I went to the doctors a while back he said i could have IBS caused by anxiety, i took peppermint capsules for a while they seemed to make no difference? This is so embarrasing so i hope im in the right place. I go to the toilet every 3 days it takes me ages to clean up after. The day after i went i woke up with skid marks for the first time since i was like 7. I have no idea what could have done it. Is this just a one off? Thank you so much for reading this.
Dear Olaf i have IBS and Diverticular C and i remember a few years back someone said to try peppermint capsules and within an hour i had the most painful spasms and diarrehea i have ever experienced they seemed to go straight through me thank goodness i was at home as ir would have been very embarrassing for me so just maybe they are not agreeing with you.Just to say i did try them again about a year ago and the same thing happened. I hope you find a solution. Best wishes Sue.
Thank you Sue, its very embarrasing and slightly degrading 
This sounds very like IBS; trust your doctor's opinion. Peppermint doesn't work for everyone, you may have to try several medications to find one that suits. Buscopan and Nurofen work for me; peppermint gave me heartburn and didn't help the pain. I had an IBS D attack out of nowhere a few weeks ago for three days and on the final occasion I didn't make it to the loo. Normally. I am very constipated.
Keep a food diary and look at the Low Fodmap diet to see if any food upsets you. I have stress related IBS; food doesn't affect my IBS.