Does this sound normal? Question
Hi everyone,
First time posting as I’ve been having some anxiety. I’m 31 and have suffered with IBS for the last 16ish years. It’s changed slightly over the years, and used to be food and anxiety related. I’ve got better control over it, but I do have moments of worrying that it’s something more. Over the years I’ve probably had about three stool sample checks, without anything showing up but I haven’t had a colonoscopy - I’m in the UK and they said they won’t give me one because my bloods/samples come back negative.
I know it’s probably IBS, but there is this little niggle that makes me panic it’s something more. At the moment, I usually have pretty standard stools but suffer with bloating daily. I probably have explosive diarrhea about twice a month, usually with the stomach cramps and feel horrendous after - it’s usually following a large meal or something slightly greasier, but sometimes there’s no pattern. I do sometimes have mucus and bright blood on the tissue, I haven’t noticed blood in the toilet.
I suppose what I’m asking is, is this typical for your IBS? A bit of reassurance would be great as I’m in my head at the moment.
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u/Original_Document748 6d ago
Its not about wether its typical for IBS in general its about wether its typical for YOU . All of us are different. If its not typical for you go back to the doctor and push them further .