Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Abdominal Pain question/need help

Hi - I don't think your symptoms match IBS. The definition is here web page and as you'll see pain without bowel dysfunction does not match the diagnostic criteria. Also, IBS pain is typically lower abdomen, not upper. Finally, constant unrelenting pain for months on end is also not IBS - IBS symptoms are intermittent.

I'd be very leery to try Zelnorm, which is for constipation and bloating in association with IBS pain. It doesn't sound like you even have these symptoms. Zelnorm info is here web page

I'm not sure what to say except to keep your pushing your docs (or find new ones) for a better diagnosis. You can't be told you have IBS just because docs can't find anything else wrong with you. IBS is not a black hole diagnosis (at least, it shouldn't be!)

Best,
Heather

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