IBS, my food seems to be digested within about 6-8 hours and ..............?

Question

I have a continousl feeling like i need the toilet, took colofac but they have only reduced the amount of times I go the toilet, the feeling of needing to go is from the moment i wake up until the moment i go to sleep and is SO uncomfortable. There are stomach cramps too and back pain but just need to get rid of the "need to go" feeling! any help???

Answer 1

My son has similar problems and a camera shows problems inside the Colan.
Do not self administer go and see a doctor and the treatment is extensive so this gives you some idea as to the seriousness of the illness..

Answer 2

You can help the symptoms greatly to IBS by changing your diet and having a exercise routine. Caffeine, stress and high fat foods can cause major problems. Increase your fiber (veggies and grains) and reduce fat caffeine and stress. This will help alot. Start a food diary and write everything down. you will then notice what causes your flair ups.

Answer 3

Please go see your doctor! IBS can lead to other serious health problems, I know I have crohns disease! Also until you go to the doc stick to a low fiber diet, it may help a little with the cramping and going so often! Good Luck!

Answer 4

I have IBS and my doctor went as far as prescribing Lomotil....go ask your doc about it.... it stopped the cramps and the diarrhea. Before that I lived off of Imodium.

Answer 5

id ask to see a dietian. My doctor put me on Normacol, looks like cat litter. But it works.

Answer 6

Bananas with cereal in the morning will work wonders

Answer 7

sounds like gas build up...take an OTC med like beno see if that helps

Answer 8

peppermint tea is supposed to be good