Dee77
01-27-2005, 06:08 PM
What kind of tests show you have this? Or is there a medical test?
I have the constopation type. Not sure if its constipation/stools are not hard, just no feeling to go.
Taking fiber/gas has gotten worse.
I have been thru colonics-just to get stool out and not sure if I felt inflamation or stretched out later, also felt this way after a colonoscopy(i do have diverticulitis)laxatives make me feel this way too
Feel nausea alot-I always go some but can not completely empty. Sometimes I feel it at my rectum and it comes out.
Under extreme amount of stress anymore.
SO a gallon of water-maybe I need more water. When I drink water I feel cold. I have been weird.
Been back to doctors alot and they want me to swallow a scope but since my financial situation I cant do it. When I feel so full of stool it causes alot of pressure on stomach and sometimes stomach feel shard and am on prevacid-not sure if i need it. tired of being sick
I have the constopation type. Not sure if its constipation/stools are not hard, just no feeling to go.
Taking fiber/gas has gotten worse.
I have been thru colonics-just to get stool out and not sure if I felt inflamation or stretched out later, also felt this way after a colonoscopy(i do have diverticulitis)laxatives make me feel this way too
Feel nausea alot-I always go some but can not completely empty. Sometimes I feel it at my rectum and it comes out.
Under extreme amount of stress anymore.
SO a gallon of water-maybe I need more water. When I drink water I feel cold. I have been weird.
Been back to doctors alot and they want me to swallow a scope but since my financial situation I cant do it. When I feel so full of stool it causes alot of pressure on stomach and sometimes stomach feel shard and am on prevacid-not sure if i need it. tired of being sick
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princesspea
01-28-2005, 10:01 PM
Oh Dee,
I'm so sorry you are so miserible. It sounds terrible. There is no definative test for IBS. They dx it by ruling out other things. I'm sorry I don't have better news there.
Now before you read on I am not a doctor this is just my own experience with IBS.
I'm also sorry you can't afford the scope. It's pretty important. I had neasua pretty bad but mine ended up being stomach acid. The only way they knew it was with a berium swollow with a small bowel follow through. I too am on prevacid. There are others out there that might work better - Protonix, Nexium, AcipHex just to name a few. Ask your doc for sample so you can see which one is best for you. I will be having my scope next month.
They found diverticula in my colon to. I understand they are pretty common in people that a cronicly C.
I have C too. It gets pretty bad though I've never had hard stools. The frustration can really be bad. The stress from the frustration can effect your IBS. You might want to try some relaxation techniques or meditation. I've heard that self hypnosis can help also but, I know nothing about that.
The problem with the fiber might just be the kind of fiber you're taking. The one I take doesn't cause me any gas but, everyones different. Don't give up on the fiber idea. You just haven't found the right one yet!
Be careful with the colonics. There maybe some safe ones out there but there are ones with senna in it. Even though it's a natural herb it can cause dependency and make your C worse. A plain water enima is better if you have to use something. There is something called fleets enimas that are for sale. They are supposed to work for some people. They never did anything for me. There is also a presciption med - Mirilax - it comes in a generic too call Glycolax. It's a BIG help.
You hit the nail on the head with the water. You should be working up to a gallon a day. It takes a while to get there but you need water in your system! It will make a difference.
Now NONE of this is suppose to take the place of your doctors advice!!! I am NOT a doctor. I'm just telling you what seems to be working for me.
Take care.
Love,
Jamie
I'm so sorry you are so miserible. It sounds terrible. There is no definative test for IBS. They dx it by ruling out other things. I'm sorry I don't have better news there.
Now before you read on I am not a doctor this is just my own experience with IBS.
I'm also sorry you can't afford the scope. It's pretty important. I had neasua pretty bad but mine ended up being stomach acid. The only way they knew it was with a berium swollow with a small bowel follow through. I too am on prevacid. There are others out there that might work better - Protonix, Nexium, AcipHex just to name a few. Ask your doc for sample so you can see which one is best for you. I will be having my scope next month.
They found diverticula in my colon to. I understand they are pretty common in people that a cronicly C.
I have C too. It gets pretty bad though I've never had hard stools. The frustration can really be bad. The stress from the frustration can effect your IBS. You might want to try some relaxation techniques or meditation. I've heard that self hypnosis can help also but, I know nothing about that.
The problem with the fiber might just be the kind of fiber you're taking. The one I take doesn't cause me any gas but, everyones different. Don't give up on the fiber idea. You just haven't found the right one yet!
Be careful with the colonics. There maybe some safe ones out there but there are ones with senna in it. Even though it's a natural herb it can cause dependency and make your C worse. A plain water enima is better if you have to use something. There is something called fleets enimas that are for sale. They are supposed to work for some people. They never did anything for me. There is also a presciption med - Mirilax - it comes in a generic too call Glycolax. It's a BIG help.
You hit the nail on the head with the water. You should be working up to a gallon a day. It takes a while to get there but you need water in your system! It will make a difference.
Now NONE of this is suppose to take the place of your doctors advice!!! I am NOT a doctor. I'm just telling you what seems to be working for me.
Take care.
Love,
Jamie
Dee77
02-26-2005, 09:19 PM
Hi Jamie,
I just might have to do the scope, but already in financial trouble. Stress is a big part of my issues.
What kind of fiber do you take? I have tried metamucil and some other with apple, oatmeal, psyllum in it
Miralax did nothing for me
Thank you for replying.
I just might have to do the scope, but already in financial trouble. Stress is a big part of my issues.
What kind of fiber do you take? I have tried metamucil and some other with apple, oatmeal, psyllum in it
Miralax did nothing for me
Thank you for replying.