Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Question by Hammie: I get tired of these pains… what can they be?
A few years ago at school, I got a really bad cramp in my stomach that meant I had to sit of out of PE (which made me happy! woohoo!!!) but I didn’t think anything of it. It wasn’t period pains because back then I hadn’t even started my periods. Then a few years later I was bent down, then I stood up and I got the pain again. I managed to walk inside and to my bedroom where it became a seriously painful cramp that made me cry, shake and sweat. I went to the doctors and they said it was IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) which the doctor said was caused by dairy products, but the thing is I never have any of the other symptoms, it hurts whether I have dairy products or not!

The pains happened again before christmas when I was at college, which got my friend concerned because when i tried to lift things it hurt. So I tootled back to the doctors, and she said that I had pulled a muscle that time! But I get tired of these pains, they can come on for no reason. I even got the pain when I was walking the dog!!!!!!

The pain is always on my left hand side, and sometimes comes and goes quickly but sometimes it lingers. I am convinced it isn’t IBS, because like I said it can come on for no reason, and also I’m sure a pulled muscle wouldn’t hurt for this long!!!!!

Shall I go to another doctor, or isn’t it worth it?
These pains annoy me because I don’t know how they start and how to stop them, I am worried it will affect my college work (Which is animal care, so it is a physical course)
Thanks for that taco, but judging by your diagnosis I should be dead by now, interesting!!

Hope you are not planning to become a doctor!

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Answer by tacosauce2002
Hi, this sounds like a rare case I have seen once before. It’s a case of Tazmanian Parasites. At year two you will notice blood in the stool and vomit. Shortly after your eyes and fingernails will turn yellow with jaundice. Later, you will turn into an umbrella.

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Question by cheerychumms: Are these related to pregnancy and does it sound good?
My period is due in 4 days. I had unprotected sex with hubby on the day before ovulation. Since then I have been crampy off and on,feel very vey tired which is not normal for me,no matter what i eat i still feel hungry and have been constipated but i have irritable bowel syndrome and usually am never constipated. My cervix will be soft and very hard to reach and then at times will feel lower and kinda firm,this is off and on,like right now its high.I also dont have much discharge at all unless i feel for my cervix and there is some milky very thin discharge on my cervix. I am soo confused. does this sound like pregnancy. And im going to test tomorrow.

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Answer by Ryan’s mom
I don’t know about the cervix as I never examine mine, but the discharge does possibly indicate pregnancy. Good luck.

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Question by nicole h: Should I change my anti depressant due to these side effects?
I have Constipation ,Ongoing Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fatigue , Dry mouth , Sexual dysfunction, Vivid/Abnormal dreams, and Apathy

By the way im currently taking Venlafaxine. Before I was on Prozac, and one other that I forget the name of.

Been on this medication for about 3 or 4 months

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Answer by laurarara
That’s quite a list of side effects. If they’re badly affecting your life, then do speak to your doctor. There are many antidepressants out there, and I’m sure you can find one with fewer side effects (for you) than that.

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Question by sdfgsdg: Do you take any of these “Yuppie” conditions (named by ABC news) seriously?
1. Chronic fatigue syndrome: severe, continued tiredness that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions.

2. Epstein-Barr Virus: causes a minor cold-like or flu-like illness, but, in some cases, there may be no symptoms of infection.

3. Social Phobia: persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as parties and other social events.

4: Tennis elbow: inflammation, soreness, or pain on the outside (lateral) side of the upper arm near the elbow.

5. Generalized anxiety disorder: a pattern of frequent, constant worry and anxiety over many different activities and events.

6. Restless leg syndrome: a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.

7. Irritable bowel syndrome: a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements.

8. Seasonal affective disorder: episodes of depression that occur every year during fall or winter.

9. Fibromyalgia: a common syndrome in which people experience long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.

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Answer by Minx
All except two and four i have had either personal experience with …… either myself or a direct relative or friend ….. so that would be a resounding YeS from me …….. although i don’t adhere to the take this pill and that tablet routine to “bandaid” your symptoms routine …. i would prefer to start researching and analysing diet and lifestyle … and things like chemical intolerances and or allergies ……. ;0).

Oh.

And i also think that many of them are simply “labels” that have been made up in lieu of the fact that nobody in western medicine can work out what is wrong ……. for example “IBS” imho is simply a bs label for a collection of unaddressed food and or chemical intolerances….. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) improves miraculously when the patient is exposed to regular safe sun exposure on a daily basis … restless leg syndrome usually resolves nicely when magnesium and vitamin B6 are present in the body in adequate amounts…… the medicine usually given to alleviate “restless leg syndrome” paradoxically reduces pain – if you are lucky – but actually produces more pain when the toxic affects wear off …. because the meds trash calcium and calcium is needed for effective B6 and mgnesium assimilation in the body …… so yeah…. that’s what i mean in a nutshell.

bless u
x

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Question by sdfgsdg: Do you take any of these “Yuppie” conditions (named by ABC news) seriously?
1. Chronic fatigue syndrome: severe, continued tiredness that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions.

2. Epstein-Barr Virus: causes a minor cold-like or flu-like illness, but, in some cases, there may be no symptoms of infection.

3. Social Phobia: persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as parties and other social events.

4: Tennis elbow: inflammation, soreness, or pain on the outside (lateral) side of the upper arm near the elbow.

5. Generalized anxiety disorder: a pattern of frequent, constant worry and anxiety over many different activities and events.

6. Restless leg syndrome: a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.

7. Irritable bowel syndrome: a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements.

8. Seasonal affective disorder: episodes of depression that occur every year during fall or winter.

9. Fibromyalgia: a common syndrome in which people experience long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.
I do. Social Phobia.

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Answer by Bugsy A
Yes. Most of them. And restless leg syndrome is NOT funny when the person you love has it. It makes sleeping incredibly difficult for both of you.

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