Different Types Of IBS PainOver the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about other people’s experience with IBS, pain seems to...Bookmark for later
What’s the Link Between Lower Back Pain and IBS?Back pain is one of the most common complaints people have, regardless of what other conditions they might also have. The Mayo Clinic estimates that approximately 80 percent of Americans...Bookmark for later
IBS is More Than Just Stomach PainAs an IBS sufferer, it’s rare that I experience physically-good days. I get woken up by pain, therefore I wake up with pain, and hence my day starts off with...Bookmark for later
The Invisibility of PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it’s possible for...Bookmark for later
My Strategies for Dealing with PainBetween IBS and fibromyalgia, I have some amount of pain every day. Most days, it’s at a low level, and I can mostly ignore it. But sometimes, pain refuses to...Bookmark for later
The Cycle of Pain with IBSLiving with pain on a daily basis is draining, physically and mentally. While some people with IBS experience pain only on some days, other people are unfortunate enough to experience...Bookmark for later
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have the accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to...Bookmark for later
Why Me? The Unfortunate Connections Between IBS and FibromyalgiaThere have been many times that I ask myself, 'why me?' Why do I have IBS? Why do I have to endure the constant, annoying, painful symptoms? Why do I...Bookmark for later
Describing My IBS PainMy IBS has evolved a lot over the years. It started out with frequent bouts of diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Now, it’s still all those symptoms, but includes back pain,...Bookmark for later
