Hi This is the first time I have posted. My husband suggested it. I have had IBS for a few years now and it has always been constipation, bloating and gas. I had a tummy bug about 3 months ago and it has totally changed. I have d occasionally and i always feel as though I still need to go. I passed just mucus the other day and it freaked me out it is normal? I wasn;t clear it was orangy in colour. It is really starting to get me down and depressed. The stress of trying for a baby and the possiblity of losing my job may be contributing to this episode but I can't help it. The Dr has ordered some blood becasue he said that my bowel seemed inflammed, does anyone know about these tests and what could be wrong. I can feel like a sausage shape on my lower right side, does anynoe else have this.I feel so odd and embarrased I am sick of feeling this way, this episode has lasted for about 3 months, how long do other people have episodes for? I feel quite isolated. Please helps x