IBS and Fibromyalgia

So sorry you have been dealing with these symptoms for so long. Are you able to see a Gastroenterologist? If you think bread is the trigger, definitely stay away from it completely. -Elizabeth (team member)

60 years is a long time, I'm so sorry. You're not alone. I wanted to share the following articles about IBS and Fibromyalgia with you: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/fibromyalgia-letter, https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/game-of-moans-war-between-fibromyalgia-ibs, https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/strategies-dealing-pain, https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/ibs-and-fibromyalgia, https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/tips-fibromyalgia. I hope this helps! As Elizabeth said, I would also try staying away from bread if you think that it's a trigger for you. Karina (team member)

Thanks for that link.


No I’ve never been to a gastroenterologist. I live in the UK so at the moment not easy to get referrals.


I would prefer to do my own research and go from there

Hi Karina
I'm in UK too.
I have IBS C and I have to take 3 laxative tablets every night. Otherwise I'd need surgery.
I have fibromyalgia and this is triggered by stress.im on a low dose of paracetamol with tramadol for that.
I also have RLS restless legs syndrome and I'm on tablets for Parkinson's Disease for that every night too.
I also have a psychiatrist and help from the NHS over my mental health condition which is depression and anxiety.
I've seen a gastroenterologist who said I don't have any internal damage so, it's IBS C.
Trauma is a contributor for me. I'm on NHS wellbeing online courses via my psychiatric nurse and my GP.
Exercise is something I do not do although I'm a or I was a dancer and a painter.
Depending on what you need, there is a lot of NHS support.
No one comes along and cures me and I know it's up to me to get myself well again somehow.
Regards
Evie dog in UK x