Hi all,
I am new here but am getting desperate after suffering since May 1st, I believe I may have eaten something off and since then my stomach hasn't been right!
I was diagnosed with IBS in around 2010/11 and have kept it pretty much under control with amitryptiline, loperamide and mebeverine but the last year or so I've had more and more flare ups and this most recent one is really getting me down. I ended up in hospital after what the doctors thought was internal bleeding and have now been referred to gastro. I'm trying to control the symptoms as I am starting a brand new job Monday (4 days away) and cannot bear the cramps and constant need to poo.
Currently, I experience cramping and severe bloating (cannot wear jeans), dioreah, nausea and fatigue. I've followed all my doctors advice so not sure where else to go for help, so hoped that people experiencing the same may have some tips.
At present, I am taking 5-7 loperamides, 10mg amitriptiline, buscopan and codeine, what am I missing? What else may help?
ANY ADVICE IS MUCH APPRECIATED!!!
Try the fodmap diet. It is available on the internet. Go to Monash University web site. They are in Australia and invented the diet, so have the best web site for it. It works for a lot of people, but takes a bit of effort at first, as you must shop and change your eating habits. To me it is worth it.
Thank you! I have been trying with Fodmap and keeping a diary but after no difference following 7 days I felt it wasn’t for me!
Generally have found that you have to be very strict with it in order for it to work. Also it may take more than 7 days. It is good you are seeing a gastro. Mine also said to take probiotics. He recommends Align. Also peppermint tablets. Make sure you are not lactose intolerant. Use only lactose free dairy products. My nutritionist has also said water and exercise. Re fodmap - you also have to be careful of condiments, many of which have onion powder as an ingredient. It is helpful if you can see a fodmap trained dietician. The diet did not work for me when I tried it on my own, but did work when I did it with a dietician. Also, a funny thing re lactose. Sausages are very high in lactose --who knew.