Is this because of IBS-D

[Bichonfrise]

Hi everyone,

Wondered if anyone else has trouble with their water works during episodes of IBS-d. I know it has given me piles and now I'm needing the loo a lot more although not at night. I am drinking more because in between I do suffer from constipation although stomach upsets is the main problem. Also if I sit in a certain position it feels more like I want to go. Bad enough with the IBS-d without this now happening. I have also been on antibiotics due to an ear infection which is when water works started playing up. Its been 3 weeks Monday since my ear started and I think I will have to go back to the doctors on Monday again as it is still popping and gurgling. Sorry to go on. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.xx

[gfmum1]

Not me personally, but I know someone who is affected this way. Have you ever had a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy to check your bowel? The person I know has severe diverticular disease in the lower part of the bowel and when that flares up it irritates the bladder too.

Definitely worth mentioning to your doctor.

[Bichonfrise in reply to gfmum1]

no, my gp has not even suggested one. Maybe something to look into. Thanks.

[linedance]

I also have severe diverticular disease and find that my waterworks are affected from time to time. I do also drink a lot of tea (decaff) and wonder whether that contributes to it.

[Bichonfrise in reply to linedance]

I tend to drink tea too and have started drinking more water with no added sugar squash. I have cut down on my tea drinking over the last 24 hours and it has made a difference.

[linedance]

I'll really have to try, but I'm not a cold drinks person.

[Gingercookie]

Try liquorice or liquorice and cinnamon tea (no caffeine). It's simply great. Caffeine and sugar make it a lot worse so I'd avoid both as much as possible!

[Bichonfrise in reply to Gingercookie]

Thank you. I have also heard cranberry juice is helpful. I will definitely give it