Almost always, it seems that I only get bloated while at work. I have an office job and spend the majority of my time sitting at my desk. When I get up in the mornings I am fine. But almost like clockwork, when mid-morning hits, I start to get bloated and it stays around until the end of the day. It is very uncomfortable. However, it seems to subside quite a bit, if not totally, once I get home, change my clothes, and relax. I also have constipation off and on, and a little gas throughout the day. I also notice that when I am bloated I tend to have to urinate more frequently.

I have had this bloating, gas, constipation problem since last spring. When I went to the doc he ruled out lactose intolerance and decided it was ibs.

Does this sound like ibs? Can it occur only at certain times during the day and then subside? I don't really have any pain, mostly just discomfort. Although last week I did have some cramping/aching in my lower back.

I started taking a low dose of elavil (for vaginal pain) about 6 months ago and it seemed to help my symptoms. I quit taking it for about a month and since then my problems have been back and I started taking it again about a week ago.

I haven't found any specific foods that seem to be triggers, although I have noticed that sometimes after eating steak I have an urge to have a bm. When this happens it usually occurs within about 20 min. After eating. But it doesn't happen all the time either.

Please help! Does this sound like ibs or could it be something else?

Thank you!