I have been having stomach issues for about two years now. I saw a stomach doctor about a year ago. He told me it was irritable bowel syndrome. He ran some blood tests to rule out some of the gentic diseases. But here I am, a year later and it s worse than ever. I have these extremely painful bathroom attacks. No polite way to say this, so I ll just try and be matter of fact about these attacks. My bowel movements are mucusy and loose. It s excessive and foul smelling. Many times, so painful I ve been in tears. I make frequent trips before the attacks happen feeling like I need to go but with no relief. Lately I ve noticed a twitching like sharp spasm type pain in two distinct places on the left side of my stomach. The swelling...it s the difference between looking 20 - 30 lbs heavier. My stomach keeps me from being about to bend over. The swelling finally subsides after a time and its amazing the difference. Also myfeet are very swollen and a spider veins have started to appear. Also, I dont know if these are related but underneath my armpits on both sides are swollen lumps and very noticable. Please help. 34/white female Miserable in Texas