Do I have IBS? Other questions about IBS along with this as well...?!
Question: Does anyone here have IBS? Is it easy to live with? Do you get attacks often? What are good things to avoid eating?
I think I have IBS, not really sure though... once or twice a month I will have diarreah for a day or two, or I'll be constipated, I get pains. I don't have blood or mucus in my stool but most of the time when I go to the bathroom it doesn't feel like I'm done yet, but apparently I am. I've also noticed that this happens around my period a lot... do you think I have it? Any advice? THANKS :D
Answers: Does anyone here have IBS? Is it easy to live with? Do you get attacks often? What are good things to avoid eating?
I think I have IBS, not really sure though... once or twice a month I will have diarreah for a day or two, or I'll be constipated, I get pains. I don't have blood or mucus in my stool but most of the time when I go to the bathroom it doesn't feel like I'm done yet, but apparently I am. I've also noticed that this happens around my period a lot... do you think I have it? Any advice? THANKS :D
The late Dr. Donald Carrow once said that IBS is mostly a catch-all phrase used for abdominal symptoms by doctors who don't know a whole lot.
This sounds about right to me. It's sort of is like "Social Anxiety Disorder" - another term invented by those who don't have too many smarts.
The chances are that your symptoms could be brought on by stress or certain foods, but you might want to get it checked out if it continues to bother you.
I don't think you have IBS. A lot of women get diarrhea or constipation around their period.
My mom has IBS. She has to avoid caffeine, peanuts, and foods that are high in grease.
I dont have IBS. I dont even know what it is.
I agree with Joe 100%. I was told I had IBS because no one could tell me what was wrong with me.
It all started when we got home from adopting our daughter from China 9 years ago. They told me to change my diet but that didn't help whatsoever.
Now I just try to eat the best I can & nature takes it course.