Could this be IBS?

[becky7721]

Hello all, hope someone can help me here. I have been having constipation off and on for the last 3-4 months but recently has gotten worse. I started having pain in the left side. Went to the ER back in July for it. They did a CT scan and found mass on the uterus and enlarged uterus. I got a pelvic ultrasound done and showed that I have fibroid tumors. So far no lower abdomen pain due to the fibroids yet. This last doctor told me the pain in the left side is probably due to something else. I am also taking Vicodin for the pain which I know can cause constipation. I am taking stool softeners and that is helping. Since I have had trouble with the bowels could the pain be due to IBS? Sometimes I have had diarrhea or loose stools too. Could someone please help me? I am going back to my regular doctor this week and request more tests. Thank you!

[lostsoul2]

Don't underestimate the effects of Vicodin on constipation.  I was prescribed Vicodin for a chronic lower back issue and constipation is a living hell when I'm on Vicodin.  Oh, and I have a dependence on it as well.  I take laxatives, stool softeners, high fiber diet, but nothing works!!  It gets very, very frustrating.  And then a deep depression sets in.  Be careful with narcotics.  The constiaption they cause is awful.

[skram]

hiya!! have sent you a friends invitation! hope thats ok, its freezing here at the moment!!!!! am glad you are feeling a bit better today, good luck on friday!!
Sarah

[becky7721]

Hello, its really cool to meet someone who lives in the United Kingdom. One day I want to travel all over Europe! My husband was born in Scotland. Yes hopefully they will find out whats wrong with me. I have been feeling somewhat better today, not much pain just fatigue. I go to see my doctor this Friday. I am going to request some tests to be done on my digestive system and other organs in the same area. Thank you and lets keep in touch ! Becky

[skram]

it could be IBS, you have had a lot of stess to deal with recently which can make matters worse!!! i have had IBS for 8 years now and am battling to keep it under control, have you tried changing your diet, sometimes cutting down on Dairy and red meat can make a difference?? have you tried lactulose?? i have found it really helpful during constipation stages? also buscopan if you are having cramping in your stomach
hope this helps, and i hope your regular doctor can sort this out for you
S