Takes over my lifeSo 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...reactions3repliesCoping
Left side sleeping I have read that it's better to sleep on your left side due to descending colon and drainage however does anyone else feel poorly doing this. If I fall asleep...reactions15repliesCoping
I just don't know what to do anymore So my ct scan showed no abnormalities so the ibs is something I have to continue to try to manage but I simply don't know what to do anymore. I...reactions22repliesCoping
Nerve PainAnyone else experience severe nerve pain in colon? It's debilitating and is worst in lower left side. I know they say we have hypersensitivity but has anything helped you??? Desperate....reactions6repliesCoping
So miserable I suffer with IBS C and chronic gastritis, added to this recently is a bladder issue whereby I'm up 3 or 4 times in the night. If the ibs and...reactions6repliesCoping
Mind/Gut ConnectionI understand that gut and brain are connected but how much does that really play into symptoms. For example nothing has changed in my life (stress wise) and no food/alcohol...reactions8repliesCopingMental Health
Time of day symptoms are experienced Does anyone’s pain eg bloating get worse as the day progresses? Mines is fine with my first meal, generally fine with my second but it’s my third meal at 6...reactions53repliesDiet & NutritionCopingAnxiety
How to deal with flare up sadnessHi anyone got any tips for crawling out of the dark place that a flare up sends me???? Thanks in advance...reactions20repliesCopingDepressionFlare-ups
Constipated to diarrhea Hi, I don’t know if anyone else experiences this.. I’m usually IBS-C but recently it’s turning to IBS-D. I’ve noticed it’s when I’ve been out and eaten different food to...reactions1replyAnxietyCopingDiet & Nutrition
Do you often experience heartburn in addition to your IBS?While IBS and heartburn (AKA acid reflux or GERD) are two separate gastrointestinal conditions, they can sometimes coexist or share similar symptoms. If you experience heartburn in addition to your...reactions8repliesCopingTriggers