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Could I be pregnant or something more serious?

Alan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:42:43 +0000

Question by Prosperity: Could I be pregnant or something more serious?
The last time I had my period was June 25th to July 1. I have irregular periods. This is the longest I have been without it. Yesterday I had light blood in the mid morning. By 4pm it was not there anymore. Today same thing. I took a pregnancy test on July 23rd and it was negative. I don’t know what else it could be. Can someone share some possible thoughts? I went to the doctor on August 19th and he didn’t do a pregnancy test or consider it. He gave me a prescription for birth control and said it should bring my period back on.

I had some regular things going on with me which I relate them to stuff like pms, stress, or pre period. Symptoms: Breast tenderness for 3 weeks that stopped 2 weeks ago and then itched for a week and now I get it here and there, bloated and fullness i think is coming from possible irritable bowel syndrome, lower back aches, pelvic pains that went away a week ago, hot flashes too often, i don’t know what this could be but sometimes food and drinks taste funny to me like a bitter taste or sour taste even if it’s sweet. I don’t want to take another test because I’m afraid of the results. I want a positive. I figured if I miss it for this month then I will take one in September.

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Answer by Toria G
it kinda sounds like it but to be SURE go to the doctor and request a blood test. Those always let you know for sure.

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IBS or something more serious? Probiotics to blame?

Alan — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:40:18 +0000

Question by Chris: IBS or something more serious? Probiotics to blame?
I am a 23 year old male who had relatively minor IBS for about a year before deciding to take the probiotic Align. After taking Align for a week, my “stomach” problems have become worse than they have ever been. While I have only occasional diarrhea (non-bloody), and no abdominal pain to speak of, I am very gassy. Throughout the day, though especially in the morning, I can press down on the lower-right quadrant of my stomach and feel (and hear) a lot of gurlging/ fluid moving around. This side of my abdomen makes really loud/ embarassing noises. I went on antibiotics for two week to try and get rid of the Align bacteria, but I still have similar problems. I stopped the antibiotics about a week ago. I also now feel nauseous in the mornings, which I never felt before taking Align/ antbiotics.
Does this sound like IBS exacerbated by taking Align, or something more serious?

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Answer by Missy F
I would be careful of the foods you eat for awhile and see if that helps. Stay away from high fiber foods to help out with the gas, and go on a bland diet of soup and toast for a day or two. Drink plenty of good fluids (no soda or juice) to try and settle the stomach. Tea without caffeine, sugar or milk is usually a good one. It sounds like your system needs time to clear out everything. You should also try searching the internet for other reactions to Align and see if it is common.

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Can IBS lead to more bowel/stomach problems?

Alan — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:46:36 +0000

Question by lovinglife2326: Can IBS lead to more bowel/stomach problems?
I’ve had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for 14 yrs (diagnosed at 14) Recently in the past 6-12mths i’ve had increasing stomach pain/nausea. More recently in the past 2 months i’ve rarely had a bowel movement (i’m down to once a wk) That is highly unusual as i’m known to have many a day from the IBS. I genenrally cannot go somewhere without a bathroom being available at anytime, yet more recently its been when the time hits, I need to be on the toilet right then or there or there will be an “accident” These bowel movements i’m having now suddenly hit with extreme cramping followed by like an hr long session of being on the toilet, usually ending with a small muscousy amount of pink tinged blood. My dr seems to blame everything on IBS and tells me I just need to learn to live with it, but i’m at my limit, I just can’t take this feeling anymore.
Please help with any advice, and sorry if I was too blunt in detail.

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Answer by Anna P
As your doctor to test you for Celiac disease. I believe it’s becoming diagnosed more and more as doctors find out more about it. It sounds like maybe you had some sort of mild infection previously (?) with the IBS. Celiac, which is an autoimmune disease wherein gluten (the protein in wheat and a number of other grains) destroys the villi in the small intestine. Are you losing weight at all? That would also indicate a lack of digesting your food.

Clearly something is happening. If your doctor will not investigate other options please find another doctor who will take you seriously. This is NOT normal and you should not have to suffer.

