Having a flare up

[Cimmy]

What is going on, for months I’ve been ok and now BANG I’m having the worst flare up I think. I haven’t done anything different except have my tooth out and I’m under so much stress, but I’m always stressed, I just feel so bad, my stomach is gurgling but no diahorrea, I feel so nauseous but not being sick , I feel unsteady on my feet and very off balance, I don’t know what I want from this post, just needed to vent I suppose. Thank you for reading and any feedback would be really appreciated

[Luisa22]

It's horrible when you have been doing really well, then suddenly get hit with the worst flare. I know. Last summer I had weeks feeling totally normal, then suddenly flared up for no reason I can understand.

When you said you'd had a tooth out and the flare might have started from that, did you have antibiotics just before your tooth was taken out? If so, maybe your gut flora has been affected, and a probiotic would help?

[Cimmy in reply to Luisa22]

Hi Luisa22 thank you for your kind reply, no I didn’t have antibiotics but had 3 injections in my gums, so maybe that started it off and I’m always so stressed lately so that doesn’t help, just feel yucky and haven’t felt like that for a long while, it’s seem to be a viscous circle with me lately . Take care

[Luisa22 in reply to Cimmy]

It could be the injections. Those always have made my heart feel weird. They speed up my heart and give me palpitations. Once I nearly passed out from them. The dentist said they put some adrenaline in them. I didn't know that,

There's always some stress about going to the dentist too, and having a tooth out is more stressful than just a check up or something. Maybe that's what got you?

[S969]

Have you contacted Just For Tummies- they have live bacteria and digestive enzymes plus more for IBS

[Cimmy in reply to S969]

Hi S969 haven’t heard of just for tummy’s, is it a website?

[S969 in reply to Cimmy]

Justfortummies.co.uk

[Cimmy in reply to S969]

Thank you so much, I will have a look

[JG99]

Hi Cimmy, have you tried the Nerva app for IBS? It’s a hypnotherapy course that has certainly helped me and it is supported by good evidence. It’ll help you de-stress. Have a look on your phone’s App Store.

[Cimmy in reply to JG99]

H I JG9 thank you for your kind reply, I will certainly look in to this, as anything that help me de stress right now would be very welcomed. Take care

[BlackIsleGirl]

You vent away lovely! We all need an outlet!

I have a theory that the less flare-ups we have the harder it is to deal with them because we are less accustomed to doing so. I've nothing to back it up except my own experience but the flare-ups I have these days seem more painful and more intense than they did when my symptoms were almost constant. 🤷‍♀️

As to why now we'll I ask that all the time and never have an answer. I suspect that the answer is why not. Really helpful, I know.

My wonderful counsellor explained to me that stress is like layers or straws on a camel. 1 might be no bother. 10 or 20 and you can manage but 21 is too much and you break. In your case, and mine, that 1 extra straw or layer causes a flare-up. Try to see where you can unload a bit of stress if you can. Even if it's just handing off the housework to someone else or doing what I did last weekend and literally switching of my phone and ignoring everyone for a few hours. You need to take care of you too. X

[Cimmy in reply to BlackIsleGirl]

Hi Blackislegirl, thank you so much for your kind and informative reply, I do need to de stress, this is the first flare up I’ve had in over a year and I feel awful, your reply is spot on , so thank you some much for taking the time and effort to reply, I appreciate it. Take care x

[BlackIsleGirl in reply to Cimmy]

You too!De-stressing isn't easy and modern life definitely makes you stressed but it's worth carving out some "me time" where you can

Hope you feel better soon xx

[Cimmy]

I’m fit Hi Luna child, and thank you for your kind reply, my flare up came out of the blue, and it had knocked me for six, I was wonder maybe it has started because I had Covid a month ago and still don’t feel quite over it, so maybe that had something to do with it, I’m just clutching at straws I think, I just feel so yucky right now😔 but your kind reply has given me comfort

[Lamly in reply to Cimmy]

I had Covid two years ago and and after covid IBS started it is only just beginning to improve.

[Sparrow58]

Hi so sorry you are having a rough time. Being off balance and feeling sick could be a ear problem. I always have an upset stomach after having anesthetic local or general.

[Cimmy in reply to Sparrow58]

Tressed and Hi and thank you for your kind reply, I was fine until I had my tooth out, so I’m a bit suspicious as to whether the injections could have started this bad flare, I’m just off balance because I think I’m so stressed and having this flare up has upset my whole body in some way.

[Cimmy]

I’m on medication for IBS but only take it as needed and I’m always careful with my diet, so I think you might be right and it is tress related, I’m so stressed now because of my flare up and this is a viscous circle I think. Thanks for your kind reply’s it really helps. Take care

[Luisa22]

Cimmy, it will pass in its own time. I know it's horrible while it is happening. Sometimes flare ups seem like they won't ever go away but most times they do ease up. Be gentle with yourself, take it really easy if and when you can, eat simple foods that calm your tummy. It will pass.

I HATE flare ups!! Grrr!

🤑

[Nuttycatlady]

In my experience, stress is definitely a major contribution to IBS flare-ups. Mine have been even more unpredictable since Covid 2 years ago. Rest does help, and, for me, gentle exercise. I do hope you'll be better soon, best wishes from Anne

[Fergie53]

Hi Luna, I’m about the same, had IBS since my 20’s an now 60! You are right it’s so unpredictable an stress does bring it on..In regard to the original post from Cimmy, I had a similar reaction after having a tooth out an I had a virus an was poorly for several weeks, I think our immune system is not good..

[Kulbir108]

I stopped gluten...... and I do yoga nidra on youtube w/ Ally Boothroyd for stress. She has several for many effects !!!