Hi everyone.. I have had IBS-C for at least 20 years, starting with a bout of gastroenterits (I think that's where it started). Who knew 20 years later..
It's a relief, a godsend, a glimmer of hope to find this website. I actually used to sit at my desk at work and think I had to be absolutley crazy. I am healthy (otherwise), in shape, intelligent, educated and even fairly stress free other than "IBS". I put that in quotes because I don't believe in the term IBS- too many people use it without understanding those of us who suffer extreme life altering symptoms. I know I had to put aside my career, dating, socializing, - everything basically- just to focus on getting through the day. And that was while eating a pristinely healthy diet. Tons of raw fruits and veggies. That ended up being my biggest problem I guess. To me IBS (medically) is just a convenient term for a doctor to justify that they don't know what is physically wrong with you, so just label you with a generic all in your head term.
I know I am digressing, but it feels good to vent I guess to those who understand.
So I thought I was crazy- just pure crazy at the severity of what was going on 24/7 in my gut just from eating. And like everyone else, doctors have been rude, condescending, dismissive and generally of no help.
I've been following/researching a lot on the boards, but sometimes I don't have the time to look as thoroughly as I would like. So- I do have a few questions and at this point mostly just want to know that I am like other people who have this.
Mainly- THE BLOAT. When you all say bloat.... what are you describing? I am talking about a bloat that is so severe, I can barely call it bloat. My tummy sticks so far out that I can't wear my clothes--- and the pressure/pain is SO severe that is feels like I can't take a comfortable full breath- like my diaphragm is being pushed on so hard. I feel like I have been filled full of air to the point of being so hard that I will pop open, literally, my skin will tear and it's unbearable. I can't concentrate. Does anyone else have that? I feel like I am 500 pounds or pregnant with 500 babies!
I also get most of my bloat, pain, cramps on my left side. But ugh- that bloat is the most awful battle- even when I am not C or D. Is this normal for "us".
Thank you- just want reassurance that I am normal for not being normal  .
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