New here - could I have IBD?
After years of flare ups I am wondering whether what I am suffering with is IBD. Would really appreciate any feedback.
So, a typical flare up for me is a kind of burning, stinging pain in my lower back left side and spine. It can be very intense, a kind of gnawing pain. Lower abdominal feelings of pressure and discomfort when bending or sitting. Unsettled bowel, sometimes having to rush to the loo and other times constipated.
I was diagnosed with IBS many years ago but this feels far more inflammatory.
I also suffer with a burning mouth which was diagnosed as Burning Mouth Syndrome and I wonder if it’s connected.
If I cut all whole grain/insoluble fibre it seems to improve but the flares can last for weeks (currently in fourth week of a flare up).
Can anyone identify with my symptoms? I am seeing Dr next week as feel this is more than IBS.
Hi
, thanks for being here and posting! I am sorry that you are experiencing these kinds of symptoms. Here is a list of common symptoms that people with IBD often have: https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/symptoms However, this list is not totally comprehensive, and I think it's a great that you are checking with the doctor to see if it is more than IBS (and in some cases, people do have both IBS and IBD)! Please do keep us updated with what happens. -Eshani (IBD Team Member)
