What's wrong with me?

Question

I have had abnormal bowel movements (diarrhea) and my stomach has been making a lot of noise lately, but on top of that I had symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (fishy smell of the vagina, weird discharge). I went to the gyno and she told me that I did not have bacterial vaginosis and everything looks normal. She said I might have some type of gastrointestinal problem that would probably go away on it's own but if not to wait until after I menstruate to see if anything changes and then come back if there is still a problem. Please help? I want this to be gone.

Answer 1

Here's what you should do. Forget about the gyno and book an appointment for a gastrologist. The gastrologist will check you out, do some tests and then give you some medication.

You might just have IBS, which isn't a really bad thing and many woman have it. I have IBS and my gastrologist prescribed a medication called Zelnorm, which has helped a lot.

Answer 2

If it's diarrhoea, you can take charcoal tablets (Ultracarbon tablets). Very effective for diarrhoea.

Don't know about the bacterial vaginosis. Could be due to your diet. Taking too much cabbage for example, causes one to pass gas often. If your gynae says there's nothing wrong, perhaps you should just wait for your menses, as she advised and not get overly anxious.

It's true that sometimes, the problem is only temporary and will go away by itself once your diet is changed. I think if there's no pain experienced when urinating , it should be ok.

Hope it helps.

Answer 3

You better see your primary physician. Sound like it may be more serious and it will not go away on its own. Ask to be tested for what is called C-Diff (Clostridium difficile).