I've been diagnosed with ibs, hiatal
hernia and acid reflux. I've also had
appendicitis.
Was on librax but stopped due to side
effects. Take 1 nexium 30 mins before my
first meal of the day.
My ibs originated as ibs-c, with a bm
usually once a week to once a month.
This changed rather rapidly to ibs-d, and
I now generally have around 6 bm's per
day, which are extremely loose, watery,
dark and foul smelling. My symptoms
increase dramatically during menstruation,
as does the switch between c and d. I
rarely have symptoms of ibs-c anymore
unless it is during menstration, or if I
take medications such as immodium. I've
been ibs-d predominant for about 5 or 6
years now, and I have had symptoms of ibs
for approximately 9 years.
There are a few symptoms that I believe
are related to a gastric disoder, but have
thus far been unaddressed. As my ibs has
become more severe, i've also had
significant weight gain, regardless of
improvements in diet and exercise. I've
also had chronic urticaria, with no known
cause. All tests for food allergies,
celiac, etc. Have been negative.
Recently, i've also noticed a marked
increase in undigested food in feces.
Other symptoms, including severe fatigue,
have been considered possible indications
of hypothyroidism, etc., but all of these
tests were also negative.
Any ideas as to what I may be dealing
with?
Thanks,
britt
