Question 1

what causes ibs? can it be really painful? is there a cure for it or can it just go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

: IBS can have exacerbations-times when the symptoms increase and other times when they subside. It can be painful. You should see a GI doctor because there are treatments available that will help with your symptoms. You also need to be certain this is the diagnosis so see a GI doctor. Good luck to you!

Question 2

what can i do to make my ibs less painful or just make it go away?

Accepted Answer

Finding balance: When your gut's grumpy, it's sending you a message that something's out of balance & needs help. Diet: any food triggers (caffeine, alcohol, fake sugars, wheat, gluten, dairy)? Fiber "the whites" vs whole grains, nuts&beans? Exercise: moving 30-60 minutes every day? Good rest? Stress? Balancing work/play? These all trigger ibs. Anti-spasm: rx, peppermint oil capsules. Good luck.

Question 3

does ibs ever go away? or are your symptoms there pretty much constantly?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: There are many causes that may include: stress, hormones, infections, inflammation, structural to name a few. Best is to work together with a gastroenterologist to arrive at the correct answer for you. Everyone is different and there is not one straight approach. You may start with as simple as an elimination diet and record which foods may aggravate you. Best wishes!

Question 4

will my ibs eventually go away, or will i have it for the rest of my life?

Accepted Answer

Chronic condition : Ibs is a chronic condition.  It can be manged with diet, exercise and medication.

Question 5

diagnosed with acute bronchitis & given penicillin but am worried about taking it due to having severe ibs, could the bronchitis go away without meds?

Accepted Answer

Please see below: Bronchitis are usually viral, they usually get better in 1 week without antibiotics but if your symptoms are severe and got fever, you may need to take antibiotics otherwise  you don't need to.

Question 6

i have been having ibs related pain in my abdominal lower left side. it has healed a bit by avoiding gluten. recently, over the last 2-3 weeks i have been having a constant sweet taste that does not go away. what could it be related to?

Accepted Answer

Sweet taste: Apart from diabetes, persistent sweet taste in the mouth can be caused by GERD despite the acidic contents of the reflux. Occasionally a sinus infection with associated postnasal drip may cause a persistent sweet taste.

Question 7

how long does it take for amitriptyline side effects to go away? on only a 10mg dose for ibs-d and i'm always tired and have pretty bad body aches.

Accepted Answer

Are you taking it: At bedtime? Some people are very slow metabolizers of this drug and you may have a higher blood level than your doctor intended. Usually there is no sedation from  10mg, and, if anything it helps aches and pains. You may have something else going on. Have your doctor check an Amitriptyline blood level to see if it needs to be lowered. If that is the case i would follow up with a test for cyp4502d6.

Question 8

i have right lower flank pain when i move. i've also had diarrhea (ibs) and gi issues for the past week. the flank pain doesn't go away. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Flank: Pain typically suggests kidney as the origin with the most common cause being kidney stone, musculoskeletal pain and gi tract related remain possible and relatively common as well. Talk to your doc to have an exam and test as needed in order to determine the origin of the pain.

Question 9

salmonella from lizard or ibs. cramps & diarrhea 1x a week. happened before got lizard. when iget it i don't have fever and cramps go away after i poo?

Accepted Answer

Cramps: Sounds more like the problem is one of ibs . Consult a gastroenterologist.

Question 10

does ibs cause lots of mucus in stool stomach cramps that dont go away after a bm and undigested food in stool?

Accepted Answer

It can: IBS may cause all these symptoms, but lactose and gluten intolerance should also be considered. A gastroenterologist is best qualified to evaluate and advise you and also give you dietary advice.

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What causes ibs? can it be really painful? is there a cure for it or can it just go away on its own?

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What can i do to make my ibs less painful or just make it go away?

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Does ibs ever go away? or are your symptoms there pretty much constantly?

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Will my ibs eventually go away, or will i have it for the rest of my life?

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Diagnosed with acute bronchitis & given penicillin but am worried about taking it due to having severe ibs, could the bronchitis go away without meds?

A member asked:

I have been having ibs related pain in my abdominal lower left side. it has healed a bit by avoiding gluten. recently, over the last 2-3 weeks i have been having a constant sweet taste that does not go away. what could it be related to?

A member asked:

How long does it take for amitriptyline side effects to go away? on only a 10mg dose for ibs-d and i'm always tired and have pretty bad body aches.

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I have right lower flank pain when i move. i've also had diarrhea (ibs) and gi issues for the past week. the flank pain doesn't go away. what could it be?

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Salmonella from lizard or ibs. cramps & diarrhea 1x a week. happened before got lizard. when iget it i don't have fever and cramps go away after i poo?

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Does ibs cause lots of mucus in stool stomach cramps that dont go away after a bm and undigested food in stool?

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