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Bargoed, UK

I'm not sure if this is linked to ibs I'm guessing it is but does anyone anyone at all experience pain in the pelvic area all in lower abdomen both right and left side pain and pain in rectum? Only way I can describe it is its like pressure in my but and agonising pain in the lower abdomen that spreads to left and right side goes down into my private area and into my backpassage can't walk can't sit down, it's seriously agonising going into my thighs too 😭 but the pressure low down is awful it… read more

March 2, 2019
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Members shared experiences with severe pelvic, rectal, and lower abdominal pain that many confirmed matches their IBS symptoms, though several... Read more

Members shared experiences with severe pelvic, rectal, and lower abdominal pain that many confirmed matches their IBS symptoms, though several urged consideration of other causes like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, or anal fissures. Several members described finding relief through heating pads, hot water bottles, dicyclomine medication, probiotics, and identifying food or stress triggers, with some recommending pelvic ultrasounds or gynecological exams to rule out reproductive health issues. A recurring theme was the community's deep empathy for this agonizing and isolating pain, with members validating each other's experiences and encouraging thorough investigation beyond just an IBS diagnosis.

A myIBSteam Member

Yes! Yes! Yes! Belly pain is mainly on the mid to lower right side of the belly area.......and butt area (oh soooooo bad!). And it takes 2 to 3 hours under a heating pad, laying down moaning....miserable! Sorry you get that too.

March 21, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

Do you have bad periods by any chance? Someone mentioned endometriosis...That's my theory. I have the same thing. My guess is that there's tissue build up somewhere and that when we need to have a bowel movement, pressure is being applied to that tissue which is hitting the nerve and making our thighs etc. hurt. I came up with this theory on my own and I wish I could have it validated. I'm 5 weeks pregnant and I'm sorry to say that, I'm getting that same feeling every hour. I've been timing it and it's literally, once an hour. I have no idea if it's going to resolve itself and my biggest is that it will get worse since my uterus will continue to expand for pregnancy. I'm at a loss. ☹️

November 12, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

It might be your ovaries or uterus if you have fibroids or cysts ...it can make you bloated, constipated since it is swollen and pushing on your rectal area...or the rectal pain can be a fissure or hemorrhoid...maybe try to get a pelvic scan to check your ovaries and uterus first

September 7, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

I do experience the same pain sometimes, so I was checked by my gynecologist and had ultrsound. Negative results and not able to get any suggestions.

June 15, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

Yup.....that's IBS for ya! Hang in there.....stress and certain foods can be triggers.....some have tried the fodmap diet.....hope today is a better day for you.

May 14, 2019

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