Does dehydration make IBS symptoms worse?
I haven’t been diagnosed with IBS yet. I have all the symptoms but have just been referred to GI specialist. I have diarrhea nearly every day and feel nauseous. I am terrible at drinking enough water and just wondered if anyone has experienced not drinking enough making these symptoms worse?
Thanks for submitting this question,
. Sorry to hear about the symptoms your experiencing! I hope you're able to get some answers when you see your GI. Definitely keep us updated! Staying hydrated is definitely important. We have a great article that talks more about it here: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/the-importance-of-water/. Hope this helps! - Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team Thanks Chris. I made sure I drank loads today and my symptoms did seem better. Although not sure if that is a coincidence. I have lost quite a bit of weight and now managed to get an urgent referral. I know why they have done that but it appears there is no real diagnosis of IBS apart from ruling everything else out first.
I'm in the same boat. Haven't been diagnosed with IBS exactly until they can rule out some pancreatic disease and a few other things. Cat scan was pretty inconclusive. Was put on some meds for spastic colon which only works sometimes. Really wish they had a way to test for it. Nothing worse then not having a true diagnosis. Not happy with my gastro guy. Never called back with scan results, never gave me anything for my pain. I had to call his office to get answers. Was then told he wants to see me in a month. Really? For what? I've already had tests up the wazoo with no clear answers. This may be the last time I go see him. May be time to get a second opinion.
Hi,
- You definitely share the experience of many here! We've heard a lot of community members talk about the back and forth of testing and hearing back from doctors. It can be so frustrating to not have the answers you're looking for. In the meantime, this community is here for you! If you feel that you're not getting the care you deserve, getting a second opinion might be the option to explore. Please keep us updated! - Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team Member
I have problems staying hydrated I drink water constantly always have cause have high blood pressure as well take medicine to control it . But I don't drink tea or coke anything like that everyone who knows me knows always have a bottle of water . Even though drink water when have a episode with IBS with diahreaha I still feel dehydrated then have to end up drinking even more because feel drained of my energy and like going get out of control of balance . Have to up my pottasium in diet after a episode of this . I hate it my doctor told me take metamucil couldn't believe she told me this but she said it will bulk your stools when I have this diahreaha it's awful my stomach hurts so bad . Have learned also to eat more fruit to stay hydrated as well . Just would really like some kind of help with this .
