IBS

[shell2520]

I cant controls IBS I cant make it to the toilet or when I'm constipated I

It cripples me the pain to the point I couldn't sit up or move

[Hidden]

You should be at the doctors if it's that bad, you can't live like that...

[shell2520 in reply to Hidden]

Yes ano but with this covid 19 I donr know what to do I'm so upset

[Hidden in reply to shell2520]

Use a phone, maybe the 111 number would be a start.

[Linley]

Hi!

Suggest you get a phone consultation with your GP, he/she will find a way forward for you. Us IBS sufferers are finding the current situation is raising our anxiety levels as I am sure it is for you but our great NHS is always there for you. Take care

[RMS1 in reply to Linley]

Do you eat a low fodmap diet and just like eat bananas that would help eased the process... I blame the old oven that made me ill.... Since i moved to a different area I've improved massively and back to the normal routine eating habits altho do have an issue on losing weight as so called a nurse was kinda concerned that im still under weight and did say the door was always open... But to this current suitation, i won't be visiting a dr as I'm at high risk..... Will visit the dr once all this had calmed down..

[xjrs]

There are treatments available for your symptoms which your GP should be able to help you with via a phone consultation. There are nerve pain agents to stop the pain or antispasmodics if you are also experiencing diarrhea. Since you have access to the internet you could get yourself acquainted with fodmaps if not done so already. They are carbohydrates found in some fruits and vegetables - there may be specific ones that are causing you problems. You eliminate all fodmaps for 2 weeks which should help to alleviate symptoms and then introduce them in small amounts one by one for 3 days and then wait up to 4 days for symptoms. I am currently taking Alflorex probiotic which has been scientifically studied and found to help people with IBS. This is available on a free 2 month trial on joining theibsnetwork.org. Alongside Linaclotide (for IBS-C) I am mostly pain free. Once you start taking action or if possible get someone to make phone calls for you if you're feeling too ill, you will start to feel more in control which should help reduce anxiety.

[Sinthia]

HI Shell

Have you tried laxatives or suppositories? This is very useful

For constipation with ibs.

[weegmack]

How long have you had this and have you ever seen a gastroenterologist? X

[Myibslife]

Hi i know how you feel .. have you tried any medication ? I'm currently on amitriptyline 10 mg a day and helped me a lot .. I'm not saying I dont have the bad days because I do but its improved my life...

[shell2520]

I'm back to been constipated tight now but without pain the doc give me movicol it still took a few days to work I took extra but i did have diarrhoea that was uncontrollable iv thrown a few clothes out I'm only 40 and this is out of control God help me when I'm older it's so upsetting but I do think movicol is good for pain and constipation but haven't found anything any good for diarrhoea plus I would rather it out of me incase it makes me bad keeping it in I haven't been to the doctor much about anything as iv got mental health problems I get paranoid that the doc just thinks oh it's her mental health I dont know where this thought come from but its stick and I do suffer a lot