Unsure if it is IBS?
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Hello
Wondering if any of you can help or if you have any similar symptoms?
i started getting abdominal pain in the upper left side of my abdomen around 4 weeks ago, i wouldn't say it was severe pain just a dull ache, the pain seems to move around my abdomen the lower left side the centre and the upper right side. sometimes the pain on the upper right side is more severe and can prevent me from sleeping, however this pain has only happened twice in 4 weeks ( once was a severe stabbing pain the other was cramping like my body was being crushed.
my bowel movements have been changing from constipation to looser stools.
I also never feel hungry anymore, i wouldnt say that ive lost my appetite as i am still eating 3 meals a day but i just never feel hunger pains anymore if that makes sense. I had this symptom early last year during a flare up but it passed.
ive been to my GP who conducted blood tests and a 2 stool samples
the stool samples came back fine. My blood tests were fine apart from B12 and Folic acid were on the lower end of the normal range so was prescribed some folic acid tablets for a month. They also said they did a slight test for coeliac disease which came back as "slightly unlikely" that i have it.
My GP seems to think it is just my IBS but i worry it could be something worse as even though i have had flare ups of IBS in the past it passes within a few days to a week, this pain has become more constant so i am wondering if anyone else has IBS pain that lasts this long? I do suffer really bad health anxiety so keep thinking its something bad when it probably isnt.
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Kileen darrell60456
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Hi Darrell, I have had what sound like similar pains and discomfort. My doctor has also said its IBS after several tests and ultrasounds etc. Does you stomach make any noises? Have you noticed that you get these flare ups after eating certain things or is it there constantly? I am also a sufferer of anxiety and worry constantly that my doctor has missed something. Unfortunately though, its a vicious circle as stress and anxiety can be one of the main triggers for IBS and GI issues.
darrell60456 Kileen
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Hi, thanks for your reply.
My stomach does make a few noises, what i can only describe as bubbles popping.
i woke up today with no pain the first time in about 4 weeks and had wholemeal toast for breakfast and the pain and aches have started again within a few hours of eating, which leads me to think it is possibly triggered by gluten and wheat products.
My gp has ordered an Endoscopy last year however due to covid and the changing of restrictions my appointment keeps getting cancelled and then rescheduled.
I agree tho the anxiety and thinking about it and worrying does make it worse, I managed to book a GP appointment for next week so hopefully i can get some more answers there.