Everybody has IBS...except me??

sezyboo · 30-08-2014 02:53PM

Oh believe me it does but I think it happens because other things are wrong. My mom got it really bad years ago after a friend died and I had it really bad after some bad life experiences.

Duggy747 · 30-08-2014 03:07PM

Links234 wrote: »

You say that as if it were a bad thing, but for people who are ceoliac the increased demand for gluten free food has had a huge impact on both the availability and price of gluten free products.

Gluten free products are grand for those people who are ceoliac but it's become a sudden surge in recent years where everyone is "intolerant" to gluten and that benefit of quitting it is almost akin to quitting fags. You're not looking after yourself if you don't have at least one gluten-free product in your cupboard, it seems.

Pretty much everyone I know who has been to a nutritionist for an intolerance test have been told the exact same things about being intolerant to gluten and to quit dairy products.

Lyaiera · 30-08-2014 03:18PM

I had a bad dose of IBS during one particular job. I was incredibly stressed and brought it up with my doctor. They just shrugged their shoulders. I left that job after a few months and my IBS cleared up within days. It's amazing what the body can do.

Robbo · 30-08-2014 03:18PM

Duggy747 wrote: »

Gluten free products are grand for those people who are ceoliac but it's become a sudden surge in recent years where everyone is "intolerant" to gluten and that benefit of quitting it is almost akin to quitting fags. You're not looking after yourself if you don't have at least one gluten-free product in your cupboard, it seems.

Pretty much everyone I know who has been to a nutritionist for an intolerance test have been told the exact same things about being intolerant to gluten and to quit dairy products.

Obligatory Mitchell & Webb.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SavsJYXWgm8

Links234 · 30-08-2014 03:30PM

Duggy747 wrote: »

Gluten free products are grand for those people who are ceoliac but it's become a sudden surge in recent years where everyone is "intolerant" to gluten and that benefit of quitting it is almost akin to quitting fags. You're not looking after yourself if you don't have at least one gluten-free product in your cupboard, it seems.

Pretty much everyone I know who has been to a nutritionist for an intolerance test have been told the exact same things about being intolerant to gluten and to quit dairy products.

You're missing my point, and I don't even disagree with you that for people are bull****ting themselves and getting wishy-washy advice about cutting out gluten. But there are people who have coeliac disease, which is very serious, and they genuinely do need a gluten free diet. This isn't some woo-woo advice from a nutritionist or someone who works in Holland & Barret either, it's something you'd need to get a doctor to diagnose and it's tested for with a blood test. It's serious.

Yes, people are following a bit of a trendy fad diet, but it's ridiculous to get annoyed about it, and it has a bonus positive! People with a genuine medical need for a gluten free diet have it a lot easier than they used to. Instead of getting some insanely priced naff cereal ordered in from a pharmacy, Aldi have a whole gluten free range that's fairly well priced.

Duggy747 · 30-08-2014 03:33PM

Links234 wrote: »

You're missing my point

I got your point, I said gluten free products were grand for people who were ceoliac.

jam_mac_jam · 30-08-2014 04:01PM

Yes I have it. It's quite painful and hard to treat but at least it provides such entertainment for everyone.
I don't eat bread if I can avoid it I don't really bother with gluten free I just eat rice or something else. But I suppose that makes me some sort of hipster arsehole for not wanting to be in pain.
I don't really know why what people eat bothers others so much.

seamus · 30-08-2014 04:24PM

This is the problem with self-diagnosis. People like to claim all sorts of illnesses as a way to draw attention to themselves or whatever.

Of course the other problem is that IBS isn't a specific illness - it's a catch-all term for any kind of irritation of the bowel which causes pain and discomfort. So if you spend an hour on the ****ter every time you have your Grande triple-shot mochachino, you could legitimately claim to have IBS. Even though you don't really, your body is just doing what it's supposed to do.

The massive increase in people claiming gastrointestinal distress is primarily down to poor diets. Too much fat, too much sugar, too little water and 3 cups of coffee a day. Pretty much guaranteed to be ****ting too much or too little after that.

pajor · 30-08-2014 04:29PM

wendell borton wrote: »

Does IBS even exist? It seems to be cover for when doctors don't know what's wrong with you.

You hit the nail on the head!

Aidric · 30-08-2014 05:19PM

seamus wrote: »

So if you spend an hour on the ****ter every time you have your Grande triple-shot mochachino, you could legitimately claim to have IBS. Even though you don't really, your body is just doing what it's supposed to do.

