Any ideas what this is? For the past few months, i get really bad stabbing pains in my stomach and *have* to go to the toilet, its usually pretty bad, yet other times i have awful constipation! and can't go for days ... i get the pains when im nervous too, i have a thyroid problem which is controlled, but i don't know what could be causing this,
2007-03-08 03:29:03 · 6 answers · asked by Sammy D 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi Sammy - Im no doctor but can tell you from experience that it sounds like IBS. Ive suffered from IBS-D (IBS with diahhoea) for about 10 years and get pains just like youve described. Get your doc to check you out, but if the pains continue in the meantime then you could try Buscopan, available from supermarkets, pharmacys etc (Its not over the counter) You find it amongst the other tummy medicines. This stops the spasms in your tummy, which are whats causing you the pain. HTH, Bex x
2007-03-08 19:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by Secret Squirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds very much like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Definitely see the doctor as it could be something more serious too (don't want to worry you). It's most lkely to be IBS if it is they can give you pills that you take with meals, to help this. Good luck!
2007-03-08 11:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by JoJi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could very well be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), go to your doctor he will not be able to tell you whether you have it immediately but will make you undergo some tests at the hospital.
There are IBS medicines for sale in chemists to relieve the symptoms but I wouldn't advise buying them until you know for sure what you are suffering from.
2007-03-08 11:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Pearl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, you need to see your doctor. Sounds like irritable bowel syndrom to me...you have all the symptoms. Godloveya.
2007-03-08 11:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello...ask your Dr. to check your cortisol levels. These are symptoms of low cortisol. And if you have thyroid and cortisol issues it might mean something is going on with your pituitary.
2007-03-10 22:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by laineyette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it sure sounds like irritable bowel..but see a doctor..could be appendicitis or both! Good luck!
2007-03-08 11:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by wartytoadjody39 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