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Is This Normal?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Cwmbran, UK

Hi all, I am in extreme pain today, every day I feel violently sick and get really bad cramping pains all through my gut, I often have a strange attack which involves me feeling violently sick, then my temperature goes through the roof, the temperature subsides and I get freezing and start shivering and then the pain subsides. The doctors said this isn't normal IBS but no tests have brought anything up, is it normal? I can't cope with it anymore! I go weeks without eating as I feel too sick and… read more

April 7, 2018
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Members responded with solidarity to someone experiencing severe daily pain, violent nausea, extreme temperature swings, and significant... Read more

Members responded with solidarity to someone experiencing severe daily pain, violent nausea, extreme temperature swings, and significant weight loss, with many recognizing their own similar experiences in the description. Several members shared potential triggers and strategies that helped them, including eliminating gluten, identifying food sensitivities, managing stress through meditation and rest, and exploring whether panic attacks might be intensifying symptoms. A recurring theme was the importance of ruling out other conditions, with members urging testing for autoimmune diseases like lupus and encouraging open communication with doctors to find answers beyond an IBS diagnosis.

A myIBSteam Member

I have those attacks I get hot really hot all over then extremely nausea then cool down to freezing but that ends the attack and nasuea mine are panic attacks brought on because of fear of IBS D symptoms/flare not sure but might want to check with doc to see if its a possibility for you

July 28, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

Anxiety and Stress try to meditate or rest flat on your back for an hour or two try to think of positive things I know it’s hard but take time just for you

July 27, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

Have you been checked for other autoimmune diseases.I have lupus as well.Get checked.

May 18, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

I get really bad stomach pains with throwing up what seems to help me is I gave up gluten. If I actually stick with it n don’t cheat i feel a ton better

April 15, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

I haven't heard of lupus, I'll get checked for that, thankyou

May 18, 2018

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