Active 3 days agoTakes 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
IBS Stress and Health AnxietyHello 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAnxietyMental HealthCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCoping
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....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingMental 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...Reactions0reactionsComments53 repliesAnxietyCopingDiet & Nutrition
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...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesDepressionFlare-upsCoping