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Is it normal to be in so much pain?

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ella99432
ella99432

Where do I even begin... My IBS problems are mainly bloating, loose stools and recently diarrhea.

This past Friday, I got diarrhea and afterwards my stomach felt super tight and bloated. It has been really bloated ever since. The only thing that works when I'm bloated is Silicea. I took one packed last night (Saturday) before bed and the pain intensified (I think it was due to my dinner though). I have been in SO MUCH PAIN today. I can't even decribe the pain I've been in. But it's like... That soreness in your muscles the day after you workout BUT IN MY INTESTINES KIND OF?! I know it's probably just a lot of trapped gas because it vanished for around an hour after my stomach was grumbling a lot. Then it came back after I drank some blueberry smoothie with probiotics. It's making me nauseous as well.

I don't know what to do. I have been doing stool tests like 3 months ago. I also eat gluten and dairy free, I eat probiotics. After the stool tests, my doctor just said "you have IBS". Well, tell me something I don't know.. So I'm not getting much help.

Is this really normal? I'm also having my period right now btw.

I have bought some herbs that are supposed to kill parasites because I have for a long time assumed I have either parasites or SIBO. I feel like that's my last resort.

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  • Marinab
    Marinab ella99432

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    I am 53 and had that issue for years. I went on the pill and it helped tremendously. Also, taking NSAIDs a few days before you expect your period might help quiet down the prostaglandins that trigger the uterus and intestines to contract . I always found I went from IBS-C to IBS-D at that time. Maybe taking a fiber supplement mid-cycle to combat the bloat but stop it three days prior to your period?I agree that the blueberries could be trouble. I stop all fruit and veggies when trying to calm my GI down.

    • ella99432
      ella99432 Marinab

      Posted

      I don't dare going on the pill due to side effects. I've heard NSAIDs can ruin your gut health, but would paracetamol be fine?

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 ella99432

      Posted

      I agree. You should not mess with your hormones by taking the pill.

      Some people get problems with their gut taking NSAIDS whereas others don't. Don't believe everything you read. Simply make sure you take them with food and don't take them long term.. With the severe pain you are getting, I don't think paracetemol would be strong enough. I don't find them effective.

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