IBS and anxiety

[sallyb57]

Every single morning I wake with severe stomach ache. Sometimes it goes within a few hours, other times stays all day. I take Buscopan Forte every day, probiotics and just live with it. I have days where I poop all day and others none. It is very depressing and gets me down. I have no gall bladder, diverticulosis, IBS, reflux and hiatus hernia and anxiety/depression. How do others manage their illnesses? I'm 63 self employed as a hairdresser but hardly working due to all my ailments. Thanks for feedback.

[Cimmy]

Hi sallyb57, I too am an ibs, anxiety sufferer, I wake every morning very nauseous and feel just rotten, I have a hiatus hernia and diverticula disease, it’s horrible isn’t it. I’ve had many test and I mean many and the conclusion is just get in with it☹️Which is easier said than done, I wish I had a solution for you but I don’t, I just wanted you to know your not alone in this and this site is the best remedy, people are so kind and willing to listen, just reading some of their post is so helpful and this is the place to get things off your chest. I wish you well and hope you find peace. Take care

[sallyb57 in reply to Cimmy]

Thank you Cimmy for your understanding and kind words. My husband just doesn't understand my constant battle as often I have to cancel outings due to my illness. Food has become my enemy and I have to wear loose clothing all the time as my stomach looks like I'm about to give birth most days notnto mention the pain. I will find solace on this forum. You take care too.

[Cimmy in reply to sallyb57]

My husband is exactly the same, I just wish he spent just 1 day In my shoes, not that I would wish this on anyone to be honest. I too don’t venture out that often as I just panic at the thought of going out much to my husbands dismay. I live and die in elastic waisted clothes, I think I’ve had a good day if I get out of my pyjamas 😂.alawsys here if you need a shoulder to cry on or rant on😳 wishing you a good day

[mousey1]

Hi.I also suffer with ibs and anxiety,so sympathise with you.Worrying about it I find obviously makes it worse.I wake with grumbling noises and pain and gas varies from day to day.I had a flare about a month ago,was settling down,then had flu jab on Friday,since then been really bad,feeling sick no appetite. I read on the internet the side effects can upset tummy and feeling nauseous,think having ibs it is worse.Hope you have better days x