poo problems - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

katie tattie · 07-05-2006, 02:20 AM

Hi, I was hoping someone may be able to answer some questions for me. I was diagnosed with IBS 3 years ago, I had the usual symptoms going to the loo all the time and cramping which was usually relieved when having a bowel movement.
Over the past month or so my symptoms have changed, the old symptoms are now accompanied by vomiting, weight loss, no appetite, and feeling hot and cold. I also have pains around my diaphram especially on the left side.

My Dr does not seem to have the time of day for me as she says I have IBS and that is that!.

The thing is I don't usually look at my BM after I have been as I am just glad to have it out! but today for some reason I felt I needed to look. I had what I can only describe as roughly 6 inch stringy thing, (looking somewhat like spaggetti) and slimey, a kind of greeny, beige colour.

I am really concerned that the dr has overlooked something.

Could someone please give me some advice.

occ · 07-05-2006, 05:11 PM

I have IBS also and sometimes I have the exact same symptoms that you are describing.

I went to my Dr today and described to her what was going on. What has helped me was starting on Prioselc (sp) and Zelnorm. Also, I have been taking a mild laxative (Ex lax), which has also helped. For the first time today, I was actually hungry. I was diagnosed with IBS-C about 2 1/2 years ago and I have stayed away from seeds and nuts, which for me triggers my IBS / diverticouitis.

Talk with your Dr about the PPI and Zelnorm and think about the Ex lax. It sure has helped me.

HTH and I hope that you feel better soon!

gort · 07-14-2006, 10:25 PM

Studies show that l-glutamine helps repair a weakened gut lining, and n-acetyl-cysteine corrects oxidative damage to the lining caused by clostridium difficile. Both of these amino acids help kill bad bacteria in the gut, too, reducing cramping.

Cheyenne1 · 07-14-2006, 11:29 PM

Ok lemme try this again! I got me a finger here that likes to hit backspace at the most inconveinent times! lol

Ok Hi girls I have a product for you! I should get paid for this but I am soooo in debt to this company I wouldnt think of it! My MIL suffers from impaction really bad (tore her bowel last year!) the product is called Fruit eze
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Ive already passed this on to so many others suffering from IBS and their response.. they love it! Its their new best friend. Hope this helps ya!

lola003 · 07-24-2006, 05:37 AM

I ordered Fruit eze reccomended by my doctor. Only thing it did was give me gas. I have for about 24 days tried the Dr. Natura colonix (colon cleanse) and after 50 years of suffereing from not being about to go, I feel great.

Deb in CT