IBS Nightmare

By blandguthrie

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I have had IBS since Oct. 2020. I went to the Emergency Room with bad stomach pains. (They did at CT scan and a MRI). I had been seeing a GI doctor with stomach pain and rectal tenesmus. Since then my pain has become much worse. (This is written on June 10, 2021). I have been back to my doctor several times.

Doctor didn't treat my IBS

She did a colonoscopy and 2 endoscopies (one with ultrasound) and only discovered mild gastritis. She never once asked me about my diet and only said, "I just don't know where your pain is coming from." She only told me to take IBGard for the diarrhea and prescribed Dicyclomine. IBgard stopped my diarrhea for awhile and Dicyclomine helped my stomach pain for awhile, but the pain and diarrhea came back with a vengeance. This doctor never really treated my IBS!

I am now eating one small FODMAP meal a day at dinner time. To eat earlier in the day causes me a lot of pain. I have lost over 30 pounds since Dec. I now have severe stomach pain and heavy diarrhea immediately after eating. I have requested another doctor, but could not get an appt. until mid August. This has disrupted my life terribly. My poor husband. The only thing left for me is another trip to the ER.

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Sam Costa Member
<inline-mention username="blandguthrie" user-id="4166184"/> thanks so much for taking the time to write about your journey with IBS here. I know the rollercoaster can seem neverending. It can be so unpredictable! You are in good company here. I hope you find some validation and support through others. It is *so* important for us to know we are not alone in this. Keep us posted on how you're doing! - Samantha, <a href='http://IrritableBowelSyndrome.net' target='_blank'>IrritableBowelSyndrome.net</a> Team
Elizabeth Alvarez Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="blandguthrie" user-id="4166184"/> , I hope your new doctor's appointment will be productive and give you more answers. I'm so sorry that you are going through all this. There is nothing more frustrating than to be in a pain and not know the root cause. Sending lots of strength your way, Elizabeth (team member)
blandguthrie Member
Thank you so much Elizabeth. My GI dr. was much more receptive and gave me much more attention this time than in the past. Perhaps that was because my husband was with me this time! My rectal manometry test showed that I have pelvic floor dysfunction. She seems to think that constipation is the cause of all of my problems She gave me a medication called Motegrity. Not sure how that is supposed to help my stomach pain, but maybe it will help my rectal tenesmus. She is also suggesting physical therapy which I will welcome. Motegrity focuses on the muscles in the colon. Also hope I can begin eating more eventually. Thanks again. I really appreciate your support!
1. Kelly Dabel, RD Community Admin
 <inline-mention username="blandguthrie" user-id="4166184"/> Sounds like a great appointment and some real progress! Pelvic floor dysfunction truly can mimic IBS symptoms. Wishing you more answers and relief ahead and healing! We'd love to hear how you are doing in PT and how you are feeling if you'd like to update us. Best, Kelly, <a href='http://Irritablebowelsyndrome.net' target='_blank'>Irritablebowelsyndrome.net</a> Team Member 
2. blandguthrie Member
 <inline-mention username="Kelly Dabel, RD" user-id="2309967"/> Thank you so much. Haven't started PT yet, but will keep you posted when I do.

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