Sortof wandered into this thread late and I'm glad to read it. I'm 55 and for most of my life have had no problems. I am lactose intolerate but that's easy to deal with and have some food allergies (garlic and onions) also easy to deal with. But for the last few months I've developed this horrible stomach/intestines/bowel problem (yes I'm been to a doctor and now have a colonscopy sch'd). My stomach or bowels (I can't pinpoint the exact location) literally hurts all the time. Upon waking, I have a terrible urge/cramping need to use the restroom. It also usually happens later in the day (around 5p). I can't connect this problem to anything other than stress. I have a number of events happen in my life this year that have been extremely stressful. But not like that hasn't happened before. This stomach thing has me blaffled. Only good thing is I've lost some weight cause when I eat I get crampy so I don't eat (OK, OK I do eat - trust me not anorexic!, just not as much).

The doctor did mention that stress can cause my problems but I wonder if this has happened to anyone else. The doctor didn't seem particularly worried. If so, was there a way to eliminate/change the problem? I have been taking fiber as recommended by the doctor. I want this to stop. It at times keeps me from riding!!!!