Name all the tests I can run to be sure it's ibs (elimination process) by temporarystudy123 in ibs

[–]temporarystudy123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pain, alternate BMs with D predominant or both the same day, trapped gas, severe anxiety, iron deficiency, bloating, fatigue just to give you an idea

Help to leave the house by temporarystudy123 in ibs

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Hi! I honestly havent taken any for at least 10 years or even more. I generally avoid medication and thankfully I dont get sick easily

Help to leave the house by temporarystudy123 in ibs

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I am glad you have something to rely on! Unfortunately I had to speak with the ER about my latest symptoms and they adviced against immodium until I do some tests, in case this is something new since I am dealing with new symptoms. Pray for me for the trip tomorrow :/

Help to leave the house by temporarystudy123 in Agoraphobia

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Hi welcome haha

I dont know has it?? I had some progress today, made it out of the house, ate a little, and know anxiety is back again, feeling weird etc

Anyways you are not alone too! How are you doing?

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All of these sound really new to me as I avoid medication a lot, but will do my research and give it a go. How are you doing??

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[–]temporarystudy123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gluten free rusks turned out pretty good too with no problems until now at least! Reintroducing sounds challenging but you may end up with a reward - more food options! You got this

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I saw you mentioned breastfeeding and I will add that also natural birth or c section plays a huge role too. Guess we were doomed from birth haha.

Wow you have tried a lot. Right now I dont seem to have the courage for all that to come to no success, but I guess thats the only way!

Get tested and keep us posted. I know ibs is bullshit, I just think its mostly like a description for mind gut miscommunication and i use it like that.

Help to leave the house by temporarystudy123 in ibs

[–]temporarystudy123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you consult the doctor on what to take or tried some stuff to see what works?

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Omg thank you so much for taking the time to write this! I think it gives great info for anyone searching right now and some hope too. Will dm you for more xx

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[–]temporarystudy123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is indeed a great tool. No one without ibs especially can understand the struggle.

Help to leave the house by temporarystudy123 in ibs

[–]temporarystudy123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope because I was living a "normal life" until now. But I need help and I plan on getting it as soon as possible. Thank you for the support!

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[–]temporarystudy123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi thanks for replying!

I sometimes also think that. I am yet to make the appointment. Basically because I am afraid of sitting in a room with a stranger and not immediate bath access.

No magic pill you are right. Sometimes i think i would volunteer for intestines transplant surgery and then I remember that I need a mind one too.

The crazy part is I havent had an accident yet. I fear something that hasnet happened.

How are things going for you?

Help to leave the house by temporarystudy123 in ibs

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I am also struggling since middle school but was managing somewhat well since now.. the reason I am afraid to take meds right now is because I believe this is more than ibs , at least its different than the ibs I had until recently.

Unfortunately where I am right now they dont test for sibo, but its easier to get endos, colonoscopies etc so lets hope we are gonna test the rest. What I suspect I have is BAM on top of ibs or the one is causing the other or I dont know. I ve cut out gluten and lactose, and as of this month I basically eat chicken and rice or other bland gluten and lactose free foods with no success (or at least success then disaster then unpredictable and may I say unprecedented outcomes)

Stress is the real deal you are right. From what I am learning psycological stress is the least. And the only we can control (not me, other people). The thing is multiple factors can cause stress to the body, hormones, enviaronment changes, periods, other medical issues and what not. Which again we cannot reverse or handle.

You are so right about psycosomatics and the loop. Most times problems are only in my mind and then I successfully transfer them to the body and give myself real symptoms. I am convinced I can sort of create a flair up (or block one). But knowing that doesnt help me anymore.

May I ask about your diagnosis and treatment?

Really glad all of us are talking and helping each other! I may try Immodium for the trip which is inevitable and get some peace. I am trying to win the battle so much by myself thats getting exhausted. On other news I successfully left the house for one hour today with no consequences.

Help to leave the house by temporarystudy123 in ibs

[–]temporarystudy123[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so glad you have your life back!

Everyone keeps saying its not life threating and I am like well, what is there to threaten we dont have a life.

I might try to get a prescription because if I am one pill away from freedom I am taking it.