worried this is not ibs

[rosebud]

Hi

i literally only get a couple of days a month when things feel settled. i know its a long term thing but i am really worried. is this normal with ibs.
would really appreciate anyone whos going through the same to reassure
me a little bit.

thanks in advance
tracey x

[nomorepanic]

Hiya

You may need to look at your diet and go on a strict diet to cut out food groups etc.

I have been told I should go on a special diet but as yet I haven't tried it.

Other things that aggrevate it are alcohol, spicy foods and acidy foods.

[rosebud]

everthing seems to aggrivate it nicola.sometimes i feel at my wits end with it. sure the worrying doesn't help any. having a symptom free evening at the moment thanks for replying

traceyx

[nomorepanic]

Exercise is very good for IBS - do you do any at all?

[rosebud]

no excercise as such. but i'me on my feet all day at work and i do sometimes find that moving about a lot does ease things especially the wind and gurgling.

tracey x

[blueangel]

I've had IBS for years, and it's mostly fairly mild, but from time to time I have really bad bouts of it. I had a particularly bad one over the end of last year, and this went on constantly for about 4 months before easing off. However, it doesn't truly go away for long and I'm aware that it's rumbling on in the background, but it has improved hugely since I've been on antidepressants.

Sorry to hear yours is still bugging you! xx

[rosebud]

hi thanks for your reply. i have to say mine has improved a lot compared to when it first started but like you i feel its rumbling away in the background most of the time. i get very frustrated with it because i just wish it would go completely.

tracey x