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Think I have IBS

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zoomorph
zoomorph

I've not been diagnosed but pretty sure I've got IBS...symptoms started 5 days ago and I've previously had similar episodes. It starts as back discomfort and feels sore and inflamed inside, discomfort spreads out towards my hips too, I've also got acid reflux, mucus in stools and bloating. It seems to have started since I had a chilli con carne, which was very mild so I topped with jarred jalapeños. Could it be the kidney beans or chilli causing flare up?

How long do people's flares ups last?

Anyone else get lots of back discomfort?

Also I have discharge which I think is related somehow, anyone else get this?

And finally Any tips on easing my symptoms?

Thanks for reading

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  • pat11500
    pat11500 zoomorph

    Posted

    I posted a reply to you but the Mods here are vetting it.. Anyway, I have the same symptoms as you and it sounds like the chillies probably caused a flare up. You have to be so careful with spicy foods. Flare ups can last weeks/months, depends. I also get very tender and bloated. There are medications you can take to ease the synptoms. Your GP or chemist will help with that. A howater bottle will help ease the pain too. I keep a diary now. what I suggest you do is eat a bland diet for a few days until your discomfort dies down and then introduce different food groups slowly one by one to see which ones trigger an attack. 
  • borderriever
    borderriever zoomorph

    Posted

    Go to the chemist and ask what they recommend for an upset tummy, there are some good mixtures that will calm the irritation of tummy and bowel.

    If it fails to get better talk to your GP, however it may be calme quicker by seeing your chemist

    BOB

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 zoomorph

    Posted

    My IBS flare ups can last days, weeks or months. I have stomach pain that moves about. I have had back pain, nausea, constipation and loose stools.  I have no food intolerance although food triggers are common. Avoid spicy foods and try antacids or milk for the heartburn.  See your doctor for an official diagnosis.  Do you have bowel habit change?  This is another telltale sign of IBS
  • MarieAzzi84
    MarieAzzi84 zoomorph

    Posted

    colpermin is very good to calm down ibs can be quite expensive but sometimes pharmacist will give you a cheaper type which are just as good hope this helps
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