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·hello all~My name is Donna, 18 and I am new to the boards, but unfortunately not to IBS. On may 22nd, 1998 I was admitted into the hospital, after scopes, colonoscopy, catscans, xrays..the doctors determined I had ulcers, and IBS. Saying my intestines(colon) were shaped like Z's in the corners instead of smooth S's. I have been on prilosec, librax, , levsin. I have tried eliminating almost everything from my diet..no milk products,certain fruits, no fried food..etc etc. My IBS tends to flare up at times before my periods, but mostly on a waxing waning level...comming when I least expect it. This past month it has been the worst, causing me to lose over 11 pounds..and not be able to even keep dry toast in my stomach. i get better, will go back to my usual diet, then 3 or four days later, i am best friends with the bathroom again. I am worse in the mornings, and I am D rather than C. I find myself to be eliminating more than eating nowadays, and thats scary to me. This recent flare up, has altered my moods, and lifestyle in general..2 weeks before I am off to college, i find myself staying in fearing an attack..instead of enjoying times with friends. I suffered the last 2 years of highschool with IBS, where absences were allowed, in college they are not though, and I want an answer to what is wrong, or even a possile cure. I am sick of being told by doctors this is something I have to learn to live with, that is why I am trying to find answers on my own now. If any of you can offer any advice, possible tests I should get, medicine or tips I dont know about...please reply to my post...thank you for listening but most of all understanding...Donna