treat your dry eyes with Hypromellose drops which you should be able to buy. You can also get pastilles for dry/sore mouth. They encourage saliva. Your pics seem to show a lot of gas in your stools which may be what is causing the cramps. Try eating a very bland diet like rice and chicken with no vegetables for a week. If the pain gets better start introducing veg. If the pain comes back then its the veg causing the problems. Things like cabbage and cauliflower and broccoli will cause gas. Also pulses.

    You may have several different problems and each one needs treating separately.

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