Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:35:11 -0600 ibsbb@ibsgroup.org (IBS Self Help and Support Group Forums - IBSgroup.org) IP.Blog 60
ok first all to give some background info, I am male, 25, very active (run and lift weights), and have no family history of any bowel disorders. I am currently on a high protein and high fiber diet, i get plenty of raw fruits and vegetables, and drink a lot of water.

my symptoms: I have very bad and very stinky gas which makes me feel bloated and causes abdominal pain. usually i do not feel any abdominal pain in the morning but around lunch the saga begins. My bowel movements are very inconsistent, usually go 1-4 times a day. lately (and this has happened in the past) I have had narrow stool, which usually breaks up into many little pieces, although sometimes stays long and narrow. also latley it has been flat!!! which it very concerning because that means there must be some kind of obstruction. right?? sometimes i do not feel like i am satisfied w/ the bowel movement but cant push any harder because it hurts, which may be from hemhroids i was diagnosed with about 8 months ago. Not sure why i still have those, i guess from lifting weights. Many times there is blood on the TP and lately has been more than usual. but no noticeable blood in the stool. For the past few days there has been black specks on the tp too!!! almost like little crushed black pepper but too many to be undigested food. also my rectum just feels swolen a lot of the time after a BM.

It has gotten to the point where this is begining to dictate my life!! My symptoms seem dreadfully similair to rectal and colon cancer. But i have no idea how i would have that considering my age and history. Also seems very similair to IBS, UC, and celiac disease. stress and anxiety seem to make it worse but i dont know if it is just the symptoms stressing me out. I certainly dont want any of these and especially not cancer. I am scheduled to see a G.I. doctor on the 24th and hopefully he will give me some good news.

The only natural thing i can contribute my symptoms to would be the whey protein i take is not sitting right, or the raw veggoes... too much protein?? too much fiber?? so if anyone has any knowledge or experience with my symptoms please let me know because i need the piece of mind now. I CANT Wait the two weeks to see the doctor too much uncertainty. thank you kindly

-David

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