I’ve had low-level IBS for years, worst it really got (aside from quite unpredictable bowel habits) was bad wind and bloating. However in the last few months it’s taken a real turn and it’s like I can never poo enough. As soon as I eat anything it triggers another bowel movement (varying from fairly normal to completely liquid). Lost my appetite and food makes me feel slightly sick so my weight is getting very low. It’s like a have a constant low level squeezing pain in my gut. Mornings are usually the worst and I can go to the toilet 5 times by lunchtime which is impacting me hugely in my work as I can’t wfh. I’m genuinely getting behind in my work and constantly have to think up excuses to nip to the loo.
when I have to travel to other sites for work where the toilet situation is unfamiliar, instead of looking forward to a change in routine, night in a hotel etc, I dread it now. I feel like my life is on hold whilst I try to sort it out and it’s giving me anxieties I never had before. I have already had to call in sick/leave work early several times recently due to the amount of time spent in the toilet.
Ive been bothering my GP constantly about this and he has sent off a range of samples, all of which are normal, so he basically isn’t concerned - whilst I’m starting to feel hugely anxious and depressed about the impact of the symptoms. I know there are lots of sufferers out there but has anyone had any joy? I’m considering going private now for a colonoscopy as GP wants to go through all the dietician etc routes first. This has been such a sudden change though I just can’t believe I would suddenly become dramatically intolerant to a food??