Can you help me? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

BombayBlue · 04-28-2004, 06:45 PM

Hi, I'm 27. My doctor has diagnosed me with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation. I have been taking Zelnorm since last Wednesday. I still feel all the symptoms I've described to my doctor by it doesn't address the fece odor problem. During the morning I don't smell like feces but by the end of the day I do. My anus does not feel wet so I'm not sure if it is feces incontinence. I just want to get rid of the odor.

Some history, I've had internal hemorrhoids for over a year now and it has not gone away. It doesn't seem to bother me but should it have gone away? My biggest concern is whenever I have a bowel movement the lip of hte anus flips out and will not return without some help. My doctor has asked me to demonstrate by putting pressure on it but it doesn't come out unless I need to go. I think it is a weaken of the sphicter muscle but I'm not sure.

Can anyone help me? I will be seeing my doctor in two weeks for a follow-up to double check the condition of my IBS with C.

Harry · 04-29-2004, 11:32 PM

That is very interesting !! What symptoms do you have for your Doctor to Diagnose you with IBS. And what about your constipation???

Thanks

SuzU · 04-30-2004, 09:47 AM

I know lactose intolerance causes some very foul smelling gas. I also know it is possible to release small amounts of gas throughout the day and not even realize it. This could be causing the odor you are smelling.

Is it possible you could be lactose intolerant on top of having IBS?

Perhaps you could try taking lactaid or Dairy-Ease and see if this helps the odor.

If you've already tried/considered this and it isn't the case, then I would ask your doctor about it.

BombayBlue · 05-01-2004, 06:33 PM

Hi Harry,

Thanks for looking into my questions. I really appreciate the help.

I mentioned to my doctor that I have been having these symptoms for the past 2 years:

- Constipation (I've always had this)
- Pain in my sides (Usually the left side which is usually relieved after a bowel movement)
- Bloating and gas
- Pain in the pelvic area (mainly near the anus)

BombayBlue · 05-02-2004, 03:11 PM

Thank you for you reply Harry.

I will read the Board about the ROME Criteria for IBS and relay this to my doctor. In the mean time, I'll look fo rhte following items you mentioned to help me regulate my digestive system.

Thanks again!