Okay...for the past 3 days I have had nausea, indigestion, and some dirrahea!! I have run out of ideas and don't know what else to do!! Can someone give me some suggestions on what to do??
ShOrTnSwEeT42094 answered Monday July 19 2004, 1:45 pm: It does sound like it very well could be IBS.If all of your home remedies have failed,like Mylanta,Pepto-Bismal,Kaopectate(sp?) and Immoduim AD,then it's time to get to a doctor.He may recommend that you see a specialist.I suffered for months with horrible stomach pains and problems and no doctors had any answers,until finally I was diagnosed as having a spastic colon(or a form of IBS).I've been on medication since and it's helped me tremendously!!!Get yourself to a doctor my dear!!!Write me back and let me know how you're doin! Hope you feel better soon!! [ ShOrTnSwEeT42094's advice column | Ask ShOrTnSwEeT42094 A Question ]
jokerzgrl answered Monday July 19 2004, 12:33 pm: First off, drink some pedia-lite, to replinish everything that the dirrahea got out of your body, and make sure not to dehydrate as well. eat as little as possible, and if you do have to eat, eat an apple, or something light. pepto-bismal makes matters worse for some people, so be careful when you use it. But most importantly, ( and i'm sure you've herad this before), go to the doctor to see whats wrong, sure you might not agree with going to a doctor, but what other options do you have? i hope i helped, and i hope you feel better.
Much Love,
Victoria [ jokerzgrl's advice column | Ask jokerzgrl A Question ]
Mandee answered Monday July 19 2004, 12:08 pm: <span style="background: url([Link](Mouse over link to see full location); Here is some info on IBS and maybe it will help you figure out if you have it...
What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a problem that affects mainly the bowel,* which is also called the large intestine. The bowel is the part of the digestive system that makes and stores stool. The word syndrome means a group of symptoms. IBS is a syndrome because it can cause several symptoms. For example, IBS causes cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is not a disease. It's a functional disorder, which means that the bowel doesn't work as it should. With IBS, the nerves and muscles in the bowel are extra-sensitive. For example, the muscles may contract too much when you eat. These contractions can cause cramping and diarrhea during or shortly after a meal. Or the nerves can be overly sensitive to the stretching of the bowel (because of gas, for example). Cramping or pain can result. IBS can be painful. But it does not damage the bowel or cause any other diseases.
What are the symptoms of IBS?
The main symptoms of IBS are
crampy pain in the stomach area (abdomen)
painful diarrhea or constipation
Most people have either diarrhea or constipation, but some people have both.
Other symptoms are
mucus in the stool
swollen or bloated abdomen
the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement
Some foods make IBS better.
Fiber reduces IBS symptoms--especially constipation--because it makes stool soft, bulky, and easier to pass. Fiber is found in bran, bread, cereal, beans, fruit, and vegetables.
So if this sounds like you at all talk to your doctor about it and I'm sure he will give you a new diet to follow. I hope this information helped. Oh, and maybe if you just try watching what you are eatting for a day and record it. Get better soon! -Mandee
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Kali7890 answered Monday July 19 2004, 12:03 pm: Hey, you really need to get checked out by the doctor because it really could be something serious. I hope you start feeling better and I hope I helped. ~*~KaLi~*~ [ Kali7890's advice column | Ask Kali7890 A Question ]
Sporkster answered Monday July 19 2004, 11:02 am: Get some Pepto Bismal. Contrary to popular belief, this actually DOES work for something other than getting co-workers to tango. It may be IBS, so if it keeps on for more than a week I suggest you see a doctor. [ Sporkster's advice column | Ask Sporkster A Question ]
OreoGirl answered Monday July 19 2004, 10:49 am: nausea
heartburn
indigestion
upset stomach
diarrhea
Yay Pebto Bismol!
other then pb i dunno wut you could use. if it is sumthin like IBS go to a doctor and they can probably give u some medicine that will help you. [ OreoGirl's advice column | Ask OreoGirl A Question ]
ballerina04 answered Monday July 19 2004, 10:05 am: go visit a doctor. they'll be able to tell you what is wrong and give a prescription for it. i wish you the best of luck
chaos answered Monday July 19 2004, 9:14 am: If you haven't already seen a doctor, do so. I have IBS but it isn't too terrible unless I am stressed, upset, or have eaten a bunch of fatty foods. Believe it or not, some yogurt helps a little bit because of the "good bacteria" that is in it. Bananas also soothe my stomach some. Do you know if you are lactose intolerant or not? That could be a problem too. I would definitely avoid eating later than 2 hours before bedtime and monitor what I am eating for a while. You may just have to resort to chicken soup and crackers until it all calms down. [ chaos's advice column | Ask chaos A Question ]
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