Question about pain???

 I'am in the learning process, and have a ton of questions.

1. With IBS do you have crampy pain or can you have constant pain that becomes stabbing when you move?

2. Is it normal when you have a bm the pain is not relieved?

3. Can IBS have a cycle?(seasons)

4. Can IBS go away on its own w/o meds?

 Thank you for any ideas or answers.

1. With IBS do you have crampy pain or can you have constant pain that becomes stabbing when you move?

I get cramping although not always constant, was worse before taking fiber.

I do get stabbing pain on my lower left side but that is from diverticulosis and not IBS (for me).

2. Is it normal when you have a bm the pain is not relieved?

Yes, sometimes I don't feel that I fully evacuated so I will be uncomfortable for awhile.  Drinking water usually helps with this.

3. Can IBS have a cycle?(seasons)

YES

4. Can IBS go away on its own w/o meds?

Some people do not have to take meds, changing ones diet can help or eliminate the need but not for everyone.  I personally do have to take meds for mine as diet alone doesn't help me completely.

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/2300/2361.asp?index=9293