Stlaz's Story

By stlaz

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Sadly, No food or particular level of stress induces it. It has been with me for 43 years. I'm 62. The only thing I have to look forward to is I know it is a flare and in a few days it will be gone.

The worst is the burning feeling under my ribs. Had that one call my life. I control it with sleep. What a life.

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Becky Oleson Moderator
Ugh, sorry you've been through so much, for so long, Stlaz. I do think you've adopted a helpful approach in keeping a "this is only temporary" perspective when you're most in pain. Did your doctor offer any suggestions for dealing with the burning sensation under your ribs? -Becky, <a href='https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net' target='_blank'>IrritableBowelSyndrome.net</a> Team
1. stlaz Member
 Actually, they've tried everything from holistic to meds to psychotherapy. What oddly helps in dire situations is breathing from the diaphragm. Thanks for your support!
2. tmholland Contributor
 <inline-mention user-id="2333384" username="stlaz"/> , I think breathing and breathing exercises are the most underrated 'treatment' for IBS pain and pain in general. I'm glad you have found some relief from this. You are very welcome for the support and we will continue to provide any support we can provide. Hope you are well today. -Todd, <a href='https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net' target='_blank'>IrritableBowelSyndrome.net</a> Team
Elizabeth Alvarez Moderator & Contributor
Goodness, 43 years is a long time. I too find that stress is the main factor that sets me off. Sleep is also the best remedy for me. Are you working with a Gastroenterologist to help calm your flares? Just curious. I hope you are doing well these days and feeling well. Sending warm hugs your way. Elizabeth (team member)
1. stlaz Member
 Yes, we try but you can only try so much. When the burning gets really bad I take a Valium and that has always calmed it since I was young. It does make me sleepy so I only take it when that's an option. Otherwise, it is just a chronic illness. What kind of flare do you experience?
2. Elizabeth Alvarez Moderator & Contributor
 Funny, because Valium also helps me too. My flares consist of horrible cramping, nausea, vomiting sometimes, diarrhea, major urgency and just a ton of pain. It's exhausting. Elizabeth (team member)