Irritable Bowel Syndrome

[kteen16]

is this deadly?
should i see a doctor?
if i dont see a doctor will my intestines rupture and i'll die?
help.
im reaaaallllly worried about this.

[RichReligion]

Ur right about all you sudgest; it's the same thing that i've been stressing...the cafine and sugar is a trigger. I do incorporate all of this,and it works, but I just fall back into it; ima sugar nerd. I doit to myself.

[sunny_p]

Hi,

Nervousness and anxiety can cause IBS. IBS is described as a brain-gut disorder.
When we are stressed or having anxiety, our digestive system responds negatively.
and also it's spiral, more you are nervous more your digestive system is upset and it will cause to more anxiety and nervousness.
take care of your food, relax/meditate or do light exercise, think positive about yourself.
don't smoke/drink alcohol or coffee too much. there are good resources on web to suggest you about IBS. One thing keep in your mind its not dangerous, though bothersome. but if you just do things positively you won't get into this anxiety and related problems spiral.
If you still feel discomfort then please consult a doctor. (there are symptom checker to help you differentiate form serious problems like IBD etc.)
all the best.
-:)

[RichReligion]

LOL. it's not funny, but I have been struggling with IBS for a few years now, and it's very challenging.LOL. It's one of the most insulting sydroms. YOu have to watch your diet...The milk(if ur Lactose intollerant), the sugar...Do the best you can. As much as I watch myself, it still manages to creep up on me. Stop getting so nervous, too. Control your thought amap.

[kteen16]

Thank you all, very much.

[Oneiropolos]

While it's best to see a doctor to ensure it's IBS, IBS and anxiety are -closely- linked. Many people experience both. There's a whole line of stuff that I've found life saving in terms of my IBS called Heather's Tummy Care. But if you can't get that because of location or shipping costs, it still helps to read her website for dos and don'ts and a local health food store likely has some fairly equivalent stuff. I particularly recommend enteric- coated peppermint capsules. They help with the pain alot, as peppermint is completely natural way to soothe pain. And the particular one from Heather's include ginger and fennel for natural ways to ease other symptoms, but I know some ones I looked at in the health food store nearby had some herbs that were used similiarly in them. Some people have also had really good results using acidophilus pills. Just a few things to look into. :)

[suzi-q]

Welcome to my world!!!  My stomach is a total mess because of my anxiety!  I have lived with a "nervous" stomach for many years now....I just had an endoscopy for other reasons and I was prescribed prevacid because my stomach was irritated.  

Taking an over the counter is just as good (like previcid)....however, it hasn't taken away my stomach "pains" when the anxiety flairs!

[scaredjo]

anxiety can cause ibs, also anti-biotics can cause the symptoms jus gom get checed out

[kteen16]

i havent been to the doctor yet.
but im planning on it
the pains only come when im axious,
can anxiety cause IBS?
im also on antibiotics for a ear infection, i dont know if that could be a side effect.
my OCD is coming back where i make lists in my head of what disease i could have

[scaredjo]

is it hell dangerous well not as i no of anyway, uncomfortable yeah!!! i have had it for 8 yrs has he given you any medication for it? if not you can buy it over the counter it will just ease any spasms or aches you have

stop worrying

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

its far from Deadly, ive had it since i was 5 , am 49 now , no it wont kill you juist screws up your days when you have something planed and ooopps here it comes off to bathroom, or you just dont feel good from it, its only a bowel thing and does not bothers anything elsa.they have meds for it but ive never took anything for it , io just try and work around my system. no your insides will not rupture, so you have not even seen a dr yet . how do you know you have this. go get checked than worry about it.