Hi i am 3yearspain an ibs and diverticulitis sufferer

[Johopeful]

I get very frustrated because i don't think doctors take ibs serious I don't think they realise how debilitating it is. And yes it does cause anxiety because you feel as though you're not getting any understanding from the source that should be helpful. 3yearspain

[Jill777]

I agree. I feel there is no follow up or real support even when you are diagnosed with it. I was told about the FODMAP diet and rest i found out online what to avoid etc. One thing tho that my daughter suggested was to do a list on the fridge of what is ok to eat. Its a positive list rather than a negative one. Best wishes for you to be out of pain.

[Johopeful in reply to Jill777]

My doctor sent me to see a dietition and she told me what foods to cut out but i had already cut most of them out When i tried telling my doctor he said that was between me an her Thank you for your input

[Hidden]

I agree with you. I don't think they realise because they have never had it.

If you can, go and see someone who has had IBS and understands.

[sweetsusie]

I agree with you, 3yearspain! I wouldn't wish this condition on anybody, but sometimes wish doctors would all get it so they would know exactly how it feels. My doctor prescribed Welchol and/or Colestipol for me and it stopped all diarrhea in it's tracks! Colestipol is cheaper over here in the US, so he switched me to that..both work identically and are miracle drugs as far as I'm concerned.

[Eternity78 in reply to sweetsusie]

may i ask if this drug worked only on the diahrrea ? i mean did it decrease the frequency of Bowel Movements in a day ? how about other ibs symptoms like excessive gas and bloating ..does this drug has any effect on them ??

[sweetsusie in reply to Eternity78]

Hi, Eternity78: Decreased the number of bowel movements. I now have 1 or sometimes 2 a day, but usually just one. I didn't have excessive gas or bloating, but I would assume these drugs would help with those, also. You can Google them and read about them. They are great!

[b1b1b1]

Most doctors have never experienced IBS, as others have mentioned. They try to be nice and polite, but don't really get it.

[Andy197]

I have had ibs for years I'm in pain most days and I also have been diagnosed with very bad anxiety and depression I used to work as a chef but can't due to the ibs I was having to much time off Drs don't seem to have the answer everyone is different