An espresso on an empty stomach will trump any laxative. Combine it with a cigarette and it's a game of russian roulette.

SpaceTime · 30-08-2014 05:22PM

I actually wonder if massive increase in espresso coffee consumption has anything to do with it?

Coffee was not a staple drink in this part of the world and nobody ever drank the sheer volume of espresso that's being consumed now anywhere!

Some of those large Cappuccino have very little in common with the original concept of an Italian Cappuccino. They're enormous in comparison and contain a lot more coffee.

Tony EH · 30-08-2014 05:23PM

Birneybau wrote: »

The old 'Nuke It' strategy.

It's the only way to be sure.

Tony EH · 30-08-2014 05:27PM

seamus wrote: »

The massive increase in people claiming gastrointestinal distress is primarily down to poor diets.

Bingo!

steddyeddy · 30-08-2014 05:31PM

I think it's down to destruction of guy flora.

Fat Christy · 30-08-2014 05:32PM

No problems in that department.

Tony EH · 30-08-2014 05:33PM

wendell borton wrote: »

Does IBS even exist? It seems to be cover for when doctors don't know what's wrong with you.

IBS most certain does exist.

But like lots of people who claim they have "depression" when they're just a little down, a lot of people who claim they have IBS simply are eating too much shitty food.

Balmed Out · 30-08-2014 06:52PM

Tony EH wrote: »

IBS most certain does exist.

But like lots of people who claim they have "depression" when they're just a little down, a lot of people who claim they have IBS simply are eating too much shitty food.

It does exist but he's right at the same time. If you have a digestive problem and they don't know what it is they say you have IBS. Its not one specific illness.

suicide_circus · 30-08-2014 06:53PM

It does seem to effect women more than men, hence the "Irritable Gowl Syndrom" gag...

TomoBhoy · 31-08-2014 09:05PM

I've had IBS for the past 18 yrs, it's hell to say the least,I eat proper foods not crap and usually doubled over in pain, having to run to the jax or trying to find a toilet.

SpaceTime · 01-09-2014 08:15AM

Same here! I've a fairly bad flare up at the moment which is just consisting of really sore cramps, bloating, serious tiredness and even back pain due to the bloating.

I eat really well and don't go near bad foods. I've had this for years though and it's actually hellish at times.

I seem to be lactose intolerant as liquid milk sets it off but I also can't drink coffee and beer absolutely kills me. For some reason if I drink beer I would be sick for literally days afterwards and I just get incredibly bloated and actually feel like throwing up after a pint (sometimes I actually do).

If I'm under stress it's bad too.

I've tried absolutely everything though and I don't eat unhealthy food - loads of fruit and veg.

To be honest it's actually driving me totally nuts. I haven't been able to go for a night out in about 2 months because of it and I spend my life trying to identify where the nearest toilet is.

I've even been broken up with over it!

The other thing that sets it off is long haul flying. I'll typically get really sick after or during the flight and then maybe for 3 days after.

My GP is fairly dismissive when I mention it and I've tried everything in terms of diets.

The only thing that slightly helps is peppermint tea and ensuring I drink really large amounts of liquid.

What's annoying though is that it's like I have to maintain this very fine balance to avoid 'setting it off'. One mistake like eating something with one of the seemingly endless triggers can leave me with cramps for days and even weeks.

Assuming this actually is IBS it's no laughing matter and VERY real.

deseil · 01-09-2014 08:37AM

SpaceTime wrote: »

Same here! I've a fairly bad flare up at the moment which is just consisting of really sore cramps, bloating, serious tiredness and even back pain due to the bloating.

I eat really well and don't go near bad foods. I've had this for years though and it's actually hellish at times.

I seem to be lactose intolerant as liquid milk sets it off but I also can't drink coffee and beer absolutely kills me. For some reason if I drink beer I would be sick for literally days afterwards and I just get incredibly bloated and actually feel like throwing up after a pint (sometimes I actually do).

If I'm under stress it's bad too.

I've tried absolutely everything though and I don't eat unhealthy food - loads of fruit and veg.

To be honest it's actually driving me totally nuts. I haven't been able to go for a night out in about 2 months because of it and I spend my life trying to identify where the nearest toilet is.

I've even been broken up with over it!

The other thing that sets it off is long haul flying. I'll typically get really sick after or during the flight and then maybe for 3 days after.

My GP is fairly dismissive when I mention it and I've tried everything in terms of diets.

