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Is this IBS

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MuffinHead · 25/07/2020 19:02

Hey, been having some stomach problems for ages now, I don't want to miss anything out, so it might be a bit grim-sorry!

So since about October last year, I have been having on and off really bad diarrhea. It's been good the last couple of weeks, but I'm sure it will come back soon.. it seems to get triggered by eating, in particular a big meal (not massive but more than a sandwich) or hot food. I don't know whether that's relevant. I get ridiculous stomach movements and the rumbles are sooo loud, and I literally have to run to the loo. Its like liquid (sorry) and it feels better after I've been to the toilet but my stomach will carry on rumbling, I get a small stomach ache but this is only when I have bowel movements. But, I have actually had accidents with it where I have followed throughConfused, but it's not like normal poo. It is once again, liquid- a quite stringy discharge. I think im okay and controlling my bowels but when it comes to this I have no control over it at all. Any help is appreciated!

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MuffinHead · 25/07/2020 19:04

Forgot to mention, I have anxiety which gives me really bad stomach problems-particularly in the morning.

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bunnyo · 25/07/2020 19:19

I've started having something very similar. Normally have to rush to the loo within 30 min of finishing my main meal. Most of the time it's a yellow/mustard colour which I've looked a bit into and could be gallbladder related. I have this for several uncomfortable days then it calms down then starts up again. I take buscapan during the bad times, I'm still not sure if it actually helps, still trying it out.

bunnyo · 25/07/2020 19:22

I to forgot to mention I have anxiety problems and have been taking medication (sertraline) for around 18 months. Initially it did cause stomach issues. Sometimes I think it still does. Do you take medication for your anxiety?

MuffinHead · 25/07/2020 19:39

@bunnyo hey! Thanks for replying, yes sounds quite similar, if it's not whilst I'm eating it's straight after for me. Although mine isn't a mustard colour it's just the usual brown I guess. Oh interesting, I shall have a look at buscapan, but it doesn't ever last that long so I don't think it would be worth taking tablets? I do not take any medication for my anxiety at the moment

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