Flare up

[whyme74]

Hello all, this is my fist time on here or anywhere to be fair. I suffer with IBS & IBD the two kinda go hand in hand. IBS I have had for year from a teenager I'm now approaching 43. IBD was only diagnosed in 2014 Early 2015. When I first saw my symptoms I was scared I thought the worst and took myself to the local walk in center. They could not do much for me and I had to go to my GP to be referred to the specialist at hospital. This took some time to get the appointment but when I did get it things moved quite quickly. I had bloods and other test done and I also had to have a colonoscopy performed on me, which to be fair was not as bad as I'd thought it would be. Without being too graphic it is relatively painless. The painful part for me was the fact that by the time I'd got my appointment through my back passage was so inflamed and tender, so I had to have and Injection to numb that area but once the colonoscopy was inside it was painless and tad uncomfortable but bearable. I am currently experiencing a flare up which I could do without. I do know most of my triggers and stress is one of them. I was made redundant at few months ago and this is when other all started up. I am still looking for work and yet know joy. I have never been out of work within all my adult life. It is giving a massive impact mentally and now physical on me. I do have my meds to take but to to honest they don't seem to be working.

Thank you for listening.

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[Skypony]

Hi whyme74, I'm new to the IBS Network, but a sufferer for years. So sorry to hear about your redundancy - hope you find something suitable soon. Meanwhile maybe you can make the most of having a bit more time to do some things you enjoy to relax you, when you're not focussed on looking for work.

It's helpful that you know your triggers. What did your colonoscopy show, and does the information you got from this and other tests help you to understand and manage flare-ups?

Best wishes.

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Use the Monash University app as they developed the whole Fodmaps system and continue to test foods and update it regularly.

It categorises foods into low (green) higher (Amber) and high (red) with suggested portion sizes.

It also explains exactly how to use it and why. Very easy to follow.