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Gross Question, but whatever – Loose bowel movements/Intestinal cramping for more than a week now 34 wks preg

Alan — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:40:19 +0000

Question by mommy of 2: Gross Question, but whatever – Loose bowel movements/Intestinal cramping for more than a week now 34 wks preg
Is this normal? It’s actually the complete opposite for me because I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and I’m usually ALWAYS constipated and I only use the toilet once a day or less. Now, I am using atleast 2 -3 times a day with intestinal cramping, diahrea/loose stools for a week an a half or slightly longer.

Any relation to starting labor soon (in a few weeks?) or just something that comes with pregnancy?

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Answer by amosunknown
They say that the runs can be a sign of labor coming. I know i had softer BMs a few weeks before labor.

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What are pro-biotics and how do I get more of them in my diet?

Alan — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:44:23 +0000

Question by Jessica: What are pro-biotics and how do I get more of them in my diet?
I often suffer from UTI, allergies and the common cold. I eat a healthy diet and workout regulary, so I am frusterated that I get sick so often. I heard that consuming more “probiotics” would help in these areas.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Answer by CrazyShy
Check this web site it tells you all about probiotics.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-probiotics.htm
There are some yoghurt drinks and just yoghurts you can buy that contain probiotics.
I hope this helps

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Why are women more prone to Irritable Bowel Syndrome than men?

Alan — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:34:30 +0000

Question by CleanMan: Why are women more prone to Irritable Bowel Syndrome than men?

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Answer by navyhm1983
It’s just an excuse to be mean to their husbands. Just kidding,,,

I have never seen any data on that so I have to send you to this site which is really good for everything.

WWW.WrongDiagnosis.com

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Will getting my belly button pierced affect my I.B.S? (irritable bowel syndrome) and more questions!?

Alan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:47:20 +0000

Question by kaksmileygirl: Will getting my belly button pierced affect my I.B.S? (irritable bowel syndrome) and more questions!?
I am 12 years old and getting my belly button done in November for my 13th birthday. One of my older friends said it barely hurts and everything is worth it after like a month or 2 because of the healing and all that crap. But I have I.B.S (irritable bowel syndrome) and I read that if done wrong, belly button piercings can give you severe stomach problems. My I.B.S acts up daily and when I eat fast food so I never eat it. I can’t take anymore stomach problems, and no, I do not take any kind of medicine for it I just try to eat as healthy as I can.

I have another question: does it really hurt as bad as some people on the internet say it does? I’m comfortable with getting shots and I’ve only gotten my ears pierced without being nervous at all. I don’t know how this could help but I do tear open my skin with needles when I have splinters and am not afraid to shove a needle through that dead layer of skin on your hands. (duh.) I am a girly girl and want to do this because I saw it and it looked extremely cute.

I also play sports – fast pitch, volleyball, basketball, and track. So how can I prevent it from getting like caught on my clothing ? Sorry for all the questions. I already did the pinch as hard as you can for 10 seconds and I can take that almost no problem. I am told by my coaches that I am basically an all-around tough girl for my age but that’s because when I was younger I was yelled at when I cryed and told to suck it up whenever I got hurt It didn’t offend me in anyway.

Oh yeah, this is the last one, I heard that a Store in Bedford, Ohio called A Nu Tatt2 and are they really that sanitary and good at piercings? I’ve heard good things from them except that they are kind of over priced but that’s because it’s like really professional.

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Answer by Sarah
It wont effect your ibs , i have both , its only the outside bit of skin pierced , nothing to do with your bowels

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Probiotics will help me poop more?

Alan — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:50:21 +0000

question by Jason L : I poop more probiotics help? I do not poop as much as I usually poop 2-3 times a week, four times in a good week. I was so thinking about probiotics in it may be my clense intestinal system and so on. Will it help? best answer: response from Scott b
can, but I doubt it. All Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that digest food which can help you. What you need is a laxative.

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Why does my girlfriend seem more distant since I informed her of my Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Alan — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:27:05 +0000

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With irritable bowel syndrome do you find you fart more then others?

Alan — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 06:59:10 +0000

as embarrassing as it is, do you find that you fart a lot more often then people without it? I’m getting over ibs but I’m just curious, does anyone else feel the same?

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