I am a middle aged female who has had problems with IBS in the past. I've also had a lot of stress over the past years. Last Spring, I woke up to a swollen face, ears and rash all over my body. My joints swelled as well and were extremely painful. I have no known allergies. I have been checked for auto immune disorder. I was put on prednisone for a month or so and eventually the symptoms stopped although I still get some rashes and I remain on allergy meds.
Two weeks after stopping prednisone, I had the worst IBS-D ever. I could feel that something "split". It seemed to heal a bit and then in June, I started taking vitamin D and lots of fibre to improve my health. This caused constipation. The "split" was back with a vengeance. I had thought the strange rash thing was scary and I felt very ill but this fissure surpasses anything that I have ever experienced including emerg C section pain. Doc told me that prednisone didn't cause the first incident but I am not so sure.
My life has been put on hold by this fissure as have the lives of so many others here. I am unable to leave my house. I cry and shout out words I never thought I had in me. I've probably made up a few new words!! It is not my best good look. Family is getting tired of me dropping out but I do not have an option. Who wants to hear about this 24/7? As a former lurker, I joined this wonderful forum because my misery needs company . I wish everyone a speedy recovery and am thankful that this forum is here.