Various Health Fears

[MrLurcher]

I know it won't help, but I get weird stomach issues all the time. I went through a phase where I woke up at 3am twice a week with stomach cramps and diarrhoea that was bad enough to give me the cold sweats. It passed, and I was fine.

Thanks BI. How long did that phase last? I guess the fact that this is like a repeat episode of a few weeks ago is making me feel pretty paranoid and down. The fact I didn't sleep well last night either is wreaking havoc on my mood as well.

I just can't get over the fact I was feeling fine two days ago, and now I feel like utter sh**.

[BlueIris]

Hmm. Probably lasted a few months to a year.

The other thing I'd say is that poor sleep makes my bowels act weird like nothing else.

[MrLurcher]

Hmm. Probably lasted a few months to a year.

The other thing I'd say is that poor sleep makes my bowels act weird like nothing else.

Ok. Did you get checked out?

[BlueIris]

No, because medical phobia. However, I haven't dropped dead yet

[MrLurcher]

No, because medical phobia. However, I haven't dropped dead yet

Did this deffo happen?! Did you find or figure out what could have been causing it?

[BlueIris]

Yes, I promise it happened. I learned to live with it and it buggered off eventually.

Bodies do weird stuff sometimes.

[pulisa]

Ok. Did you get checked out?

Do you think that you will be able to stop yourself from going to the GP again? What would you say to the GP if you went and would you ask him to send you for tests?

If you do this and tests are offered could you cope with the anxiety and all the inevitable googling and catastrophising? Or would it be best just to let a few days pass, eat sensibly and see how you do?

[MrLurcher]

Thats fair enough Pulisa, I havent thought about ringing the docs yet. But this keeps happening and its distressing and upsetting. I just want a break in life.

I have a mind appt tomorrow so thats a start, and I have emailed a local hypnotherapist who says specialises in IBS.

[pulisa]

Does it "keep" happening on a daily basis though?

Maybe you will have to put the mental discipline in for a break from health anxiety? You have 2 little girls and a partner-the makings of a good life in my book. Give the hypnotherapist a go and give Mind a chance. Both are better options than seeking reassurance on here and documenting your bowel movements.

Let us know how the appt goes tomorrow and well done to Wales!! Are you off to Qatar for some sunshine?!

[MrLurcher]

Not on a daily basis, but this is like the 3rd weird flare up in 2 months. And they last a few days and I cant figure out any triggers if its IBS again. Ive been burping a lot as well and feeling nauseous so that could also point to a stomach acid issue, but then does that explain my bowels? Dunno.

The appt is a phone consultation, so we’ll what happens.

Over the moon with the result. I was in the stadium on Sunday, incredible atmosphere. Dream come true to see Wales at a WC.