stomach cramps,discomfort,bloating,bowel changes?

The Dr. May give you something to comfort you, but you need to get to the root of it. The only success I have had is with my Natureopath.  Sometimes dairy or glutens can do that.  Maybe try just eating broth with vegetables in it for a week or so.  It's o.k. to change doctors. Find one that can help you. Ask around for references.  Check out the GAP diet. It's a quick healer for your gut. 

Hello tyler,

If your GP feels you have IBS then you have to listen because because they have your medical notes and know what medicines you may or may not be taking.

I have IBS and type 2 diabetes so I can tell you what it is like for me.

I was diagnosed after a colonoscopy 4 X rays and a CT scan. The had to be sure it was nothing else.

I find I can control it with diet, exercise and stress management. Stress management is my weak area.

For me I have to avoid wheat, rye, dairy products, citrus fruits, coffee, fats and oils, alcohol and fizzy drinks. For some reason anything acidic or spicy also causes me problems. I drink lots of water and try to take in probiotics each day.

This must sound very boring to a young university student, the problem is I must tell it as I find works for me.

The medications I have tried are colpermin which is peppermint oil in a gastroresistant capsule and two anti-spasmotic drugs called buscopan and mebeverine. The only one which worked for me is buscopan.

We are all different and symptoms can vary enormously with IBS.

Probably the best advice I can give you is to keep a diary of what you eat and drink and then see if there is any pattern that you can see. GP's love this sort of stuff so next time you see them show them what you have discovered.

Hope this helps you in some way

Wishing you a Happy Christmas

robert

KT47 Hi some one else on this sight had similar problems as yourself but sorry can't remember who my advise is go back to your GP and insist he /she checks you out properly. My problems have been on going for over 12 months now and don't seem to be improving because I've already had an endoscopy and two biopsis which were clear apart from some inflammation my doctor just puts it down to Lupus which I was diagnosed with in 1998. I hope you soon get sorted. Good luck

Hello again tyler,

KT47 does have a point, never be rude to your GP but you must be firm and request that they take another look at you. List all your symptoms on a sheet of paper and present this to them when they call you in for your appointment. If you are still not happy you can always ask to see another GP. I have done this twice, the second time they realised I had problems and I was sent to hospital right away.

Remember, you always have options.

robert