Does anyone have these symptoms along with IBS?

Posted by Bettyann @bettyann, Aug 2, 2012

I have intermittant flare ups with IBS-D...and it started again a number of days ago (a lot of stressful things cropped up)... But for the last several days this has been my pattern: I am pretty OK in the morning, then I eat lunch...careful what I eat, (plus the stress level is down more now) but either within 15 minutes or sometimes longer, the diarrhea starts.
I could DEAL with diarrhea, but soon after (like an hour or so) I am hit with terribly overwhelming tiredness, as well as bloating, slightly headachy, and sometimes discomfort and some naussea... I feel a have a 'heavy sick like feeling' all over. This has been lasting for 4 or 5 hours... then if goes away and I can eat later in the evening with no problems.
Can anyone relate to this weirdness? I would really appreciate your replies.
Thank you!

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@gregoryd

Google " Chris Kresser". He is a doctor who has an amazing article on intestinal issues. It's fairly long, but just keep reading and I think you will get some answers and information to help you.

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Thanks, Gregory!!
I was amazed at some of the things he talked about. We have it so instilled in us that veggies and fruits and the 'sacred foods'...and so we tend to just believe it, even when we are having a reaction -- and then blame something else that is NOT the culprit. That's what I have been doing. I just could not believe that the squash I've eaten with meals several times was what was triggering my ibs...but AH HA!!...the cape is thrown back and the truth is revealed! ha! 🙂
I appreciate your post!!
Betty

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@gregoryd

Google " Chris Kresser". He is a doctor who has an amazing article on intestinal issues. It's fairly long, but just keep reading and I think you will get some answers and information to help you.

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You are very welcome. I felt some empowerment myself after reading his article. It makes very good sense when it's put together in that way. I am on my quest to resolve this SIBO nonsense. Hopefully I've at least found the path I need to take. I'm glad it helped you. God Bless.

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@gregoryd

Google " Chris Kresser". He is a doctor who has an amazing article on intestinal issues. It's fairly long, but just keep reading and I think you will get some answers and information to help you.

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Where can I find this article?

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@gregoryd

Google " Chris Kresser". He is a doctor who has an amazing article on intestinal issues. It's fairly long, but just keep reading and I think you will get some answers and information to help you.

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Try this:
http://chriskresser.com/got-digestive-problems-take-it-easy-on-the-veggies
However as was suggested, GOOGLE Chris Kresser and just explore the different articles. What I do since I don't eat a lot of fresh or cooked veggies, is drink either Naked or Odwalla or Bolthouse fresh veg juice... maybe only a 1/3 of a cup a day...and this agrees with me. Good luck!

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Just thought I would add an update and maybe it might help someone! That would be good. At my daughter's suggestion I have been been eating NO GRAINS...not just no wheat...but NO grains... I thought I would 'just die' without pasta even the good ol' rice pasta, but you know what? It is HELPING!!
Forget the gluten free (for me!) I am really GLAD that the gluten free diet works well for some people...but for me, it doesn't... in fact, the gluten free bread makes me feel sick, same way with gluten free macaroni....
I am not so strict that I can say not one tiny smidgeon of grain never passes my lips... but I just substitute. Thank heavens for mashed potatoes! I have also discovered that American cheese is not my friend.... I know we are all different. And what works for some doesn't work for others. The FODMAP is not an end-all perfect idea for EVERYbody... we just have to keep working to find out what is best for each of us. Good luck!!

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Does anyone have bile/mucus in stool? Im having this problem along with the same as everyone else here!

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I am in my 40's and have had IBS most my life, but the last 3 years it has gotten unbearable. The bloating and nausea are very tiring. i believe I have tried most everything. (gas meds, prescription nausea meds, dicyclomine, amitriptyline, Heather's IBS herbal meds. Does anyone have any other suggestions that has helped you?

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Welcome to Connect @holly5757.
I moved your message to this existing thread where you'll meet @bettyann @gregoryd @rebeccah and others, and see some of the things that have helped them.

I'm also tagging @citylady @missie @mgnunez75 @boogirl @uneeq1 @bobsconnect @luladavis who have been talking about IBS more recently. For example see this thread: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-am-a-relatively-healthy-person-with-a-problem-bloated-belly-my/

Holly, why do you think things have changed, especially in the last 3 years?

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@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect @holly5757.
I moved your message to this existing thread where you'll meet @bettyann @gregoryd @rebeccah and others, and see some of the things that have helped them.

I'm also tagging @citylady @missie @mgnunez75 @boogirl @uneeq1 @bobsconnect @luladavis who have been talking about IBS more recently. For example see this thread: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-am-a-relatively-healthy-person-with-a-problem-bloated-belly-my/

Holly, why do you think things have changed, especially in the last 3 years?

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I have always had a lot of stressors in life in general. I did get married last year and I thought life leading up to my wedding was the culprit. But as it has been over a year and I am still having the same issues i am thinking that was not it.
I am positive my gastroenterologist is shaking his head to himself at every appointment I have had as nothing has worked as of yet.

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@holly5757

I am in my 40's and have had IBS most my life, but the last 3 years it has gotten unbearable. The bloating and nausea are very tiring. i believe I have tried most everything. (gas meds, prescription nausea meds, dicyclomine, amitriptyline, Heather's IBS herbal meds. Does anyone have any other suggestions that has helped you?

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I’m sure you have heard that smoking two (tobacco) cigarettes per day works well with some IBS sufferers. Perhaps pot would do the same or better ? Best wishes.

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