It's getting to the point where my IBS is starting to affect my life, in particular work.
I've had time periods over the past 15 or so years where it has been particularly bad, but since my son was born 18 months ago it is far worse. My periods have become very heavy since the birth and for that week each month I am having to run to the toilet at least every 2 hours I would say.
Any small amount of stress results in me being on the loo constantly, not great as my job involves presentations, deadlines etc.
I've been to see the gp probably around 5 times regarding this over the years. I've been told to keep a food diary and to try meditation etc for stress, but no other help offered.
I have close family history of crohns and ulcerative colitis (mum, grandmother and maternal aunt) so I'm worried it could be something more, but my symptoms are nowhere near as bad as theirs.
If anyone has any practical tips that could help I'd be very grateful. Cutting out foods etc hasn't worked and avoiding stress is almost impossible.
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Samaritan1 · 02/01/2016 20:37
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