Stomach issues for over 2 months now cleared up? (allergy, aches, cramping)

[Adriank7]

For 2 months I was having cramping, diarrhea or close to it. Sometimes 4 times a day. Dr told me it was IBS. Now 2 months later it’s almost cleared up. The only change was that stopped eating Doritos (one of my favorites) because I noticed that was giving me stomach aches (never did until recently) and also reading ingredients for soybean oil which I noticed sometimes bothered me (but never gave me 2 months of diarrhea). It’s pretty much cleared up except for 1 day last week when I was very worried about something. 1 day of problems is normal for me if I’m under stress....but the 2 months of worrying about being near a bathroom and not remembering what it was like to have a normal BM was concerning. Now it’s back to normal pretty much and the cramping almost gone also. Could it really have been IBS for 2 months?

[greatblueheron]

Why do you doubt your MD?

I don't have IBS but know someone who does....stress for her is a MAJOR factor along with particular foods.

As far as I know, IBS can come and go at will. Best to stick to an appropriate diet and do what you can to keep stress down in your life...

[TestEngr]

MSG, monosodium glutamate causes those exact issues.

[Mikala43]

I think the diagnosis of IBS is = you have digestive problems, but no medical causes of it

So if it were the Doritos, it's not like the Doctor could ever have figured that out.

[Parnassia]

In case you missed it, here's a description of IBS. Points to pay particular attention to:

1. Symptoms can come and go over time
2. The underlying cause isn't exactly known

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...s/syc-20360016

[Hedgehog_Mom]

When I was developing a soy allergy, my first symptom was diarrhea after every meal, usually 15 minutes after I started eating. I didn't realize it was a soy allergy until I started having other allergy symptoms.

[tickyul]

Take it for what it is and run with it.

I have never been diagnosed with IBS............but if I eat the wrong thing, my digestive-system
will be in turmoil for quite a few days.

[Mr. In-Between]

Look up SIBO and see how many of the symptoms sound familiar. My wife had problems with that for over a year, and it was a freakin' nightmare.

[Mr_Geek]

Could be diet, stress, allergy, IBS etc...

I'd listen to your doctor.

[tamajane]

What tests were done?