Hello
1st post here, but lurked for awhile. I just had to reply to the above post asap, only because it sounds neatly 100% like my symptoms. I wish I had a cure/answer for all of you but I dont...yet. Same years of seeking doctors advice ( and getting "The look" ie; you're nuts kid...)
I'm my late 40's, but have been going through this since about age 18...until recently, I've basically stopped trying to figure out/ research my condition and just "deal' with it...but posts on this forum, esp. the one above, make me curious to find the cure, or at least 'Help'...
But back the the POOP issue...
yes, it is affected for me, mostly in the form of bloated feelings/ constipation...sometime diarrhea after that...not fun. The stomach / intestinal discomfort is MY personal biggest cross to bare. the "mind fog/ exhaustion" etc. is there too, but I always equated that w/the physical pains/ discomfort, as you feel Spaced/ exhausted when you are sick.
Any other "gut related" symptom sufferers here?
BTW: Quick history & my pois symptoms:
40s / married / former active sex life, now 95% inactive
Been many to "real" doctors over the last 3 decades for the symptoms associated w/pois ; ie: Urologists, proctologists , GI specialists, Chiropractors, acupuncturists, pevic floor PT, Massage, had Upper/Lower G.I.'s , CT scans, MRIs and other invasive x ray type procedures. most claim nothing is abnormal...a few pinched nerves, 2 hernias at last check. tried several prescription meds from Uro & G.i. docs...no help. Took many over counter remedies to help w/GI discomfort ( antacids, fiber for constipation, pepto for runs, as well as a multitude of vitamins, herbs, teas etc. to help sooth the pains...but never anything that stops it, even temporarily )Basically, like the above post , at home or traveling, no sex or sex and NO fun for a few days after ( the wife just thinks Im being a wuss...) Seems the only thing I can eat for a day or 2 after is Chicken soup/ Salad and other light stuff. Boring. Most dudes go out, get laid and dream of eatting a big Pizza and a 6 pack right after! that would KILL me in a pois state!
ANyone else have suggestions?