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Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

Posted by volsfan68 , 30 April 2012 · 114 views

Hello everyone!  I am new here.
     I am 43 yrs old and have had stomach issues for as long as I can remember.  I was diagnosed (officially) with IBS two years ago.  The longer it goes on, the worse it gets. This past week has been the worst yet.  The pain is getting worse.  Now my lower back is beginning to hurt.  I had heartburn for five days straight with nausea.
      I have been missing work more and more.  Thank heaven for FMLA.  It is the only thing that is protecting my job of eighteen years.  There is only one person at work that understands what I am going through.  I stand on my feet for eight hours a day which makes dealing with the pain even harder.
       IBS has made my depression and anxiety worse.  If I get angry, it only makes matters worse.  It seems that I am always tired and worn out.  I feel so alone.

Brittany123

May 01 2012 03:47 PM

I hope you get better!!!!!!!!!!!! And i know this is hard to do but try to keep positive.

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volsfan68

May 01 2012 10:11 PM

I hope you get better!!!!!!!!!!!! And i know this is hard to do but try to keep positive.

Thanks Brittany! It's a tough road

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iblint70

May 03 2012 07:58 PM

You and I are peas in a pod. I am 42, have had issues for about 12 years, was originally diagnosed with IBS, then SBBOS. This week I ended up in Urgent Care - the docs are still trying to figure out how to help me. I am glad you still have FMLA - because of a misunderstanding between my docs and my work I was fired today. :-( It is another challenge that I will rise to and eventually overcome. Luckily I have the BEST support network! I am on 2 antidepressants for my moods - I have found it useful to meditate - works for some, doesn't hurt to try.
I do hope you can find relief soon! Best of luck and keep in touch - I am a great "listener"!

If you have the interest I can give you the full blown version - all of which makes me angry every time I think about it! :-)

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iblint70

May 03 2012 07:58 PM

Oh, I am also new to the site - day one, hour one!

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lggill51

May 08 2012 04:47 PM

I also have had trouble for many years. I just got diagnosised in the last few months. Fmla is going to help but I hate to be off work I still feel guilty taking off. Traveling to see my grandchildren 4 hours away is difficult...I went to see them this past week end and ever since i got home i have been in a "flare" up. I am sitting here today in tears disgusted with the situation and what I am sure some of you also have experienced.....Not making it to the bathroom when you need to. My husband is good to me and helps more than most people would. For that I am thankful, The doctor started me on some meds, but changed them and I don't think the new stuff is as helpful as the previous. I guess since i am feeling so bad to day I am on my Pitty Pot.........Thanks for Listening.

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ejc

May 24 2012 07:18 AM

I was interested to read your story because you don,t often hear of nausea as one of peoples main symptoms. I am a 40 year old female and nausea has always been my worse symptom - it is miserable and you find it hard to concentrate on anything. It worries family around me as well.I have had to have lots time off work that i don,t get paid for!! Feeling alone is exactly how i feel & i get frightened that it really is ibs & that the docs hav,nt missed anything. With ibs at least you know its not life threatening and that you will get better eventually x

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Marypiggy

Jun 27 2012 12:43 PM

Hi I am new to this web site and trying to find some answers an help to many, many years of IBS. Although I have not officially been diagnosed I have all of the symtoms of IBS with constipation. I have done a lot of reading and have been trying to work on my diet to eliminate the symtoms. It seems like there isn't too much that I can eat or drink anymore. I have eliminated so much and do feel better when I do but now I am not sure what to eat that is safe and what I can and cannot drink. It is so frustrating. I do feel alone but know that there are many of us out there with the same issues and I am looking for some ideas and support. Thanks to anyone that has some suggestions