Ibs and period

[Bexxx2]

So I have an issue where my ibs has gotten so bad, Everymonth a week before my period I get chronic runny diarrhoea and I sometimes don't make it to the toilet :(, and sometimes anti diarrhoea tablets don't work. I try to keep a good diet, can anyone help??

[Emmy-89]

Hi I have a very similar problem to you. Have you ever been checked for endometriosis? I was diagnosed in 2013, I was 24 at the time. Anyway I always suffered like you (still do some months) and found to be worse the week before my period and during. It's classic for endometriosis to have these awful bowel symptoms especially associated with period. I have IBS - D daily however I certainly get much worse before and during my period. I saw your post and thought I would mention about endometriosis as it's so often mistaken for IBS or you can often have both with the endometriosis causing IBS! If you haven't perhaps go to the doctor and ask if you can get checked for endometriosis because if you do have it its best to know in order to start feeling a bit better and looking at treatments. Also have you tried cutting out IBS culprits like dairy, wheat/gluten or anything? Hope this helps a bit! If you need anymore info let me know I'm happy to help 🙂