I was wondering if anyone has similiar symptoms. I have constant cramps which feel like menstrual cramps. I also get the urge to go to the bathroom often and sometimes have diarrhea. I also have acid reflux which sometimes make me vomit. Someone suggested that I many have IBS. I'm afraid to get tested though. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

I have had similar experiences (minus the menstrual cramp experience!) I have not been diagnosed with IBS but have realised that a lot of my issues stem from Anxiety which I have been masking with alcohol - I too would like to know if this is IBS

What you are describing sounds very much like IBS. When I have a bout with it I do get cramping. My mother has had IBS as long as I can remember. These are things I've found that help. Beware of things like celery and squash that are very high fiber. They can aggravate the problem. Take a probiotic (acidophilus) I take Pro-bio Gold from Metagenics. You should choose a probiotic that needs to be refrigerated since it the bacteria in them is more effective. The new yogurts are also helpful like Activia. I also take Ultra Clear Plus daily and one dose of Metamucil. I rarely have problems anymore.

I wish you the very best!
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Thanks for the response.I appreciate any suggestions from people who experience these symptoms. Especially the cramps because it seems so strange that they don't feel like I ate something that disagrees with me. It just feels like cramps.

I haven't posted in a while but here is a update. I finally went the doctor to get checked out. Turns out it wasn't IBS. They did an endocopy and found a lot of inflammation and a hiatel hernia. They said I need to put more fiber in my diet and avoid certain foods. I'm going to try but it won't be easy.