Have name changed due to embarrassment and details shared.
I have been having on-going issues with my bowels for 2-3 years now. I had cycles of constipation, loose stools and trapped wind but nothing too bad. But recently its got worse.
I have had loose stools most days since the end of May and I hate it. Its usually only once a day but is accompanied by abdominal cramps. Its not liquid but its not normal poo, its smelly (sorry!) and sometimes explosive.
I am so windy as well. When we have people over and I can't fart freely (sorry for TMI!) I get a really uncomfy tummy and gurgle and its just so embarrasing. Then when they leave I am in pain or have loose stools.
I am sick of having loose stools and I worry about visiting people now although visiting people is usually accompanied by constipation and very trapped uncomfortable wind.
My GP is as much use as a chocolate teapot, he recommended immodium but it doesn't seem to help really.
I just feel so gross all the time, I am sick of feeling rotten in my tummy for some of the day. Its just embarrassing.
Sorry to be so dramatic but before when it was in cycles I was fine but a month + is just depressing.
I have reduced my dairy intake and it seems to make no difference really.
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Bowel issues, feeling very down about it, please help.
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bananapanda · 10/07/2009 00:04
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