I just really want to know what IBS feels like and if there are ne ways to treat it..?? i have no idea what this may be that i have...but IT REALLY BOTHERS ME TO READ THAT THE DOCTORS CANT FIND THE CAUSE..?? And do you think its normal when i go to my doctor..tell her about my problem which i have for 6 months already..which is bloating, disconfort..smtng horrable that i dont think will happen to a person or somene will understand..she tells me "I CANT SEND YOU TO ULTRASAUND CHECK-UP CUZ YOU HAVE NO PAIN" why cant she understand...why wont she help me..??ARE THERE DOCTORS LIKE THAT?? OH GOD..IT EFFECTS MY WHOLE LIFE..WOULD IMAGINE PAIN..BUT THIS..NO WAY TO DESCRIBE! cant go ne where anymore..I SWEAR! IS THIS HOW IT (ibs) FEELS..?? WHAT SHOULD I DO..??? Not even 20 yet..but havin this much disconfort in life..!!!! ILL APPRECIATE YOUR ANSWERS SO MUCH!!!!!
2007-02-22 17:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
ITS BEEN 6 MONTH ALREADY AND HAE NEVER EVER FOR THE PAST 18 YEARS FELT LIKE THAT BEFORE!! its really sad!
2007-02-22 18:21:49 · update #1
Do you think the problem may be hypochondria?
That is what it sounds like to me, since the doctor cant find the reason or a reason to investigate further. Do you read webMD a lot?
Also, the city is spelled SYDNEY.
2007-02-22 18:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by JasSays 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, the irritable pain of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I too am one of the unlucky bastards that has this. According to my GI doctor, there's not much that can really be done to detect this disorder in the first place. What she recommended is to rule out everything else first to confirm that I don't have polyps, cancer, liver problems, etc.
The one thing she recommended that may work for you is to eat more fiber. Fiber is truly the only thing that helps defeat the symptoms of IBS. You should be taking in at least 25g of fiber every day - particularly from food (and supplements if you have to). The fiber will bulk up your stool so it is no longer painful to have a "twosie."
If your doctor is not following up with proper protocol or you feel unsatisified and are still experiencing problems, feel free to seek a second opinion. If possible, try to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist - they specialize in nothing but the digestive tract. They may be hard to come by, especially since some require a referral. Don't give up though!
Hope this helps and best wishes!
2007-02-23 02:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by quacky_hijinks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hold on a minute, you just discribed half a dozen ailments. I wonder do you drink alot of milk or milk products? That sounds an aweful lot like lactose intolerence. Try changing your diet a bit and keep a journal of what you consume after a week or two you may find it only affects you when you eat or drink certain things. What have you got to loose, your suffering already, right?
2007-02-23 02:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly advise that you go and get a second, or if necessay a third opinion.
2007-02-23 02:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by celianne 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It feels like someone farted in your FACE.
2007-02-23 01:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