agingwuss
27-04-09, 14:44
Hi. I've been suffering from HA for about 18 months now but with the help of some counselling, a brilliant book &, last but by no means least, the great folks on this site I've been coping with it much better lately. :flowers:
I've convinced myself I had just about every cancer in the book [LOL] but my latest was colon cancer. As usual a change in toilet habits got me panicking and of course, that made things worse .......... Well, my dear GP did blood & stool tests and gave me the all clear - which for once I'm feeling able to accept. Hooray!
Trouble is, altho' I know there's nothing seriously wrong - I'm left with the symptoms! They aren't too bad, at least my visits to the loo are regular once a day and I have hardly any pain at all - BUT I do have terrible wind!
It's really funny but it drives me mad [and my partner even madder!].
Does any kind person who has experience with IBS have any tips on reducing this embarrassing little problem? I've tried peppermint & charcoal without much effect. Any help would be much appreciated!:blush:
I've convinced myself I had just about every cancer in the book [LOL] but my latest was colon cancer. As usual a change in toilet habits got me panicking and of course, that made things worse .......... Well, my dear GP did blood & stool tests and gave me the all clear - which for once I'm feeling able to accept. Hooray!
Trouble is, altho' I know there's nothing seriously wrong - I'm left with the symptoms! They aren't too bad, at least my visits to the loo are regular once a day and I have hardly any pain at all - BUT I do have terrible wind!
It's really funny but it drives me mad [and my partner even madder!].
Does any kind person who has experience with IBS have any tips on reducing this embarrassing little problem? I've tried peppermint & charcoal without much effect. Any help would be much appreciated!:blush: