Periods, IBS Diarrhoea - Endoscopy

[EnergyJaguar]

Usually during my period I get bad cramping and diarrhoea. I manage it by not having too much gluten or dairy (triggers for my IBS). At the moment though anything I eat seems to trigger stomach cramping, nausea, light headedness and then inevitably the rush to the loo and diarrhoea.

Im hungry and don’t want to eat. Not connected to this I have an endoscopy coming up in August. Does anyone know if IBs can be detected by this?

I just want to eat and not be poorly after or extra poorly on my period.

Not had an endoscopy however I had all similar symptoms, was also told IBS and eventually turned out I had endometriosis confirmed through a laparoscopy. I have a lot of bowel Endo hence the IBS like symptoms worse during periods. Bloats after eating certain foods etc xx just thought I'd mention as there's loads of crossover between various things xx

IBS cannot be detected by any test, as it doesn't actually cause any visible damage to your bowels. It is a diagnosis of exclusion.

If you're having an endoscopy down your throat, that will only show the inside of your esophagus and stomach. So any issues with your bowel/colon wouldn't be detected on there, only issues with your stomach.

It does sound like IBS (I have it myself), unfortunately the treatment for it is self help things cutting certain foods out of your diet, taking probiotics, reducing stress etc.

Gosh, I feel like a walking medical issue! So much going on.

hating my periods at the moment. Anything from 22-26 days. Sometimes super heavy. I’m low on folic acid and iron. Just feel a mess!!!

I hate eating on my period because I know it results in a messy toilet trip.

oh to be a man!

Hi, I know this thread is a few months old but wonder if you managed to get your issues treated/sorted?

Although I am diagnosed with IBS I am finding that a week or so before and during my period my tummy is just awful.
I can’t seem to find anything to help settle it despite being low fodmap, avoiding my trigger foods and drinks and trying endless medications, probiotics etc. Nothing is helping.
I had an mri a few weeks ago to check for bowel endometriosis which is something my sister was diagnosed with but haven’t yet had the results.

I am also in perimenopause and not sure if that is making things worse.

Hello @Picklemeyellow sadly nothing, my endoscopy came back clear.

I can have a few days of diarrhoea and around and during my period it’s terrible. I can’t eat without needing the toilet immediately (most of the time).

You have my sympathy EnergyJaguar I have very similar symptoms. I’ve had 2 colonoscopies and 2 gastroscopes AND a pill camera endoscopy! Nothing found however, yesterday I was diagnosed with endometriosis and my gynae has said my gut issues (especially seeing they are always worse before and during my period and mid cycle) are caused by the endometriosis.