Hey everyone,
First off I'd like to say that before making this post I lurked around and tried to educate myself on IBS, I also noticed everyone is really helpful so that only reassured me in terms of making this first post.
I made an appointment to see a doctor due what I believe may be IBS, but until then Id like to get your guys input in terms of the symptoms I'm feeling. I know you Gus aren't doctors, but many of you have IBS and can definitely give suggestions.
A month ago I really scared myself by thinking I could have contracted HIV. After several visits to STD clinics and visits to the doctor, everyone has reassured me that I had no potential risk of being infected. However, the anxiety has persisted and since last week the symptoms I have been feeling have all been pointing toward IBS. I'd also like to say that even before I became anxious about this topic I suffered from constipation and pain in my stomach that went away after I went to the restroom. I also had lots of gas and I constantly burped, but I never gave it much attention until recently when these symptoms began to get worse.
As of lately (last two weeks) I have been experiencing the following:
Extreme gas both burping and farting.
Stomach rumbling after I eat or just in general.
Bloating (not severe but it is noticeable)
Loss of appetite (can be associated to the anxiety)
Pain in stomach in all 4 quadrants (particularly in right upper quadrant right below ribs)
Pain in the middle of my back as well as severe pain in lower back.
Constipation (I go once a day if I'm lucky and it's usually small and there's some substance I poop with it)
I get full with very little food.
I have read that people may have IBS and that symptoms may get more severe with anxiety/stress, is there any truth to that?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
-Abe