I've suffered from anxiety/depression for awhile now & I've had abnormal bowels for about 6 years or so! Lately I've been extremely stressed (the last 2 years) have been the worst.. & my digestive system seems to b worse also! My question.. These past few weeks have been extremely stressful & I've been depressed.. I started feeling lower back pain right about my tailbone & it seems to spread to my butt bones & sharp pains in left side by belly button.. I get cramps where my ovaries are at too.. It's more like a dull achy pain tho! I do have a two year old I have to carry tho.. Is lower back pain a part of ibs & I feel pressure in my rectum area.. I'm so scared & I don't have insurance to go see a dr & get tests.. Can someone tell me if this is normal for ibs or has anyone experience this! I know your mind can play tricks on you & I might b making it worse by worrying.. Help please
Hi friend, google Coeliac Disease... A very misunderstood & hard to diagnose condition with over 300 symptoms including IBS, depression & anxiety. Drs aren't good at tracking it down, they want to treat the symptoms but most of the time fail to put 2+2 together. There's a blood test the Dr can order but a lot of Coeliacs are self-diagnosed bc they get fed-up with the medical field. There's no prescription, just a huge diet change bc gluten is in most of our foods & trace amounts make us sick sick sick (for days). Tell me, do you suffer any other symptoms, like headaches, joint pain, skin conditions, low energy, tingling in fingers, dry mouth/eyes, inability to concentrate?
I was told I had IBS but my symptoms were due to Gynae issues. They think I may have endometriosis, and I also have a smsll cyst. Often the symptoms you describe can be related to disturbances in ovaries. I would ask for a laproscopy to get to the bottom of this. Good luck x
Yes I have most of those symptoms but lately I feel like I have to go use the bathroom but I don't need too.. I just feel horrible & keep thinking the worse