Gastric Problems.

[Zcareem]

Very happy to find this forum. I have this gastric problem from last 10 years. I never consulted a few doctors in start but coudnt get any relief,. Now I have no treatment from last 8 years or so. The problem is I cant pass the bowels like a healthy person, and I can do so only after caffiene drinks and smoking. and I dont feel empty after bowels. I get gasses after few hours of bowls, and its pushing me in the corner, its difficult for me to socialize as a normal person. I have a degree but also avoiding professional job to avoid sitting in the office because of this problem. It just darkened my life and ready to do anything to live like a normal person. Please advise.

[loveorhate]

same issues i suffer for years i was going back and fourth to the dr. i was never normal with bowel movements as far as i can remember but when i became older i realize this just not normal i would have severe pain i think i was able to use only 3 times a month and then on top of that social gatherings was out cause i would never know when i had to go but to make a long story short i had colonoscopy done where they found polys that was removed (cancer) but detected early (thank god) i have severe constipation so i'm on amitiza which works good

[Londres70]

Since you live in the UK, I would recommend going with private treatment.

[Zcareem]

Just a quick question:

Should I go for NHS or private treatment ? can I get some insurance which cover my private treatment ?

[Zcareem]

Thanks.

I will seek medical help very soon but it ll take time to register with GP and then check up etc. I tried all kind of diets, even sometimes i dont eat for like 24 hrs to avoid gastric but it dont stop, I tired soft foods and everything. I am otherwise all fine and fit, but this gastric problem is pushing me into corner, damaging my social life.

Yes its been stressful.

[Zcareem]

Thanks. Honestly I didnt seek proper medical care or diagnosis as I am very fit otherwise. But this excessive gastric problem is ruining my life. Its not like constipation, its more like diarhea, Could you please explain imaging and scope ?

[Londres70]

None of these physicians recommended a scope?  Hmmm, that's strange.  

How long did you use the laxatives?  

Were any of these physicians GI Specialist?  

Sounds to me like IBS-C (dominant constipation).  You need imaging and a scope.  

[Zcareem]

Thanks for your reply.

I tried to consult some physicians but then stoped that because they were giving me laxitives or immodium type pills, but i couldnt get any better.

I do not have any other symptoms. I have low weight of 55 kgs which is the same as it was 15 years ago.

[Londres70]

Confused?  Have you seen a GI Specialist at all?  

Colonoscopy?  Sigmoid Study?  

Any other medical issues?  Meds?