pain all over stomach - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

hike12 · 02-26-2008, 12:56 PM

is this ibs ive had pain all over my stomach and bowels for last three weeks .it cramping pain sometimes its a dull ache but its there all day and when i get up in the mornings.but its worse after eating ive had constiption and semi soft stools but you can see all food in the stool and the past three days its been like a light brown to yellowy orangey colour.i have loads of gas from this and the pain goes from down low to up under my ribs.as anybody else experienced these symptoms if so could you let me know .thankyou

bellyblues · 02-26-2008, 10:35 PM

My symptoms are similar but I don't typically see food in the stool unless I've eaten lettuce, tomatoes or corn. Color is usually a reflection of what I've eaten but usually it's just the normal color.

I too experience constant pain or discomfort and mine often sneaks up under the ribs as well. We all experience the pain in different ways and with different regularity.

To receive a dx of IBS, you should schedule some tests, particularly a colonoscopy. Generally, a doc will consider how long such symptoms have been present and for IBS it is three months or more. If you contine to feel bad, you might want to make an appointment with your doc.

SunnaSunna · 02-28-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hike12

is this ibs ive had pain all over my stomach and bowels for last three weeks .it cramping pain sometimes its a dull ache but its there all day and when i get up in the mornings.but its worse after eating ive had constiption and semi soft stools but you can see all food in the stool and the past three days its been like a light brown to yellowy orangey colour.i have loads of gas from this and the pain goes from down low to up under my ribs.as anybody else experienced these symptoms if so could you let me know .thankyou

I find that certain foods will irritate me more then others. Try keeping a "log" of what you're eating and how you're reacting, that's how i figured out what to stay away from.

The testing for IBS can be annoying, especially when the 3 doctors that i looked to for opinions tell me that it's hard to diagnos. I've also been to see a homeopathic doctor, i figure it can't hurt to try all avenues! He started me on this liquid called Iberogast. It tastes like crap but i've been on it now for a few weeks and I find that its helped with the pain.

hike12 · 02-28-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SunnaSunna

I find that certain foods will irritate me more then others. Try keeping a "log" of what you're eating and how you're reacting, that's how i figured out what to stay away from.

The testing for IBS can be annoying, especially when the 3 doctors that i looked to for opinions tell me that it's hard to diagnos. I've also been to see a homeopathic doctor, i figure it can't hurt to try all avenues! He started me on this liquid called Iberogast. It tastes like crap but i've been on it now for a few weeks and I find that its helped with the pain.

try peppermint oil as well i used to use them and they were a great help.and thanks for the rely

mungam · 03-05-2008, 08:10 AM

i also get pains in my sides and across my lower back which is only relieved by a visit to the toilet then as i start to eat again and my bowels begin to gradually fill up again the whole miserable process starts again.changes in diet are no help.I have tried many different medications none of them work.Going to my GP was a complete waste of time some of them should try living with it! It dominates my life now to the extent i hate most of my days that occur.So what the hell can you do about this.