Irritable bowel syndrome, what are the symptoms??

[princessmel]

Hi,
Just wondering as a few people have suggested to me that I may have it. Maybe only a mild form. I don't know what the symptoms are really.
I've had upset tummy every few weeks for quite a long time now. Sorry not nice to read at breakfast !
Thanks

they can vary from person to person and be exacerbated by stress for many...

constipation alternating with diaorrhea

cramping

bloating

nausea

excessive wind

well, you did ask!

an antispasmodic such as mebeverine or colpermin can usually help as can some relaxation and de -stressing ( if possible!!)

they can vary from person to person and be exacerbated by stress for many...

constipation alternating with diaorrhea

cramping

bloating

nausea

excessive wind

well, you did ask!

an antispasmodic such as mebeverine or colpermin can usually help as can some relaxation and de -stressing ( if possible!!)

the tummy bug may well have had a lasting effect on you both..especially if you have sensitive tummies

IBS symptoms don't manifest the same in everyone.... is it the pain coming in waves?

i would give it a week or so more and if still troubling you, see the doc..as that would give the bug time to fully disappear...and would know if it is IBS

don't know about food intolerance...

Yes I do think I should go to the doctors. I will go if I get it again in the next few days/weeks... although I said that the last time I had it which was a few weeks ago (before the bug.)
The reason I'm not convinced its just the bug is because I have had this off and on before we all got the bug, that was different , but thats whats given my son the poorly tummy.

It only hurts on the days when I'm in and out of the loo.

I bet you're glad you're not round here with all of us ill!!!!

s'alright... i have crohns disease so i know a bit about bowels!!

if it is something that you were concerned about before the bug...get it checked out..you said it was mild, so an antispasmodic could help!!

Anastacia the pop singer has that too! Useless info I know. Hope you're ok.
I said mild as my friend said maybe its mild IBS as she has full blown IBS. All the symptoms.
I really hope its not that or anything serious really. Maybe its just me and I just get tummy upsets lots.

mine is well controlled, not an issue any more, thank you

go to docs, get checked out...you'll be able to set your mind at rest!!!

princessmel, I've been like this too for ages - in fact I started a thread about it today. Every few weeks I get it. For one or two days I feel really rough and then it gradually gets better again until it starts all over again a few weeks later. Begining to really really get me down. How are you feeling now? Have you been to the dr about it?