Posted this on a IBS support forum too, wondering if any of you IBD dx. can give some helpful input, very much appreciated
I am visiting my doctor tomorrow or next week to get a dx, but for now some opinions from those already with IBS would be nice. I've had these symptoms for 2+ years now, but it never really became much of an issue for me except within this last week (flaring up?), and have had a little excess stress/anxiety
I'm nearly 100% confident I do have a problem, just not sure if it falls under IBS more or IBD. will also be inquiring about parasites.
-i only have 1 bowel movement a day, in the morning (nearly always)
-if not, by midday my stomach begins rumbling/making sounds (hasnt happened in months)
-diarrhea has always been more common to me, but recently its about 80% of the time now, and within the last week I've seen blood in about 60% of my BM (red, stools anywhere from orange, to brown with some red). have had normal stools during this time (10-20%)
-my stomach feels 'empty' for a while after bowel movements
-very rarely if i have to go very bad (lets say i skip a bm for the day), ill get a sharp pain that lasts about ~5s that gets relieved after i pass gas on the toilet. if i dont go it flares up again in minutes
-no pain during bowel movements, or if it is it really is minor and im not feeling it
-have had bouts of constipation during this time
-no weight loss, although I do have a rough time gaining weight (used to be 175pds from working out which took alot of eating, currently 160 at 6 foot since I've stopped due to injuries unrelated for sure).
-havnt had stomach pains since i can recall, but minor abdominal pains lasting seconds has flared up in past week.
-also have a semi anxiety disorder (90% of the time under self control)
-havnt grown in years (only 17 atm), but I'm as tall as my father (6") so I'm not sure if this is delayed growth or not
for some info on why IBD may not be as likely...
-have had a blood test in Feb. done, normal results on red blood count and white blood count.
sorry if i went too detailed ;/, just wanting an accurate opinion. pretty much will be showing my doctor this too.
I am visiting my doctor tomorrow or next week to get a dx, but for now some opinions from those already with IBS would be nice. I've had these symptoms for 2+ years now, but it never really became much of an issue for me except within this last week (flaring up?), and have had a little excess stress/anxiety
I'm nearly 100% confident I do have a problem, just not sure if it falls under IBS more or IBD. will also be inquiring about parasites.
-i only have 1 bowel movement a day, in the morning (nearly always)
-if not, by midday my stomach begins rumbling/making sounds (hasnt happened in months)
-diarrhea has always been more common to me, but recently its about 80% of the time now, and within the last week I've seen blood in about 60% of my BM (red, stools anywhere from orange, to brown with some red). have had normal stools during this time (10-20%)
-my stomach feels 'empty' for a while after bowel movements
-very rarely if i have to go very bad (lets say i skip a bm for the day), ill get a sharp pain that lasts about ~5s that gets relieved after i pass gas on the toilet. if i dont go it flares up again in minutes
-no pain during bowel movements, or if it is it really is minor and im not feeling it
-have had bouts of constipation during this time
-no weight loss, although I do have a rough time gaining weight (used to be 175pds from working out which took alot of eating, currently 160 at 6 foot since I've stopped due to injuries unrelated for sure).
-havnt had stomach pains since i can recall, but minor abdominal pains lasting seconds has flared up in past week.
-also have a semi anxiety disorder (90% of the time under self control)
-havnt grown in years (only 17 atm), but I'm as tall as my father (6") so I'm not sure if this is delayed growth or not
for some info on why IBD may not be as likely...
-have had a blood test in Feb. done, normal results on red blood count and white blood count.
sorry if i went too detailed ;/, just wanting an accurate opinion. pretty much will be showing my doctor this too.