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Jack052
Jack052

Thank you all for being willing to share ideas.  I recently began having this problem -- of bad constipation and also diarrhea. This, plus I have been having bad congestion.  I was diagnosed by an ER doctor as having IBS.  I don't have fever.  

 I do have cramps in my intestinal area.  I'm taking bentyl (or something like it) for the cramps and another med for constipation.

  Does anybody have any suggestions?  Any success stories?

 

 

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  • Akn
    Akn Jack052

    Posted

    Have you tried psyllium husk for that.psyllium husk controls both diarrhea and constipation.
  • frazzled
    frazzled Jack052

    Posted

    Hi Jack:  

    A few questions:  Were you told what type of IBS you have?  Is it more constipation (not going for several days) or is it alternating some days c and others d or hard and then soft or liquid stool at the same time?  Tell us about the congestion.  Do you mean that your lungs are congested or your sinus/nose?  Does the pain in your abd move around and do you have gas?  Do you have any food allergies?  Why did you go to the ER -- the pain from cramps? 

    Having a few more details will help those who reply make suggestions based on your symptoms.

    • Jack052
      Jack052 frazzled

      Posted

      Not told what kind of IBS.  The problem that sent me to the ER was bad diarrhea and it was too late to see a regular doc.  It's mainly constipation (and cramps).  The pain is almost always in my lower left abdominal area.

        No gas.

    • frazzled
      frazzled Jack052

      Posted

      That's where I have a lot of pain because I have diverticulosis (pockets in lower left sigmoid colon that become irritated if not cleared out by fiber.  I have to avoid eating seeds and other foods that clog up the pockets the result in pain.  Drink more water, add more fiber (check the low FODMAP to see what to avoid or not) and avoid foods with seeds.  I also have Pedilyte that I drink to replace lost electrolytes after bouts of diarrhea.  Hope you are feeling better. 

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Jack052

      Posted

      When I was diagnosed with IBS, I wasn't told what type I had either.  However, I knew myself  from doing research I had IBS C mainly with occasional bouts of IBS A.

  • Sloganlogo
    Sloganlogo Jack052

    Posted

    Does sound like IBS.

    Did you have any other tests like Colonoscopy or Endoscopy? Those test all but 5% can show diffently Ibs.

    Ibs is diagnosed when all other problems are ruled out.

    All the symptoms you state I have regularly including congestion and nasal drip this side of it was linked to stress and anxiety.Are you stressed at the moment.

    I have found peppermint oil and peppermit tea really really help for me but I know it's not for everyone

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Jack052

    Posted

    Does bentyl help your cramps? Try Imodium for the diarrhoea; this works for me.  I take Buscopan and Nurofen for stomach pain and treat constipation with fruit.  You may have to try several medications to find a suitable one.
    • Jack052
      Jack052 pippa58442

      Posted

      Right now I'm eating chicken soup and yogurt and bananas for all my meals, plus taking a multivitamin.

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Jack052

      Posted

      Maybe try the Low Fodmap Diet or see a dietician to get more variety into your diet according to the foods you can eat to make sure you are getting a balanced diet.  Strange flavours in your mouth is also an IBS symptom.
  • martin31040
    martin31040 Jack052

    Posted

    Do you get plenty of fibre?, check out the Fodmap diet things likely to cause gut problems, have you ever had Chia seeds?, if you get some Chia seeds soak about a tablespoon full in a glass of water for about an hour or two stirring regularly add a bit of juice for taste and drink, Chia seeds contain loads of fibre, it's generally trial and error, drink plenty of fluids, good luck.

    • frazzled
      frazzled martin31040

      Posted

      Hi martin:   I use to drink fluid with chia seeds every day but found that the seeds (even tho enlarged by water) were still getting lodged in pockets in my lower left colon.  I had to stop even tho I didn't want to and I have to avoid seeds.  I love nuts of all kinds but I have to chew them so they are perfectly smooth before I shallow them but they get caught in the pockets too.  Sigh.

  • Jack052
    Jack052

    Posted

    I started posting yesterday about IBS and my symptoms.  One thing I've noticed is that I have sort of a metallic taste in my mouth.  

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