Dynamito
02-02-19, 08:57
I remember when i started getting digestive issues years ago I was told I probably had a form of IBS. I just assumed my constipation issues were due to IBS and being a naturally anxious person.
However, the last couple weeks I have been very anxious and stressed. My digestive system has almost shut down. I go many days without a bowel movement unless I use a laxative to help. I have never been regular (every day) but recently it feels that despite eating more healthy, my bowels still don't react.
Before the last couple weeks my diet had been reasonably poor tbh. I would eat fairly healthy once a day, then the next day eat a pastry, couple bags of crisps, some chocolate etc.
I am wondering whether my digestive system and IBS have reacted badly to something, such as chocolate etc.
I also worry that it could be something sinister. I am getting a lot of gas and also the last 3/4 days I've been experiencing indigestion.
I went to the doctor yesterday and was prescribed some asphagula husk and some omeprazole. I don't know if these will help, but I'm paranoid about the omeprazole because I've heard a couple horror stories or that it doesn't work.
I haven't been given any tests such as fecal sample, CT scan, scan on stomach/abdomen etc. Should I return to doctor and demand tests?
I don't know, I'm just a bit worried at the moment. Some days it feels a little better than others, but I'm still paranoid about something serious.
However, the last couple weeks I have been very anxious and stressed. My digestive system has almost shut down. I go many days without a bowel movement unless I use a laxative to help. I have never been regular (every day) but recently it feels that despite eating more healthy, my bowels still don't react.
Before the last couple weeks my diet had been reasonably poor tbh. I would eat fairly healthy once a day, then the next day eat a pastry, couple bags of crisps, some chocolate etc.
I am wondering whether my digestive system and IBS have reacted badly to something, such as chocolate etc.
I also worry that it could be something sinister. I am getting a lot of gas and also the last 3/4 days I've been experiencing indigestion.
I went to the doctor yesterday and was prescribed some asphagula husk and some omeprazole. I don't know if these will help, but I'm paranoid about the omeprazole because I've heard a couple horror stories or that it doesn't work.
I haven't been given any tests such as fecal sample, CT scan, scan on stomach/abdomen etc. Should I return to doctor and demand tests?
I don't know, I'm just a bit worried at the moment. Some days it feels a little better than others, but I'm still paranoid about something serious.