I've been suffering from IBS for over a year now and have now been told by my doctor that it is causing my bladder problems. I had been suffering from reoccuring cystitus and had some tests but was informed that this was just another downside to my IBS. Apparently the bowel sits on the bladder and can irritate it. One more thing to add to my IBS symptoms. I sympathise with anyone that suffers from it and have tried changing my diet, taking Aloe Vera juice etc etc but to no success. I think my main cause is stress but it becomes a vicious circle as I get stressed about the IBS and then the nightmare begins. I also find that it knocks confidence as I become scared to go out in case I become ill and my life revolves around my IBS and where I can and can't go. The way I look at it tho, is that it is not life threatening and there are people out there a lot worse off than me. I'll just keep the imodium in my bag!!
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hello my name is orla i wrote the article below yours. i was diagnosed with it a year ago its only now i am getting real problems the pain is the worst me i get all over my stomach and its lasted for almost 2 weeks its the worst attack ive experinced. i had an operation almost 4 months ago to treat a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and from then my ibs got alot worse.ive been to the doctors LOADS of times and they dont seem to be taking me on,they say ive a bad case of ibs.i am VERY stressrd at the min with losing the baby and almost my life and i THINK that mite play a very BIG role in it.i feel like someones kicked me in the stomach the aching is really bad.i dont know what to do.buts me off going out 4 a night with my friends for a drink.HELP:ill:
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Sorry to hear about your operation. I would definately agree that your IBS is due to stress as you have been through quite a lot recently. I would see your doctor again and would ask to be referred to the hospital to talk to someone who understands about IBS. I went to a hospital specialist and was advised that there is no cure for IBS but there are tablets that can help with stomach pains. You need to explain to your friends that you suffer from IBS and it has knocked your self confidence. I bet that they would be so understanding and they say that a problem shared is a problem halved. I discussed it with my friends and have been surprised to discover that they either suffer from it or know someone who suffers from it. You are not alone as a sufferer as it is very common but I still think people are embarassed to talk about it. :D
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thankyou for your comment again. orla
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