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| Mon, 01-10-2005 - 8:50pm |
Well, First of all, I'd like to let you know that I am an 18 year old female. Ever since I could remember, I have had a loud digestive system. I can hear the food being slosed about in my stomach, etc.
After I eat, I get quite gassy. I get bloated, and I often feel uncomfortable. Lately I have had trouble with defecating. Somedays its very easy and quick, but now, more than others, it feels almost impossible to use the bathroom. It takes me several attempts to try to defecate. I feel like I have to, but it just will not move. Even after I use the washroom, I often still feel like I have to go. I recently started having sex over the past year, and all of this gas and bloating is making sex incredibly uncomfortable, as it puts a lot of pressure on my insides.
Can anyone give me some insight to what might be wrong? Is there anything I can to to improve my condition?
Thanks.

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Hi luner kitten,
First I want to tell you, like Wren, I am not a doctor. You really should see a doctor to rule out anything dangerous.
That said, sure sound like IBS to me too. Remember this is only my opinon based on my experience with IBS (Iritible bowel symdrome)(I resereve the right to spell things wrong). Our symptoms are very simular.
I take citrucel for my extra fiber. It's available anywhere. I found the best prices at walmart. It comes in powder or pill form. The power tastes like Tang breakfast drink.
All Wrens suggestion were top notch. They maybe the best place to start and maybe all you need right now. If you are still having trouble there is a site www.helpforibs.com that lays out a diet to follow. This site does sell stuff and I am NOT recommending you buy anything. I have not. But it's a good sight for info on taking care of IBS. There is also an IBS board here at Ivillage.
Get that Dr. appointment!
Welcome!
Love,
Jamie
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Hi Lunar_kitten!
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