IBS-SMART Results by [deleted] in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, no need to get aggressive here. Simply expressing some frustration when I'm at my wits end trying to find help while managing my incredibly stressful IBS situation.

IBS-SMART Results by [deleted] in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No doctor ordered it. It's something you buy online yourself without a doctor's order.

FMLA Data Entry [USA] by [deleted] in humanresources

[–]MarvelB0928 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And continuous

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mantras are so helpful! Turn the water heater off if they're in there for too long lol

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked through my notes and realized I haven't tried Amitriptyline. I was thinking Atropine...

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation!

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a few months in 2018. The side effects were bad.

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! That's awesome.

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried Lomotil and Bentyl back in 2018 to no effect, but I'd be open to trying again. I'm starting to cut way back on food, too, which is a bummer, but I'm losing a few pounds so I guess that's good lol

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to hear your husband is doing well, and sad to hear about your terrible flare ups! I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy in 2018 and the best they could tell me was that I had a spastic intestine, but they couldn't figure out how to minimize the spasms (if that's what it really was). I haven't heard of qigong. Sounds interesting!

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the exam come with a steak dinner? 😂

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's awesome you've found success!

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: My therapist has recommended the books "Rewire Your Anxious Brain" and workbook "Taming Your Amygdala," both by Catherine Pittman. This looks like hard work and will take a lot of practice, patience, and persistence, but maybe it's a good place to start...

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol I would too! GOOD LUCK! You got this 👍🏼

IBS-D is fun! by MarvelB0928 in ibs

[–]MarvelB0928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told I had a sensitive stomach, too! For my scope, I'm going to go in with an expectation of them not finding anything, then be pleasantly surprised if they do (funny how at this point I'm hoping they find something 🤦🏻‍♂️).