In the past six weeks I have had problems with bloating on and off but in the last two weeks am having constant pain in abdomen and back.

[Jackdaw90]

I am 70 years of age and have been to doctors and he has prescribed Mebeverine and peppermint capsules. Does not seem to be doing any good. My bloating feeling comes and goes. Am I too old to be having IBS?

[trishyb59]

hi. there is no age limit for ibs. if i were you id ask to get a ct scan done too rule out any other reasons for your pain. but those pains are also associated with ibs. ive had ibs 20+ yrs. Trisha [Ireland ] hope pain improves for you soon

[Jackdaw90 in reply to trishyb59]

Thanks Trisha - have had a scan which found a one cm cyst on my ovary and 2mm nodule on same ovary. Been to see gynecologist who said they were too small to worry about. They are going to redo scan in four months to put my mind at rest. I don't get bloating All the time but the pain has just come on these last two weeks. Also had 125 blood test which was normal.

[Jackdaw90]

Have been to doctors today and she thinks I might have diverticulitis. Sending me for the test!! Has anyone had this and what are the riles regarding diet etc. would be glad of any comments.

[Jackdaw90 in reply to Jackdaw90]

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