Besides the ever present cramps I also suffer with constant pressure in the rectum. Does anyone else have this symptom?
I have suffered from in a for over 40 years, this bout is the worst! Constant cramps and either going to the bathroom 4,5,6 times a day or constipation for days. The symptom that bothers me the most is the pressure in my rectum, makes me feel like I always have to go. Have had every test plus, all negative.
Thanks so much for submitting this question,
. I'm so sorry to hear how long you've been suffering with IBS. While we wait for others to weigh in. I thought I'd share this article about that feeling you mention of always having to go: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/symptoms/tenesmus . I hope this helps! - Chris, Team Member Thank you Chris for the article. I was starting to think I am the only one with this symptom. My gastroenterologist has done almost every test and could not give me an answer. I even underwent a liver function test and my G.Y.N. not only did an exam and pelvic sono but also a uterine biopsy. Im so glad I found this site, what a life saver!
I also have been having the pressure, pain, and cramping more often. I have called in sick more frequently due to it. I am so upset that I have to call in so frequently. My doctor prescribed a medication that I take under my tongue (sublingual) which doesn't help much. Any suggestions?
I found that using a heating pad helps the cramps. I take Donnatal, although the medication makes me feel very drugged. I have tried taking one only at bedtime, seems to help. Been having "almost" normal bowl movements,and no cramps. Refer to the FODMAP, very helpful in terms of diet. I found that I was also eating the wrong foods.
I also found that taking 2 GAS X tabs also relieves the pressure. LIBRAX is another "old time" prescription medication for IBS but has become very expensive.
I do sometimes. I thought it was only me
