Struggling

[BlueElephant7]

I was diagnosed with IBS and suspected endometriosis last year (not sure if I want to go through with the laparoscopy just yet).

I have alternating diarrhoea and constipation, some days I will have 10 or more bouts of diarrhoea, and sometimes I won't go to the toilet for nearly a week. I have awful nausea, acid reflux, fatigue and painful bloating.

I'm struggling to cope mentally and physically. It gives me a lot of stress and makes my anxiety 10x worse. I've mentioned this to my doctors multiple times and they really do not care and don't have any intentions on helping me. They've simply diagnosed me and left me to it with no support.

I'm already on my fourth sick day of the year! This makes me feel even more guilty and anxious. I think I may change my doctors in the hope I will get better support. Any advice in the meantime would be greatly appreciated...

[bookeater]

Have you seen a differnt doctor in your practice that could help?

If you move GPs make sure you are reccommended a good surgery otherwise it could be worse than the one you are with

[Linley]

I had confirmed Endo and Ibs. Because us ladies have all our bits in the same area it can be difficult to know what's going on. Suggest you bite the bullet and get the the Lap done to confirm one way or the other. Then you can start resolving the other symptoms stage my stage. Wish you well.

[IBSNetwork Partner IBS Network]

Hi there,

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