I was just starting to do really good :(

[pippip]

I somehow got this idea in my head that i'm at risk for all this stuff. I've self-dianosed myself with IBS. And I think (im not sure but it seems logical) that i'm now at risk for all the other horrible possibly deadly disorders like bowel impaction/perfiation, crohns disease, and a bunch of others. I have had a stomach ache with some cramps all day and now its getting worse and I feel sortof nauseous. Stomach pain + nausea means i should see a physician but i always thought it was just anxiety before but now I think otherwise uggg. Sorry I just need to vent ,b ecause i was doing realy good!! Does anyone know if I am I at higher risk for these stomach problems if i do have IBS?

[jcp]

I don't think IBS develops into anything major.  I had it for about 3 months, and it eventually went away.  Stress makes IBS worse.  Stress can also give you stomach problems!  Crohns disease is a bit different, you would have other symptoms if you had that.  I think you are just fine, relax a little, take something to settle your stomach like alkaseltzer and you will feel a lot better.

[ocdengineer]

IBS is also directly related to anxiety, so the IBS is probably the cause of your stomach issues.  I wouldn't go too much further with it in your mind.  IBS is a simple fix and that is either Zantac or Prilosec.

Take care,
OE

[sanderella]

I have read somewhere that IBS is not connected with any more serious conditions, so no, I don't think you're at greater risk.

I frequently get slightly nauseous with IBS. IBS is not just a bowel condition, it can affect the upper part of your digestive system as well. I get the nausea more when I've eatern certain foods I think I'm sensitive to. Drinking lots of water seems to help me.

[pippip]

Thanks guys. I really hope it cant! I'll try and trust you on this one. I wasn't thinking (as usual) whenever i posted this and I forgot about eating a bunch of Mexican fast food (ewww) so i'm thinking that could have caused it. I feel better this morning but still have random stomach cramps that I'm trying to tell myself are from being nervfous as hell about the first day of work xD Wish me luck
x0x
Pip

[resting]

Pippip,

I hope your new job goes well!  New stuff is always stressful, and coupled with Mexican fast food would give anyone stomach issues.  Glad that you're feeling a bit better today.

Resting

[eversogreatfull]

If your stomach bothers you alot Drink 2oz Aloe Vera juice twice a day it has sooo many healing properties.(IBS, heartburn ,constipation, diarrhea,ulcers, acne gum diseases and it's even been known to help some with immune problems like those with AIDS and Cancer.)  Get it at the health food store and try it for a few days . make sure its for oral useage though.