hi!
for the past few months i have had terrible bouts of alternating Di. and Const.
as soon as i crawl outta bed ,it seems i have the urgent need to go to the bathroom.
sometimes i will be ok until an hour or so after waking. my stomach cramps terribly but usually once i use the restroom im fine, pretty much, the rest of the day. but what troubles me is if i'm not C then i have D and i hope i'm not grossing anyone out but sometimes in one bathroom trip it can be a combination of both
i've noticed especially that if i start to get anxious or paniky it brings on the Di..
i've heard that people with IBS have alot of problems after eating also but i don't think i have that problem. i know that if it continues i'm gonna have to see my doctor.
could this possibly be IBS? or just anxiety related?
is there a difference between IBS and just anxiety
related bowel problems? thanks

I think the best thing to do is talk to your dr. about this. IBS seems to be the diagnosis given when everything else is ruled out. I do know my anxiety triggers my ibs and vice-versa. Doesnt make a lot of sense to me but I am living with it. Uncomfortably at times and better at other times. This is a real problem for you and you should talk to your doc about it and how to treat it. No need to be embarrassed about it either. I hope you feel better soon.

Reena