I have not been diagnosed with IBS but I think I have it, the thing is I suffer with bloating , constipation and diarrhoea, the other day at work I had really bad wind then sudden pains in my stomach followed by a sudden rush to the toilet , sorry for next part but graphic , but my bowel movement was ok then straight after more pain filled by diarrhoea that looked like cow pat lol , so felt a little better after but then about 10 minutes later I needed to go again and it was like water, I had to take Imodium but now I feel so exhausted and very nauseous with a gurgling stomach can anyone give me any advice as to whether it could be IBS many thanks
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We always recommend that you see a GP for an official diagnosis of IBS or any other bowel condition, it should not be self-diagnosed or assumed.
There are many bowel conditions all with similar symptoms, but all treated very differently, without knowing what you are suffering with you will not be able to start living well with your condition.
What else could it be? | The IBS Network Symptoms of IBS indicate a sensitivity and irritability of the gut, which may, of course, be caused by other diseases that irritate or cause inflammation of the bowel. Your doctor will always need to consider the possibility of one of these.
Without a diagnosis from a medical practitioner no one will be able to advise you on treatment and you will not be able to start feeling well again. It cannot be diagnosed over the phone as there are certain tests that need to be carried out to rule out other conditions. It would be difficult for any medical practitioner or dietitian to give you any advice as what to do as there is no official diagnosis.
What you can expect at your doctors – Investigations and Procedures Tests are not always necessary Current guidelines encourage gastroenterologists to make a positive theibsnetwork.org
We would suggest you join after you receive an official diagnosis of confirmed IBS. IBS is a very individual condition that affects people in different ways. There is no specific cause as to why it develops and therefore no single effective treatment, but by understanding how it affects you personally and what contexts make your symptoms worse and also those that relive them, you can learn to control and manage it.
Member benefits you would receive for only £24 for the year (£2 a month) are vast and listed below, many you will not be able to access without becoming a member.
our Helpline, staffed by nurses trained in the symptoms of IBS- Tue, Wed, Thurs 7pm-9pm;
our ‘Ask the Experts’ service provides you with personal one to one contact through our website with our healthcare professionals (including gastroenterologists and dietitians); (Access online with membership details) theibsnetwork.org/ask-the-e...
our Self-Care Programme provides you with comprehensive information about the nature, causes and management of IBS that you can tailor to your IBS; (Access online with membership details) theibsnetwork.org/the-self-...
symptom Tracker, which will help you to manage your condition. Similar to a diary, the symptom tracker allows you to keep a record of your symptoms which can help you to see if there is a pattern over time and can help you to understand your condition better; (Access online with membership details) theibsnetwork.org/symptom-t...
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Please make an appointment to see your GP. Your symptoms are similar to IBS, but IBS can only be diagnosed by ruling out other conditions for which your GP will need to run tests - see here:
I sure sound like it, but to be sure follow up with your physician just to be on the safe side. start journaling what you're eating and drinking habits are, on a daily basis this is a big clue. milk, seeds, high sugars alcohols, aspartame, nuts are starting to a good clue. watch and see if it starts early morning, afternoon or nighttime. but get in with physician soon as possible. 🥺
Be careful with immodium as it can cause constipation and then diarrhoea it was on a television programme recently and it confirmed my own suspicions, it does sound like IBS but get it confirmed maybe try a gluten free diet this has helped me, good luck really feel for you as it is terrible 🍀👍🤞
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