Hi IBS group ☺️

[Cocopal]

Hi I'm 55 had stomach issues since a child hated eating as always had painful stomach. I was diagnosed with IBS early 20s I have now been diagnosed with diverticulitis and bowel polyps and I am being tested for celiac disease currently. I suffer severe cramps bowel spasms bloated wind and always have loose stools. I was diagnosed with helicabacter in June abd treated for that. I am currently suffering from campylobacter for last 6 weeks and can't get rid of this. My cramps feel like my left side bowel is twisting bringing me to my knees and almost passing out. I have been prescribed an antibiotic for the campylobacter which is food poisoning but I need to finish another antibiotic first as I took a bad reaction to an immunology topical cream for basal cell carcinoma for a skin cancer this became really infected. I have lost 1 and half stone unintentionally taking me to 7st. I have removed gluten from my diet this has helped reduce spasms bloating and diarrhea. I get prescribed buscopan then mebervirine and now alverine citrate 60mg 3 times a day for the bowel spasms still to start these as I'm terrified of new medication as I take anaphlactic shock to NSAIDs and I suffer PTSD as a result as I became unresponsive i now carry epi pens but taking any medication causes terrible anxiety. I called 999 yesterday as my bowel spasms twisted and wouldn't stop im still in cinstant daily pain with the campylobacter apparently I'm immune suppressant atm and can't continue my skin cancer treatment until I'm rid of all these infections I feel I'm fading away. Normally I'm full of energy go to gym work full time etc I'm done in right now. Anyone else have anything similar I would really appreciate any other advice from fellow sufferers as I keep getting different medical advice. Sorry for the long post only found your forum today. Yesterday was a bad day I was taking a panic attack as was passing out. Thank you for taking the time to read my lengthy post. Tbh there is more lol. I hope you are all well 🙈🫣🥰 xx

[Mutleyforever]

So awful for you, I have nothing similar to compare but hope you can get through any necessary treatment so you can move on to heal and soothe your gut, which seems to have become highly sensitive and compromised. Very best wishes Mutley

[Cocopal in reply to Mutleyforever]

Thank you so much Mutley❤️

[grumpyold]

Hi Cocopal.

Welcome to the forum.

My IBS is C so I'm afraid I haven't any advice for you. I just wanted to send you a cyber hug and to sympathise, really. Hopefully, more experienced members will be along to offer more help than I can.

Take care.🤗🫂x

[Cocopal in reply to grumpyold]

Thank you so much I appreciate it i hope you keep well ❤️

[Jayjayvee]

I am so sorry you are having a bad time. Hopefully you can get sorted once you have finished the antibiotics. I can only advise that you drink up to 2 litres a day and keep a food diary. I cant eat random food like sausages and grapes. I also take the ferocalm prebiotic. You should probably try to find one that suits you, so you can return your digestion to normal after you finish the meds. Good luck

[Cocopal in reply to Jayjayvee]

Hey Jayjayvee thank you for contacting me and for your advice I will take this in board I really appreciate you taking the time to read and reply. I hope you are keeping well take care 🥰

[Wlker]

I am sorry for all you are going through. Keep on with the food diary. I would eat only tiny meals throughout the day until you have more days without the symptoms than with them.

[Cocopal in reply to Wlker]

Thank you for your advice Walker it is much appreciated ❤️

[Cocopal in reply to Wlker]

Hey Walker I will do this i start a new course of antibiotics today for the campylobacter so fingers crossed I hope all is good take care 🙂