what is this feeling?!

hi all,
basically i recently went to the doctors because of problems going to the toilet and i have changed my diet and drunk more water and taken natural tablets to help my digestion. but i for quite some time now i have had on and off feelings in my right side of my stomach. its not as low as my appendix i dont think though. it seems to happen some time after a meal and i often get bloated. could this be something like IBS? i will probably see a doctor but at the moment it hardly hurts it is just more of a slight cramp. i never need painkillers. could it be something as simple as gas? anyone experienced similar problems?thanx x

Reply 1

Will Grimes1

yes it is likely to be IBS but remember that Irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease just a functional problem of the digestive system. The best thing is to go and see your doctor. It could just be a response to your change in diet so i would try not to worry about it until you see the doctor.

Reply 2

quintsy

I get on and off pains like you described in the left side of my stomach. It comes on particular days for some reason and when I'm stressed. The doctor told me I had IBS.

It could be worth going back if you didn't mention these symptoms last time, because the intermittent pain, constipation and bloating can all be signs. The doctor gave me some capsules to take, and there are various other types of medication for IBS out there. Hopefully they'll be able to sort out the pain :smile:

Anyway, I'd say go back, and explain the rest of the symptoms. You'll be able to get a proper diagnosis and hopefully something to prevent it. :smile:

Good luck!