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I am a 23 year old causcasian woman. I weigh around 13 stone and I am 5'5''. I suffer from IBS and am wheat intolerant however my tolerance fluctuates. I am constantly bloated, tired, I have moderate acne, my bowel movements fluctuate often. At the moment I believe I am constipated but the stools are soft. But sometimes they can be loose and other times very hard and painful. It has been fluctuating like this for 2 months now before this generally I was always slightly constipated with normal to firm stools. I went on dianette the end of November but they gave me a non-branded version which made me ill. I came off this after two weeks and bled then went straight onto the branded diannette two weeks ago. Also since the beginning of October I have bouts of severe indigestion that is incredibly painful. My left shoulder also seems to have stiffened and at times can also be quite painful. I have had feelings of tingling across my body. I recently went for an eye test as my eye sight fluctuates greatly the last couple of months and discovered I must have an allergy because the inside of my eye lids were bumpy which would explain the tired eyes according to the optician. I feel there may be an underlying issue going on the last couple of months but my doctor keeps dismissing it due to my age being too young for anything bad. I live in the UK so I have to fight for referrals but I wasn't sure what could be wrong. I've had a series of blood tests and everything was normal although my iron is slightly low, which isn't out of the ordinary. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am desperate. Also I am unsure but I had a ankle repair surgery in June of this year.
I am a 23 year old causcasian woman. I weigh around 13 stone and I am 5'5''. I suffer from IBS and am wheat intolerant however my tolerance fluctuates. I am constantly bloated, tired, I have moderate acne, my bowel movements fluctuate often. At the moment I believe I am constipated but the stools are soft. But sometimes they can be loose and other times very hard and painful. It has been fluctuating like this for 2 months now before this generally I was always slightly constipated with normal to firm stools. I went on dianette the end of November but they gave me a non-branded version which made me ill. I came off this after two weeks and bled then went straight onto the branded diannette two weeks ago. Also since the beginning of October I have bouts of severe indigestion that is incredibly painful. My left shoulder also seems to have stiffened and at times can also be quite painful. I have had feelings of tingling across my body. I recently went for an eye test as my eye sight fluctuates greatly the last couple of months and discovered I must have an allergy because the inside of my eye lids were bumpy which would explain the tired eyes according to the optician. I feel there may be an underlying issue going on the last couple of months but my doctor keeps dismissing it due to my age being too young for anything bad. I live in the UK so I have to fight for referrals but I wasn't sure what could be wrong. I've had a series of blood tests and everything was normal although my iron is slightly low, which isn't out of the ordinary. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am desperate. Also I am unsure but I had a ankle repair surgery in June of this year.
Tue, 25 Apr 2017
Respected user, hi sorry to listen about your issue.
*IBS gives a bunch of symptoms ranging in severity to the patient.
*Life style modifications are the major corner stones of the IBS , I hope these
will definately help you :
@ Take plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, home made
juices, green tea, rice water, butter milk .
@ Have green leafy vegetables, cereals , pulses, legumes, fibers, curd.
@ Avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg stuffs / beverages / excess ghee / sugars /
cheese / artificial sweeteners.
@ Avoid tobacco / alcohol / any abuse substances if used.
@ Have fixed timing for breakfast, lunch , dinner.
@ Avoid prolonged fasting / overeating.
@ Have adequate sound sleep of 8 hours.
@ Avoid stress / anxiety.
@ Take small amount of foods at intervals.
@ Don`t sleep for at least 2 hours after lunch / dinner.
@ Do remain ambulatory , do regular walking, light exercises & YOGA at
home for 30-40 min. without failure.
@ BE POSITIVE in life most vital part of IBS most ignored by all patients.
@ Maintain your BP , Blood sugar ,Haemoglobin , Cholesterol levels , weight under control.
@ Amla , Triphla & Tulsi have tremendous results from Ayurveda
@ Bulk forming laxatives in case of severe constipation & Pre-pro biotics
in case of diarrhoea.
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving us opportunity to serve you.
Wishing you fine speedy recovery from the same.
Regards dear.
*IBS gives a bunch of symptoms ranging in severity to the patient.
*Life style modifications are the major corner stones of the IBS , I hope these
will definately help you :
@ Take plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, home made
juices, green tea, rice water, butter milk .
@ Have green leafy vegetables, cereals , pulses, legumes, fibers, curd.
@ Avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg stuffs / beverages / excess ghee / sugars /
cheese / artificial sweeteners.
@ Avoid tobacco / alcohol / any abuse substances if used.
@ Have fixed timing for breakfast, lunch , dinner.
@ Avoid prolonged fasting / overeating.
@ Have adequate sound sleep of 8 hours.
@ Avoid stress / anxiety.
@ Take small amount of foods at intervals.
@ Don`t sleep for at least 2 hours after lunch / dinner.
@ Do remain ambulatory , do regular walking, light exercises & YOGA at
home for 30-40 min. without failure.
@ BE POSITIVE in life most vital part of IBS most ignored by all patients.
@ Maintain your BP , Blood sugar ,Haemoglobin , Cholesterol levels , weight under control.
@ Amla , Triphla & Tulsi have tremendous results from Ayurveda
@ Bulk forming laxatives in case of severe constipation & Pre-pro biotics
in case of diarrhoea.
Hope this clears your query.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving us opportunity to serve you.
Wishing you fine speedy recovery from the same.
Regards dear.
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