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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@rebeccah

I too have flare ups with IBS. Yes, the diarrhea, bloating and tiredness. I have intense pain that started every time I take an antibiotic.The doctor thought it might be CDiff at first. Did your doctor diagnose it, or are you like a lot of IBS patients who do your own research because your doctor doesn't really have an answer for you? I think that's how a lot of patients end up going to the Mayo Clinic; they can never get a satisfactory diagnosis from their hometown doctor.

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Thanks, Rebecca, once again, for your concern. As I said in my original question, the problem I had been having was 'intermittant'.. hardly a steady one. So, it is nothing I am that concerned about. If this problem would be acting up on a steady basis, that would be another matter... but is does not.
I am very much into alternative medicine and avoid doctors unless it is absolutely a situation which makes me contact them. I don't believe 'the doctor keeps you healthy'... although whatever works for anyone it is 100% RIGHT for them... so please do not make the dire prediction that 'there will come a time when it will get worse'.... because that is not in line with any of my beliefs...at ALL. We create our own reality and what we BELIEVE will have the strongest tendency to come about. This is the voice of MY experience. ok? ok! đŸ™‚
I do thank you for taking the time to reply, however. I think I might think twice before I post a question again! đŸ™‚

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@rebeccah

I too have flare ups with IBS. Yes, the diarrhea, bloating and tiredness. I have intense pain that started every time I take an antibiotic.The doctor thought it might be CDiff at first. Did your doctor diagnose it, or are you like a lot of IBS patients who do your own research because your doctor doesn't really have an answer for you? I think that's how a lot of patients end up going to the Mayo Clinic; they can never get a satisfactory diagnosis from their hometown doctor.

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Wishing you all the best and hope you are feeling better.

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@rebeccah

I too have flare ups with IBS. Yes, the diarrhea, bloating and tiredness. I have intense pain that started every time I take an antibiotic.The doctor thought it might be CDiff at first. Did your doctor diagnose it, or are you like a lot of IBS patients who do your own research because your doctor doesn't really have an answer for you? I think that's how a lot of patients end up going to the Mayo Clinic; they can never get a satisfactory diagnosis from their hometown doctor.

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Thank you, again!

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@rebeccah

I too have flare ups with IBS. Yes, the diarrhea, bloating and tiredness. I have intense pain that started every time I take an antibiotic.The doctor thought it might be CDiff at first. Did your doctor diagnose it, or are you like a lot of IBS patients who do your own research because your doctor doesn't really have an answer for you? I think that's how a lot of patients end up going to the Mayo Clinic; they can never get a satisfactory diagnosis from their hometown doctor.

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Rebecca, you will never know how thankful I am to you for making me see things more clearly... even though it came through, for me, in a fearful way...but sometimes you have to meet and face your Fear Dragons in order to make your choices. (Sometimes over and over again...) And I have. So thank you. It all comes down to faith and trust and what we believe in ... and that sometimes sees people on one end of the spectrum to the other. And its all alright.
We all have learned to look at 'healing' in different ways and it can vary, and its just fine to have a combination of ways. And there is no Right or Wrong in it ... its just what we do, what we choose.
Sometimes we test ourselves, and I did that... because even though you may think that this way off -- I still created what I heard from you and needed to hear, in order to choose...once again...what works best for me. So I SO sincerely thank you! Wishing you love and joy and all good stuff all the way around!! đŸ™‚

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I really do not know much about IBS, but I am learning a wealth of information about our colon and the problems that can occur after taking antibiotics. Because of an illness in April that required some stiff antibiotics I acquired c diff and it has returned now 5 times. I am interested in ways to help the body get the "good bacteria" back in the colon. A friend of our family had c diff and the doctor suggested drinking Kefir milk. It is like a smoothie and contains 10 great bacteria our colon needs. I was using Kefir and I did not have the struggle and pain from the other infections. I wonder if Kefir has helped. This is a great supplement for me and is helping me hold my weight at a safe place. This might be something that may help you. It is worth a try. It is kinda hard to find in stores. They place it near the Activa/cottage cheese in some stores. The best source is Aldi's for $2.79 a qt, Other stores it is priced at over $4 . Best wishes as you continue to find healing and hope.

Now if someone will help me find help and hope in my c diff battle.

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@hopefully

I really do not know much about IBS, but I am learning a wealth of information about our colon and the problems that can occur after taking antibiotics. Because of an illness in April that required some stiff antibiotics I acquired c diff and it has returned now 5 times. I am interested in ways to help the body get the "good bacteria" back in the colon. A friend of our family had c diff and the doctor suggested drinking Kefir milk. It is like a smoothie and contains 10 great bacteria our colon needs. I was using Kefir and I did not have the struggle and pain from the other infections. I wonder if Kefir has helped. This is a great supplement for me and is helping me hold my weight at a safe place. This might be something that may help you. It is worth a try. It is kinda hard to find in stores. They place it near the Activa/cottage cheese in some stores. The best source is Aldi's for $2.79 a qt, Other stores it is priced at over $4 . Best wishes as you continue to find healing and hope.

Now if someone will help me find help and hope in my c diff battle.

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Hi Hopefully!...thank you for your post. I have heard nothing but good things about Kefir. In fact, I think I have been motivated to try some. I know that supplements such as Kifer and probiotics help a lot, from personal account of what others have told me and taking them on my own. Not saying there can't be 'bad spells' ... but all in all, we get by those.
What helps me the most is taking Primal Defense Ultra (probiotics) by Garden of Life. I usually take 1 alternate 1 -- in the middle of the night when I have to do a bladder run! đŸ™‚ They work best taken on an empty stomach, that I know for sure.
THANK YOU for writing about the Kefir!
I am cutting out all wheat products and it is helping... have you tried a gluten free diet? Takes away a lot of comfort foods, but we always have to make our choices (doggonit anyway!! đŸ™‚

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Bettyann thanks for your reply and information. I just had an appointment this afternoon with a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and I learned a ton of things about our immune system. She is suggesting going with gluten free and use milk alternatives for two weeks. It is a lot of things to think through and plan accordingly. I appreciate the info that you have given. My real name is Betty, I wasn't sure if I wanted to add that when I signed up. Hope your body is doing better with wheat free. More will follow later. Thanks ssssssssoooooo much!

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@hopefully

Bettyann thanks for your reply and information. I just had an appointment this afternoon with a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and I learned a ton of things about our immune system. She is suggesting going with gluten free and use milk alternatives for two weeks. It is a lot of things to think through and plan accordingly. I appreciate the info that you have given. My real name is Betty, I wasn't sure if I wanted to add that when I signed up. Hope your body is doing better with wheat free. More will follow later. Thanks ssssssssoooooo much!

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Your post made me feel good and I thank YOU!! I am fortunate to have a doctor that will listen (sometimes tolerate might be the word! đŸ™‚ to me about 'natural' things... which included switching my chemical blood pressure and cholesterol meds to herbal ones with success! I started today keep a chart of my gluten free diet and told the doc I would send him a copy of it with a 'report' at the end of a month. Toodeloo!!

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Thanks again to read your post, it is so positive to communicate with others that are having some unsolved health issues. When I first saw your site I really didn't consider how they were somewhat related. I am so thankful for this method of "sharing and encouraging" in this struggle. I have wanted to start a sharing site like this for the past 3 months and didn't get it done. I am so glad that I found this site last week. I was so tired I just didn't even turn on the computer until now.
As I understand you are just starting gluten free. I hope your day is going better.

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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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