hi, first time posting on a forum. just needing some reaasurance
i have never been diagnosed with IBS however i have always had some minor symptoms which i have lived with comfortably for many years - bloating after eating certain foods, infrequent bowel movement. however, over the last say 5/6 months my habits have changed. It started with one movement a week would be different to the others, it would start ‘normal’ i think im done but not.. then it would be skinny, soft/runny until it felt empty - this could take a while but was what i called it my weekly clear out!
Anyway, now this has been my new normal - every time i go to the toilet this happens. I never feel empty as as long i sit there small bit keep coming? its taking half hour to go each time and im always feeling bloated no matter what i do or dont eat . Gas is crazy too - but no pains or cramps .
can anyone relate??
i have spoke to my GP. ive been sent for urgent bloods, stool sample & colonoscopy
thanks