common symptoms of ibd

i havhad stomach issues for 3 years now>painand bloating and sometimes just pressure in the flank area,sometimes cant even sleep on my sides,sometimes i smell a foul smell comong from somewhere despite contstant showers smells like sulfur of sewer very foul.i also havr haf a foul odor on my penis despite vigourous washing.Ive had 4 partners in my life ive lost them all to sexual problems with in fections and odor.long story short somethings wrong but doctors arent very helpful.i have thought about ending my life i am truly tired of going to the doctor just to hear i a\m fine can anyonehelp\ me

[tjoan910canadian]

Firstly it is Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Secondly I hope that you have seen a Doctor....and thirdly some of the symptoms that you talk about....I do not believe are caused by IBS.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a complex disorder of the lower intestinal tract. It is mainly characterized by a pattern of symptoms that is often worsened by emotional stress.

It is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort are the main symptoms of IBS. However, symptoms can vary from person to person. Some people have constipation, which means hard, difficult-to-pass, or infrequent bowel movements. Often these people report straining and cramping when trying to have a bowel movement but cannot eliminate any stool, or they are able to eliminate only a small amount. If they are able to have a bowel movement, there may be mucus in it, which is a fluid that moistens and protect passages in the digestive system. Some people with IBS experience diarrhea, which is frequent, loose, watery, stools. People with diarrhea frequently feel an urgent and uncontrollable need to have a bowel movement. Other people with IBS alternate between constipation and diarrhea. Sometimes people find that their symptoms subside for a few months and then return, while others report a constant worsening of symptoms over time.

Find more information at this website:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/

Please see a doctor and I really hope that you will find a solution........