Hi im new to this and just looking to see if anyone can give me some clues on what i am suffering, i have been back and forward to the...

[ce20]

Doctors the last 2 months and on the phone at least once a week, I have been suffering abdominal pains and cramps including being woke at 2/3 in the morning with the pain, after being back and forth with the doctor they out it down to ibs i have tried 2 different types of tablets so far and nothing helping, anyone any idea?

[ce20]

Also my Gran was diagnosed 2 years ago with Endometrial cancer and was told November 2013 she is now terminal with months to live, is it important that my doctor knows this?

[PPSN_JudyB Pelvic Pain Support Netwo]

It's probably not necessary to mention this. It is a good idea to keep a diary of your pain, when it occurs, what triggers it etc for a few weeks and then to take it to show your doctor. If it continues you could ask for an ultrasound scan. Do you take any hormone treatment including the pill ?

[ce20 in reply to PPSN_JudyB]

Ye I do keep a diary, and as well as having the contraceptive implant I take mercilon

[PPSN_JudyB Pelvic Pain Support Netwo]

What is mercilon ?

[ce20 in reply to PPSN_JudyB]

A pill I was given to stop me getting my period as I was bleeding everyday

[PPSN_JudyB Pelvic Pain Support Netwo]

Do you take it with a gap or back to back ?

[ce20 in reply to PPSN_JudyB]

i have a 7 day gap

[PPSN_JudyB Pelvic Pain Support Netwo]

It may be worth trying without a gap. Let me know how you get on if you try this

[ce20 in reply to PPSN_JudyB]

i started taking mercilon in August last year and i have had no bleeding since (i do bleed when i have the gap) i have tried taking no gap and i do not bleed but still get very painful cramps/bloating, i get the cramps and bloating when not on a period as well though.

[PPSN_JudyB Pelvic Pain Support Netwo]

Have you had any scans ?

[ce20 in reply to PPSN_JudyB]

No not had any scans i spoke on the phone with my doctor today and she said to try the FODmap diet for a couple of weeks and if no changed then will get a pelvic ultrascan.

[PPSN_JudyB Pelvic Pain Support Netwo]

It's worth a try. There is also a good information page about IBS including diet on our website pelvicpain.org.uk

[ce20 in reply to PPSN_JudyB]

Ok thank you.

[Woodland16]

Many times a food issue goes along with the IBS. For instance chocolate and dairy can set me off. Talk to your doctor about eliminating things from your diet to determine what is the offending food.