The only thing that slightly helps is peppermint tea and ensuring I drink really large amounts of liquid.

What's annoying though is that it's like I have to maintain this very fine balance to avoid 'setting it off'. One mistake like eating something with one of the seemingly endless triggers can leave me with cramps for days and even weeks.

Assuming this actually is IBS it's no laughing matter and VERY real.

God love you, that sounds cruel!!
Maybe you should try a new gp.

Citroen2cv · 01-09-2014 08:48AM

SpaceTime wrote: »

Same here! I've a fairly bad flare up at the moment which is just consisting of really sore cramps, bloating, serious tiredness and even back pain due to the bloating.

I eat really well and don't go near bad foods. I've had this for years though and it's actually hellish at times.

I seem to be lactose intolerant as liquid milk sets it off but I also can't drink coffee and beer absolutely kills me. For some reason if I drink beer I would be sick for literally days afterwards and I just get incredibly bloated and actually feel like throwing up after a pint (sometimes I actually do).

If I'm under stress it's bad too.

I've tried absolutely everything though and I don't eat unhealthy food - loads of fruit and veg.

To be honest it's actually driving me totally nuts. I haven't been able to go for a night out in about 2 months because of it and I spend my life trying to identify where the nearest toilet is.

I've even been broken up with over it!

The other thing that sets it off is long haul flying. I'll typically get really sick after or during the flight and then maybe for 3 days after.

My GP is fairly dismissive when I mention it and I've tried everything in terms of diets.

The only thing that slightly helps is peppermint tea and ensuring I drink really large amounts of liquid.

What's annoying though is that it's like I have to maintain this very fine balance to avoid 'setting it off'. One mistake like eating something with one of the seemingly endless triggers can leave me with cramps for days and even weeks.

Assuming this actually is IBS it's no laughing matter and VERY real.

I have the same symptoms, especially the long haul flying does not help my digestive system.

SpaceTime · 01-09-2014 08:55AM

I think a new GP mightn't be a bad idea. He dismisses the whole thing as stress.

I think today I'll just stick to fresh fruit and tea though.

kneemos · 01-09-2014 09:06AM

SpaceTime wrote: »

I think a new GP mightn't be a bad idea. He dismisses the whole thing as stress.

I think today I'll just stick to fresh fruit and tea though.

I got full blood tests twice,tested for coeilec disease,colonoscopy,two stool tests to look for blood and whatever,currently waiting for the result of another stool test for parasites before he sends me for a scan and I'd be nowhere near as bad as yourself.
Definitely another doctor.

Tarzana · 01-09-2014 09:11AM

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Bad diet = Fat slobs = Gut probs.

Ah, the ignorance.

SpaceTime · 01-09-2014 09:33AM

My main concern at the moment is that it's going to undermine my performance at work.

As daft as it sounds, I tend to prefer to freelance because of it though because I can just work around it.

Also what's worrying is that when it hits badly I make mistakes. Just typos in emails, I start forgetting things, can start to sound kind of stupid like forgetting words and stuff like that. I'm pretty sure it's just lack of blood sugar because I'm not eating / absorbing food so my system is temporarily starving.

Anyway, overall - not fun.

Bang_Bang · 01-09-2014 11:23AM

Certain foods and wine give me the runs. If I am at home having a bottle of red wine, it usually goes straight to my arse in 20 minutes flat. It also liquefies everything I have eaten. Same goes for chewing gum, get the scutters after two or three of them.

It's all down to how your body digests food, everyone is different.

Smidge · 01-09-2014 11:59AM

Bang_Bang wrote: »

Certain foods and wine give me the runs. If I am at home having a bottle of red wine, it usually goes straight to my arse in 20 minutes flat. It also liquefies everything I have eaten. Same goes for chewing gum, get the scutters after two or three of them.

It's all down to how your body digests food, everyone is different.

Actually, a lot of chewing gum, especially sugarfree gum, can have laxative quality. So it wouldn't just effect a person with IBS.

SpaceTime · 01-09-2014 12:43PM

Smidge wrote: »

Actually, a lot of chewing gum, especially sugarfree gum, can have laxative quality. So it wouldn't just effect a person with IBS.

That's because of the Xylitol used as a sweetener.

Smidge · 01-09-2014 12:46PM

SpaceTime wrote: »

That's because of the Xylitol used as a sweetener.

Same with Polo mints

Everybody has IBS...except me??

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