Stomach cramps and bloating when I woke up this morning

[Jarofflies]

It went away after I went to the toilet, so I'm thinking IBS, but my mind is still freaking out in case it comes back

I have such a low pain threshold so I don't know how bad it is

But I have literally no other symptoms and my stool was fine. Just trying not to panic

My doctor thinks I have IBS, but I actually haven't been tested for it

 

[triceps]

It went away after I went to the toilet, so I'm thinking IBS, but my mind is still freaking out in case it comes back

I have such a low pain threshold so I don't know how bad it is

But I have literally no other symptoms and my stool was fine. Just trying not to panic

My doctor thinks I have IBS, but I actually haven't been tested for it

Good morning,
My wife has been diagnosed with IBS and when it hits about once a week, she needs multiple trips to the bathroom before it settles down. She just lives with it, without medication, and always carries an extra pair of underwear in her purse. Not sure how this info helps but it's something you might compare your symptoms to.

 

[Jarofflies]

I'm the same. I had it Saturday and today. Though the day but it goes when you go the bathroom

 

[Richard G]

I have had bad IBS in the morning for quite some time now, those first 2 hours or so after getting up.....saw G.I doc who said it can be triggered by an empty stomach. For me, I have intense hunger pangs first, then a bit nauseous, and about an hour later frequent bathroom trips until bowel empty.... then by noon or so, I have great appetite and all is well. Dr suggested peppermint pills for nausea, probiotics. Need to try these this out

 

[PeggyJoan]

After reading about IBS, the common cause among all the articles is *anxiety* and of course all here with stomach issues experience that. As long as I can remember, off and on I have had stomach discomfort, become anxious about that which creates more stomach upset. Sound familiar?

I am not eating much, which is very unusual for me. :/ I intend to meditate today - something that always helps, but once I fell better, I stop.

Richard, I will try the peppermint pills (am on probiotics).

Best wishes to all,
Peggy

 

[CC83]

Are peppermint pills safe with antidepressants?

 

[PeggyJoan]

Yes they are! I am currently drinking ginger tea, and it seems to be helping.

 

[Ahutton]

Almost 2 years ago, my doc had told me that I had IBS, but I did not have pain.... I would wake up in the morning around 5 Am. My stomach would feel queezy and I would have to use the bathroom 5 times before I left the house for work.... ( which was strange because at the time, I was eating hardly anything) Once I started using probiotics, it was helpful.

 

[PeggyJoan]

Ahutton, evidently pain is not always factor in IBS. I was just told I have IBS and I don't have pain, just discomfort, fulness, and yes, that queezy thing.
I am also taking probiotics. I am feeling better, but at my worst I didn't eat either.
Best wishes!