Can I have some Help please?

[bungi1961]

Does any one like me on this forum like me forever afraid to poop as I know we all have as it's a part of every day life as I am forever afraid as to what to put into myself like food ( on the rare days that I can!!! ) Well the last few weeks I have been like this constipated having really bad farts and having to keep dashing to the toilet as I never know if I will get anything else come out of me which that has been known for me to do then when or if it does I have to end up taking imodiums and try to stop anything nasty water lumpy stuff coming out ( sorry about being graphic but it's the only way I can think to describe it!! ) as when I start it feels that it won't stop and end up not getting to the toilet in time ( hubby retired so no rest or peace from him either ) Oh it's just so shameful for me 100% of the time on my BAD days and I wear paper pants all the time like a baby any tips ETC PLEASE !!! as that is just the tip of the iceberg

[Misspomfrey]

I think we all are a bit afraid to use the toilet at times, in fear of what it might be like, so it makes us stressed and worsens the situation. I'm afraid too especially when I'm out, even if I find a toilet I hate to use it with other people coming in and out, its awful 😞 Public toilets are few and far between these days too.Your poor husband mustn't know how to handle things and it must be as bad for him having to watch you suffering. I wish I could help you but I can't. I hate the way I am and in spite of doing my best to alleviate these symptoms, its determined to keep coming back. Our lives change completely and there seems no answer to it.

I hope you can find ways to make your life a little more bearable.

[bungi1961]

I am more than grateful for any tricks and tips that I get until I am at the end of my rope with it all now and trying to get a Doctor's appoint is mission impossible at this present time as I know full well that you have problems of your own no doubt but I really can't keep on like this as I have had this problem for the last 3/4 years and I know that I should not moan or complain but I do need some help sorry for not replying to you sooner but only just got on my laptop I have been given a low fodmap diet sheet but that helps a tiny bit as it never tells you about how much of the stuff I can eat ( i,e 3 ounces of rice or 2/3 potatoes ) well you know what I mean so if you could send me some kind of relaxation tips if it is not too much trouble for you to do well take care of yourself and try to keep well and thank you very much for your help as I will give anything a go ( oh just to be free from this nasty stuff )

[Luisa22 in reply to bungi1961]

It's good that you're giving the low Fodmap diet a try. I do hope it helps. The thing about what amounts you should eat are so personal to you, so I would say experiment with amounts. Some on the list are low Fodmap in small amounts, and high if more is eaten , such as celery for example. Something like 2 inches of celery is low Fodmap, and more is High Fodmap !! Yes I know it sounds weird.

Really, the only thing you can do is start will small amounts of foods on the low list, and if all goes well or doesn't get any worse, try a little bit more of it next time etc.

I don't think there would be any particular amounts mentioned for things like protein foods or rice, potatoes etc. It's just a question of finding foods that suit your gut and trying as many on the list as you can. Some may suit you well, and some may not and you might have to leave those out or try them again later.

People say low Fodmap diet is very restrictive, so I would suggest taking a multivitamin and mineral A-Z daily which is what I did just in case I wasn't getting enough nutrients.

But honestly...when I saw the list of foods on the 'low' list it sounded like a real feast compared to what I'd been able to eat before that!

[Viklou]

Hi, I've been reading your posts for a while now and I really really feel for you but not only are the physical symptoms awful but also dealing with this mentally can take a toll on you. It maybe worthwhile trying to get a referral for some CBT it can help you rationalise what's happening to your body and provide coping mechanisms when things are terrible. There is a strong brain gut link with IBS and both need considering as one thing can make the other worse and vise versa.

[bungi1961]

I tried to get this on my laptop unless I didn't do it right as it can obtain it through facebook but I am unable to do so!!! but thank you anyway

bungi61

[bungi1961]

I tried to do this thank you very much but it can only be done on face book and I don't have that and it costs £27 a session and I can't afford that not with the cost of living ETC but thanks any way

[bungi1961]

I have got on to this website thank you very much did you do find it OK? I have looked into it the lady is called Tina and she is asking £97 for a 6 week zoom thing I am not trying to pry but did you have to do the same? and did you find it worth the money is it a real site as I have heard of a lot of things about scams on websites praying on people like us in fragile frames of minds if it is real and I can be 100% sure I might go on with it!!! Thank You