[lily1]

Hi:I just recently have started doing research on my stomach problems and from what I've read, I think I have IBS. I'd rather have feedback from people who are sufferers than go to the doctor who generally always think you're complaining for nothing...anyways...My symptoms are the followingeriods of diarrhea (i.e. 1-2 weeks) alternating with periods of constipation (i.e. 1-2 weeks)-diarrhea is made worse when I am stressed (i.e. before an exam, before a big event like a dinner party)-sometimes i get bad cramps like I'm going to have diarrhea, but nothing happens, even after sitting for 30 mins-sometimes the urge to go is so bad that I barely reach the bathroom in time (i mean, sometimes it's REALLY close)-these symptoms (diarrhea) generally get worse when menstruatingThat's about it. Again, not trying to avoid the doctor, but sometimes they just don't listen.Thanks

 

[BQ]

Lily, Your symptoms sound familiar, HOWever: Only a Doc can make a diagnosis and I would urge you to seek one.BQ

 

[kazzy3]

lily,Your symptoms do sound like ibs. It is a good idea to see a doctor, just to be sure. Ibs is diagnosed by process of elimination. Don't let a doctor dismiss you, if you feel the doctor is unsympathetic to your needs,see another.

 

[Shanmari78]

Lily,Your story sounds familiar. I fight similar symptoms. Only a doc can diagnose IBS, but be prepared it is by process of elimination, they test for all the "serious" illnesses first (My doc's words, not mine). I highly recommend ibsrelief.com, they'll refer you to a doc that specializes in diagnosing & treating IBS. Keep your head up, you are not alone.~~ Shanmari ~~