I had a colonoscopy due to IBS getting so much worse. I feel like something else besides the IBS is going on. I’m thinking Crohns, but the doctor didn’t mention that–only that I may need additional tests he would dicuss at follow up visit. I am just wondering if he would be able to tell for sure that I didn’t have it–just through the colonoscopy.

I’m noticing more and more fellow females around me having great bouts of excruciating stomach aches, and being diagnosed with either IBS or Endometriosis, and being prescribed birth pills, peppermint oil pills, etc. All just like me. So I wanted to know if this is a big growing epidemic around other communities…

I heard that carrot (cabbage) have fibers that could clean my large intestine from wastes that is been stuck their.
Some people say that these colon wastes could add me 5 Ibs to my weight, is that right?
so by that mean if I kept eating carrot, because I heard about carrot in the biology class means that I will clean my colon from waste, hence I will lose weight?
Am I right?

Is it common with Irritable Bowel syndrome that after being constipated for a few days and finally using the rest room to have bright red blood in the toilet after you go and when you wipe?

I’m really scared right now, my mom who is a nurse said it was just a tear from going to the bathroom and bright red blood is nothing to worry about but dark black blood would be…….

Just curious if other people with IBS have been through this
Its happened before and lasted a day or two but I don’t remember it being this much

I suffer from IBS and I feel that’s why I have alot of weight issues. I am 36 and have had three children, but it just seems like my weight keeps climbing. I’ve tried adding fiber to my diet as the doctor suggested but that doesn’t always work. I’ve been using a product called Dr. Natura as a natural colon cleansing system which has provided me with some interesting results. I have so far lost 9.5 lbs. in a two week period. Not bad but this product is expensive and I don’t want to have to use something forever. I also don’t know how safe it is to continue to use a product like this. (It’s a three part system, which includes capsules you take to kill the parasites, a powder you mix in juice (the fiber part), and a detoxifier tea).

I am a 28 yr old female. I have stomach aches daily, which usually follows diarhhea, and then after I go to the bathroom, I feel better. Now I have set up an appoitment to see a Dr. but do you think he will prescribe a colonscopy…because frankly, I can’t afford that, the hospital said it costs 00. Are there other ways they can test for IBS? Or must there be a colonscopy. I just want to know what I am up for when I go to the Dr. Thanks

PLEASE NO SPAM. I DO NOT CARE ABOUT COLON FLUSHING WITH ACAI BERRY!

so, i am a male. 30. i have put on a good 30 pounds overthe last year. i am losing muscle tone in a hurry. my joints are hurting. i eat too much, and its creating some IBS. Any thoughts, on a good way to shed some pounds, get a little ripped, and not spend all day doing it?

The title pretty much sums it up!

I was searching around on google and it said a few different things.
My first question, can endometriosis cause rectal pain? And if it does, does the endo have to be on the rectum for it to be painful or can it be on the tissue aroun it?

It also said sometimes your uterus can lay on your rectum and sometimes it said you can have an enlarged uterus causing the pain. Almost everythin the treatment was a hysterectomy or some pretty potent narcotics. I also have really awful kidney pain during menstruation.
I’d really like to avoid a hysterectomy or even a partial hysterectomy because I’m only 18 and dream of having a family everyday. I guess this just really scared me. I also would prefer not to be on narcotics for extende amounts of time.
I’ve tried birth control and it made the pain stop but i really hated te side affects. But would be willing(I guess) to go back on it for a while.
I know I need to get to yhe doctor, I’m trying to just at te moment can’t.

And also, I have kidney stones and IBS and I know I’m being hopeful but is it possible my symptoms are just from that and not endo?

Thanks.

Has anyone tried these colon cleansing products? Colonmate from colonmate.com or dual action cleanse. Ive tried colonmate but never dual..let me know if anyone has tried it for constipation or IBS. Colonmate is ok but I am looking for something a bit more stronger.

I have recently been diagnosed with IBS, I went to the doctor complaining of groin pain and abdomen pain, I then had an x-ray. He said he could not find anything and I had allot of gas, my mother has IBS which also gave him the idea of IBS, and that is why I have pain in my groin also, could my IBS also cause pain in my testicles and penis do to gas pressure?

I am a relatively healthy 19 year old female. It seems like I have most all of the symptoms of IBS on a somewhat regular basis but I have read in several places that to have it you have to be over 50. Well, I am considering going to my Doctor but just want to make sure I’m not overreacting first.

