Hi new IBS-D sufferer checking in

[valproate]

Six months ago I caught an unknown infection. I touched an infected piece of cotton to my eyes. This started the infection. The infection followed the following course -

Conjunctivitis->Complete respiratory system infection->Complete digestive system infection->Urinary tract infection->Complete digestive system infection again->Irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea predominant

As you may have guessed I had many signs and symptoms over the course of this infection. From fever to red urine.

I was broke and unemployed, had no money with me and could only see the doctors occasionally. The doctors tried the following antibiotics on me Augmentin,Cefexime,Ofloxacin. The infection didn't budge an inch. I was in unbearable pain and I thought I was finished. The final stage of infection consisted of alternating gastritis and collitis over and over.

I had the following tests-
CBC and ESR (elevated WBC count and elevated ESR) showing infection
CBC again (normal)
Widal test (normal)
SGOT/PT (normal)
Endoscopy (antral gastritis)
Sonography (doctor said normal but sonologist wrote collitis with acid peptic disease)

After all these tests doctor diagnosed me with IBS.


I am left with severe trauma and with this wretched condition. Every time I try to eat anything it triggers a bowel movement. I have about five to six bowel movements in one day. My other symptoms are intestinal bloating, pain which moves around in abdomen(starts from the left and moves towards the right), noises coming from the gut, feeling of incomplete defecation, nonspecific pains all over the body, violent migraines etc. I feel best on an empty stomach.

I am not taking any medications currently. I am trying exercise to combat this condition. I also have other health conditions. I am also an anxiety and depression sufferer.
Does anyone know how long does it takes for this condition to disappear if it had a specific trigger?

[valproate]

Thank you for the suggestions vino14.

[vino14]

Hi, I also have IBS-D self diagnosed. I personally have few food intolerances that triggers it and avoid those.  I came across  Dr. Dhalman(hope is correct ) on youtube and learned quite a lot. Supposedly IBS-D is related to an imbalance in the gut, therefore the problems. I did follow the protocol and diet things he mentioned and felt really good  for a while. I started using Diatomaceous Earth and it helps not to have the runs. I'm using a probiotic and it helps versus not using one. One that makes the biggest difference is Saccharomyces Boulardii  and you can buy it on its own, and most probiotics don't have it in the formula. I take it at night before going to bed about 2 hours after eating . There are certain food plans to follow  for this type of ailment, but I didn't want to try any of them. Is important to do an elimination diet like Dr. Dhalman suggests, that way you know for sure what triggers are specific to your body. He has a free download book that you can read and see if is something you can try. Hope this helps you. Short story, this doesn't go away on its own, you have to takes steps to heal your gut. Once you have it, you always have it, you just learn to manage it best you can. That's why is important to know your triggers.  Best of luck to you!