Morning struggles with IBS-C

[DM14]

Getting up in the morning (regardless of what time) is always a constant major struggle for me. The pain hits my like a ton of bricks and so honestly feel like a zombie- I lack concentration and feel generally unable to cope with the thought of leaving the house.

Any in else feel like this and have any suggestion?

[Neil119]

I agree - I go on Thursday for tests of fitting a STOMA. The end of the road or a new beginning?

[AmandaJW in reply to Neil119]

It's good to know I'm not the only one, in 3 weeks I'm meeting with my surgeon to discuss changing my existing stoma to an ileostomy. I'm really not looking forward to it because I don't know if I'll be able to cope with it, it was hard enough last time.

[tennisbgc]

Really your gonna blame constipation on being tired in the morning? I've been dealing with constipation for about 3 years and would not say that it makes me tired. What's your diet like? any caffeine?

[DM14 in reply to tennisbgc]

Yes I’m going to blame a chronic condition That I’ve had for 13 years.

If your are just dealing with constipation then Lucky you because I am dealing daily with far more

[Maureen1958 in reply to DM14]

Ignore tennisbgc, I know the feeling you get but don't have any suggestions I'm afraid. I find I'm unable to concentrate when the pain gets beyond a certain level.

[DM14 in reply to Maureen1958]

Thank you. Even just the thought of not going through it alone is comforting x

[Maureen1958 in reply to tennisbgc]

Such a supportive reply!