IBS, Diverticulosis and PMS

Posted By Kris on July 10, 1998 at 00:59:17:







I have been told I have IBS and diverticulosis.  I have noticed that during a week or two before my period begins, I have severe constipation.  Sometimes I have rectal bleeding with it.  I get lower abdominal pain with it too.  I have tried natural laxatives (such as Citrocel) with no relief.  Relief comes when my period begins, and then my bowels are back to normal.  I have asked my doctor about it and he doesn't seem to believe me.   He says it is just coincidental.  How can every month be a coincidence?  Does the digestive sytem tie in with the reproductive system somehow?