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My life with severe IBS
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Hello, I have just joined the support group today,I have had ibs for many years the past 5years diagnosed as severe and this year got to the stage it is ruining my life. My symptoms which i suffer from every day are: Indigestion,nausea,stomach and pelvic pain, bloatedness, piles, flatulence,I chronically strain every day on the toilet,even when I have Diahorrea,my BM is always soft,but difficult to pass,its a nightmare!I have tried every alternative therapies on the market and my GP has prescribed a lot of meds as well but nothing has helped.At the moment I have just been prescribed 20mg Amitryptiline to take at night to see if it helps my pain,so keeping fingers crossed.My GP says I am not typically constipated,but really does not know what to do to help me. Just to ty and stop straining. I can't!It's the only way to get the stools out,which is not normal! I also have chronic fatigue syndrome which I have had for 11years.
HELP!
By: Diana63
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Diane, My GI was very honest
10/22/2009 - 21:33Diane,
My GI was very honest with me about 5 years ago. He said: there is nothing that I can help you with.
I am struggling every day. One thing I don't allow myself is to strain. I use glycerin suppositories. You can find them in any drug store. Straining causes hemorroids and sometimes elevates blood pressure. I don't mean to scare you but there were sudden deaths bacause of intense straining.
My severe IBS
10/23/2009 - 08:08Hello
Thank you for emailing me back.I do chronically strain and i have piles which i treat with ice and ointment my GP gave me,but does not get rid of them.Did you always strain and do you find the suppositries help?How often do you use them and do you get any relief?At the moment i am always bloated and in pain,but i try not to give up hope.I was prescribed adult suppositries but they were to strong for me and my GP prescribed infant ones but i am to scared to use them in case i have the same reaction.Thank you again.
Hi How you getting on atm
10/31/2009 - 17:59Hi
How you getting on atm with your new medication?
Claire
Hello Claire I have been
11/01/2009 - 06:47Hello Claire
I have been taking the 20mg Amitriptyline for 12days not very long but it has eased my pain a tiny bit,i have to speak to my GP after 2weeks so that will be on Wednesday,and let her now how i am doing.The problem though is all my other symptoms still severe,so if i'm honest i do not feel any better at all.How are you feeling these days?
Diana