43/yr old/f. had gastric bypass 3/04 lost 134 lbs, done great for 2 yrs. May 2006 I had unbearable rectal pain, unexplained at that, went to the doc, had internal Hemi’s, Had surgery – didn’t help, had G/B removed didn’t help, Colonoscopy Dx’ed with IBS…placed on Librax, didn’t help..these are my sympotms:
each a.m I have usually (since GBP) 2-3 loose BM’s each morning. right after I start having rectal burning to the point now that I stay nauseated. Thru the day I will have productive gas, (pass a small amount of stool with gas) and I can have up to 6-10 BM’s a day but feel the constant need to eliminate with PAIN and BURNING. I use all the OTC meds but they don’t help, sitz baths only ease the pain. every Friday SX are severe . YES I work in a very high stress job. I run a medical office and have a huge amount of responsibility.
This condition has chg’ed my life…..
yahoo won’t let me add my new addy: medtech1@suddenlink.net PLEASE if anyone out there can help

I have been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis and suspect it is accompanied by irritable bowel syndrome. I have tried laxatives and enema for the IBS, but afterwards I still feel constipated, although I do evacuate…The IC and IBS often coincide and are worst during ovulation in my monthly cycle, so I think my main culprit is hormonal fluctuations…Does anybody have suggestions on this one?

I have been having pain after eating, bloating, and I have a lot of the symtoms of IBS. I was wondering if there was anything I could do at home to flush out my digestive track. There are sooo many kits out there and it’s hard to pick the right one. what I do is eat nothing but fruits and veggies for a week and I notice that I loose 2-3 inches off my waist from doing this and all my symtoms disapear. I have taken prilosec, tums and what not, but the pain is all in my lower abdomen not my stomac or chest. Anything else I should do?

I’ve been dealing with these weird symptoms: dizziness, foggy brain, discomfort on my right side (ascending colon?), diarrhea (off and on), blood pressure a little elevated since it all started for about a year. It gets worse with my period. It all started with a trip to the ER because I had what they called a vasovagal reaction (very full stomach) and then an anxiety attack. My pulse was 125 at the time. I went to a cardiologist and everything checked out. I went to an internal medicine dr and he did blood work and everything was fine. Went to my gyn, more blood work and all hormones were fine. Had ultrasound and upper endoscopy, all fine. They found my gallbladder wasn’t working right and they took it out in Oct. 07. Last month dx with IBS but the symptoms don’t fit exactly. The symptoms are as I stated above + right sided sensation of my internal organs and tiredness. Now I have a weird taste in my mouth and a sore throat. No acid refux though. Could this really be only anxiety?

i also have gastritis,but there also was an ulcer in my esophagus 2 months back that is still healing. i smoke every day, no other medicine helps my IBS and Gas Symptoms, i also have constant nausea.what steps do i have to take to obtain a license?my dad is willing to help me out at all costs with this too.

i also have gastritis.i smoke marijuana every day, otherwise my symptoms get horrible, no other medicine helps my IBS and Gas Symptoms, i also have constant nausea.It stops all of this when i smoke.what steps do i have to take to obtain a license?how should i approach my physician ?my dad is willing to help me out at all costs with this too.

Can anyone give me any success stories on dealing with IBS, without ruining my life? I tried an herbal remedy, which worked for a while, but now I am starting to have trouble again. It’s very depressing, especially because we are a very busy family, and I never know when I will have an attack! Please only answer seriously, as I am depressed enough as it is, since I am only 34! Thanks.

What causes them to be bad for IBS?
Not to be too gross or anything, but the main issue here is constipation.

I am a 28 year old male, and for the last year I have had ALL of the symptoms of colon cancer except for weight loss and anemia. Also, I am not sure that I have had rectal bleeding, and I am inclined to think that the red in my stool was undigested tomatoe skins. That said, I have had loose stools, that are narrower and softer than usual, and mucus in my stools, and occasional constipation. I told my doctor about this, and he said it is probably IBS, but he said if it doesn’t clear up maybe I should talk with a Gastroenterologist and get a colonoscopy. I plan to do so soon—after my final exams. I am just wondering, though, can my symptoms really be caused by something else besideds colon cancer , like IBS. I look on the web, and it seems that my symptoms really point to colon cancer.

I suffer from IBS, and it is really starting to take it’s toll on my social and family life. It only really affects me when it’s time to leave the house (when my adrenaline levels are elevated), and it is making me miserable. I haven’t been out to eat with my hubby and kids in a couple years at least, because the "flare ups" make me miserable and shake and sweat and I can’t possibly eat. I don’t have health insurance, so a doctor’s prescription isn’t an option. Are there any supplements that I can take or "home remedies" that will help me? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I’m willing to try just about anything to get my life back!
I’ve had this problem for most of my life, but it has gotten significantly worse since I had my gallbladder removed in December of ’04. It is much more painfuul now (to the point I feel faint).

I was diagnosed with diverticulosis, after a colonoscopy. The symptoms I have are chronic constipation with bloating. I see that the symptoms are the same for IBS. I am wondering if there are two different names for the same condition?

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?

Is the only way to diagnose IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) with a endoscopy or colonoscopy?

Has anyone gotten medication for IBS without an edoscopy or colonoscopy?

I have a referral to a GI but I do not want to go if I know for sure the only way to diagnose my IBS is with an endoscopy or colonoscopy.

I just got my free trial of total cleanse in hopes of clearing up my ibs and maybe shedding a few pounds. I have a bowel movement once per day and am really self conscious about having one in public (public bathrooms). So is there any possibility of going more than once per day after taking total cleanse?