Alternating diarrhoea and constipation
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else suffers with what I'm going through at the moment. I've had it for years and doctors never really found what was causing it, but now I'm just thinking its IBS.
I have sporadic episodes of intense cramps which can last several hours, on and off, resulting in a very loose toilet trip! I can then go again upto 3 times within the next 30 mins or so. After these episodes, I can then go a good week without going to the toilet at all! But then, I'll get another episode of intense cramps and diarrhoea. and the whole cycle starts again.
Its really hard to manage and its impacting my life a lot! Its causing me a lot of anxiety that its going to happen when I'm out in the evening or at some event during the day. I've tried doing food diaries to see if there's any common food that I'm having before these episodes, but there is no pattern whatsoever. the cramps are so strong and intense, I'm doubled over in pain and can't do anything for hours, and its these cramps which are the main problem.
Does anyone else suffer from something similar? and if so, how do you manage this?
I've been diagnosed with IBS and I'm not sure what kind except except for bad from constipation and then it ends with diarrhea. Does anyone else vomit when they're trying to go the bathroom? I get so very sick. I also have Gerd, gastritis and esophagitis. I can't seem to get a hold of any relief and seems like I'm always sick. Getting ready to have another colonoscopy and endoscopy and hopefully we'll find out something else going on. Any suggestions?
