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My longest ibs episode

So I've had gripey stomach cramps since Monday, 4 days ago. Every time I eat , I then opened my bowels after each meal. That pain and bowel movement very...

Active 6 days ago

Summer heat and IBS symptoms

Here in southeast lower Michigan, we have a week-long forecast of temps in the high 90s. That is extreme for my zone. But we are not the only region affected...

IBS Stress and Health Anxiety

Hello Everyone, I've suffered from unexplained health symptoms for years. Early childhood trauma, an emotionally abusive church that withheld medical care etc. My health anxiety comes and goes and typically...

Chronic pain, discomfort and IBS

Living with IBS often means dealing with a unique kind of discomfort. How do you describe the pain you experience to others—especially those who might not understand what IBS feels...

I need help, any advice?

Hello everyone I've been suffering from G.I problems for 6 years, still undiagnosed, I'm hoping someone can help me. My symptoms began in 2019 everyone though it was crohns, including...

Do you ever feel that you have to "fight" to be heard by your doctor?

Advocacy can sound like a public act, but sometimes it's as personal as fighting to be heard and taken seriously at your doctor appointments. Does anyone else fight to be...

Alternating diarrhoea and constipation

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else suffers with what I'm going through at the moment. I've had it for years and doctors never really found what was causing it...

For stress relief

Calm or Headspace...

Does anyone get breathless after a bowel movement?

A community member wants to know if anyone else becomes breathless after going to the bathroom in the morning. If yes, do you have any advice for that?...

Takes over my life

So I had an MRI this week as the IBS and gastritis are becoming more regular. I've had various scans which are normal. The consultant asked what operations I've had...

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