Abdomen and back ache

[Hayhead]

I get pain across my abdomen and back approximately twice a month .. and it lasts for around 3-4 days. The doctor says IBS. Does this sound like IBS? I haven't identified any triggers so far. I don't usually have any bowel issues.

[KCIEM]

I was having bad back pain intermittently and also had aching bones which was related to IBS by my GP I took ibuprofen and this helped massively when it did flare up

[Hayhead in reply to KCIEM]

Thank you ..Will try that. I've been taking paracetamol.

[KCIEM in reply to Hayhead]

My GP also advised that I was kind to myself, as I was over thinking everything and thinking the worst.I started breathing techniques and basic yoga along with taking ibuprofen and it definitely did help me. Good lick

[Hayhead in reply to KCIEM]

Yes ..it is easy to over think it. I keep thinking there must be 'something' wrong to experience body discomfort like this...and so often....and just out of the blue at the age of 66. I was convinced for a while that I had some kind of cancer ....but the doc did the tests and ruled ominous things out 🤷‍♀️

[ratoncita in reply to KCIEM]

Soy always sets me off and it’s a hidden ingredient in many things, especially soy protein isolate. I’m experiencing a flare up today, trying to figure out what caused it. I made chili for dinner last night and the seasoning packet I used may have had soy in it. Unfortunately the packet went out with the recycle. 😟. And yes, a backache accompanies the flare.

[xjrs]

Did your doctor run any tests? They can't diagnose you with IBS without eliminating other things first:

nhs.uk/conditions/irritable...

When you get these pains have you tried Rennie Deflatine? Sometimes trapped wind can cause pressure and pain in the system like you are experiencing.

[Hayhead in reply to xjrs]

I had an endoscopy and a colonoscopy ..and an ultra sound scan.Our bowels don't seem to be very efficient organs .. with as many problems as people seem to have !!