ibs

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im suffer of ibs and suffer really badly at times. ive lost 2st in 6wks as a result of not bein able to keep much in me. the pains are unbearable it feels like my intestines are contracting. ive been like this for over 4yrs i feel constantly tired and often end up sleepin in the afternoon. ive been to the doctors many times. im really watching what im eatin to and drinking plenty. ive also had blood in urine and feaces sorrry i cant spell. ive had cameras down my throat,xrays and ultra sounds and they cant find anything. i just want to feel better i hate feeling like this. anybody wi ibs got any advice plz. thank you

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Sounds more like Endometriosis to me.
I've been diagnosed with IBS myself, so I know (partly) what you're going through.

All I can say, is ask around your GP's and look for a doctor that specialises in Endometriosis. You should ask to see a gynaecologist too maybe.

These symptoms sound like more than just IBS - You should never be passing blood with IBS, so it sounds like there's something not quite right.

I suggest you see another doctor for a second opinion. It really doesn't sound as simple as IBS.

Ilora x

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I wouldnt have said endometriosis tbh, although they can be mistaken for each other because the pain can be similar but I wouldnt have thought endometriosis would cause the intestinal problems, from what ive read about it.
Have they checked you for Crohns disease?

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Could be a whole host of things [unlikely endo since it is primarily the bowel affected], ulcerative colitis, Crohn's, IBS as you say. You said you had a "camera down the throat", have you had a colonoscopy [up the other way]?

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what colour was the blood in the faeces and urine?
Was it dark red or bright red?

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rainbow brite wrote:

what colour was the blood in the faeces and urine?
Was it dark red or bright red?

Damn forgot that one!!

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i had a camera down and that showed severe inflammation just been given sum tablets for that. the blood in the urine is bright red the blood in the other is dark. theyve ruled out chrons diease . when it 1st happend i got told it was a pulled stomache muscle,then it was a stomache infection then ibs which they stuck to, was addmitted into hosp bout 2months ago suspected apeendicitus then they thought kidney and liver probs but nothin showed up just that i had high calcium in my blood,whiteblood cells in my urine and ketoids summat like that.

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Panthro wrote:

Damn forgot that one!!

oooh am I asking the right questions?

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Dark stools [maleana] could be a sign of upper GI bleeding. Why have they not performed a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy? If it is UC [which it sounds like] this usually always only affects the colon

You have the symptoms, dark stools, weight loss, abdo pain. I suggest you go to your doc or go to another one if they fob you off again.

Ulcerative Colitis

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rainbow brite wrote:

oooh am I asking the right questions?

You are getting there.

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has the blood in the urine been there for as long as the blood in the faeces?
Id be inclined to think they might be coincidental because the bladder and the intestines arent connected, or maybe you being run down with your bowel/intestinal problems, might have led to you being more susceptible to urinary infections.

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Panthro wrote:

You are getting there.

:hyper:
im only a poor first year You have to feel sorry for me really.

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Are you sure it is blood in the urine?

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I shall be entering 3rd year in Sept..... aarrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhh!!!!! Also Pathophysiology books are my bed-time reading [sad boy that I am:(]

And because I am an auxilary aswell, I pick it up.

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yes deffinatley sure i did a urine sample for them and it had high amount of blood in the just keep giving me antibiotics. theyve sent urine tests off to the hosp and they come back nad tho at the docs they find infection. the blood in the urine started 1st i had pains in the rite hand side at the back . tho that cleared up. when i get these attacks its about 1hr to 1hr30 after ive eaten, i get pain at the left hand side shooting towards belly button then it goes futher down, my stomche goes bloated then these cramps start which make me feel sick. my stomach makes noises then my bowel motions are really loose and am on loo for about 30 mins doubled up in agony im usually sick to.

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That sounds really similar to my dads girlfriend and a friend of mine who both have crohns.
Obviously that doesnt necessarily mean thats what you have, but its worth mentioning it to your doctor if they havent already checked for that.

Crohns disease

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Ask to see a different doc, no infact DEMAND to see a different doc. Take someone along with you for support.

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First of all i'm really sorry that you're in so much pain. I have ibs and it's uncomfortable enough without the pain you must be in!
I would tend to agree that this isn't just ibs and would be quite upset by my gp that they're happy to put it down as ibs when you're in such severe pain. I really would look at swapping doctors and getting them to refer you to a proper specialist again to try and get to the bottom of this. You shouldn't be in that much pain just because of food, it's not normal and something must be causing it. I would push the blood factor as well and say you're scared and worried and want it sorting.

Good luck

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thank you for the advice im booked to see the doc tomoz so hopefully hel do summat.

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heartoflove wrote:

yes deffinatley sure i did a urine sample for them and it had high amount of blood in the just keep giving me antibiotics. theyve sent urine tests off to the hosp and they come back nad tho at the docs they find infection. the blood in the urine started 1st i had pains in the rite hand side at the back . tho that cleared up. when i get these attacks its about 1hr to 1hr30 after ive eaten, i get pain at the left hand side shooting towards belly button then it goes futher down, my stomche goes bloated then these cramps start which make me feel sick. my stomach makes noises then my bowel motions are really loose and am on loo for about 30 mins doubled up in agony im usually sick to.

You need to go back to your doctor if these are your symptoms.

If it is IBS it sounds like you need to think about better ways of controlling your symptoms. Try to think of foods that trigger your symptoms, or particular things that give you the pain. Some people find dairy foods, alcohol, caffeine and citrus fruits can give them gip. You can also buy things over the counter at the pharmacy for the pain. Speak to your pharmacist for advice.

If you can see blood in your urine, this needs further investigation. It is never normal.