I think I may have IBS- Can someone help?

Question

I feel like over the last couple months to a year, i’ve been getting constipated or diarrhea quite often or has build up and i think it’s IBS. Any ladies that had/have IBS that can help on some pain relief? Currently experiencing the worst gas build up pain in my stomach and back that i’ve ever had.

Answer

IBS isn’t just getting constipated or diarrhoea. Some people, like me, rarely have changes to bowel movements. 
I get excruciating pain and cramps when I eat foods I’m not supposed to from my stomach allllll the way through my small and large intestines. I do get bloating, but the pain isn’t the same as backed up gas. Sometimes when it’s really bad, I can’t get out of bed. If I’m having a bad flare up, it doesn’t matter what I eat, I’ll still be in pain. I also lose all my energy, so even if I want to do something, I’m stuck in bed in pain with no energy.  
If you think you have IBS, the best thing to do is go to the doctors where they will run some tests. In the mean time, cut out caffeine, alcohol, smoking, and processed foods. These are all inflammatory and will only make you feel worse. Eat healthy foods and swap white bread and pasta for wholegrain/wholemeal.

I think I may have IBS- Can someone help?

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