I want to say that my problems began in my early 20's. I was experiencing diarrhea practically on a regular basis. I always thought it was due to medications I have and still to this day have been taking to treat a disorder. Consulted my specialist(s)/primary care physicians on this and was told that the diarrhea is not a side effect of the medication. When I was 32 years of age I went for a colonoscopy and was told I have a twisted bowel. I get cramps/spasms on the left side of my stomach and get terrible abdominal pain quite often. The pain keeps me from sleeping at night. I have been using a heating pad on my abs to soothe the pain. I take Librax that has been prescribed in an attempt to treat my "spastic colon" and yet still have bowel attacks........... I went and changed my diet (listening to doctors request as a solution) yet I feel like everything I'm doing is not providing a solution to the problem. I am 36 now and do not have a life because of this condition. Not to mention the severe problems I have been having in my later years with my monthly periods - irregular bleeding, crying spells, bodily aches and pains, unable to concentrate, feeling "out of sorts". IBS and periods just don't bode well at all. I've lost quite a bit of weight through the years and I think the frequent diarrhea has contributed to it. I just want my life back. Right now I have opted for alternative medicine, i.e. IBX (it is available at the Vitamin Shoppe) - it is supposed to relieve/soothe the stomach and help with IBS. Right now I feel pretty desperate and will try anything just so that I can have a life and not have to spend it on the toilet everyday. Hard to manage and having this told to me by the doctor is not helping!!!! I eat pretty healthy and attend a gym. I don't know what's left. I just want to crawl up into a ball right now! I would not wish this on anyone!

By: cmatechik