Proctalgia Fugax - Anyone Get Symptoms of This?...Proctalgia Fugax is a muscle spasm in the rectal area that can be associated with IBS and can be very painful. It comes out of nowhere and normally happens at...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Has anyone been prescribed Linzess??...I’ve has IBS-C for many years, I’m 66 . My gastroenterologist just prescribed Linzess but I read the side effects and I’m scared to begin a new medication. Has anyone...reactions21replies
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Vagus Nerve...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes uncomfortable digestive symptoms. But IBS is not just about your gut. It also involves the brain and nervous system. There is a complex connection between...reactions9comments
Swollen upper left abdomen...Hi I am new to all of this and am not diagnosed yet. I am going through a very stressful period and after some ultrasounds and doctors appointments we are...reactions2repliesSymptomsAnxietyFlare-ups
Struggling with 'Diagnosis'...(I made this post already but it either got moderated or deleted so I'll phrase it more softly this time) I am 20 years old, living in a single parent...reactions6repliesIBS-CDiagnosisTips & Advice
Alternative Perscriptions...After 5 weeks on Movicol, I finally will run out tomorrow. My GP wrote me a prescription for Fybogel instead. My local pharmacy have confirmed to me today that they...reactions3repliesTreatmentIBS-CPain
Struggling with 'Diagnosis'...I'm not sure if this is the right community for someone in my situation but I have to try. Last week I was 'tentatively' diagnosed with IBS-C and I don't...reactions1reply
Has anyone else had accidents at work and if so how did you handle it ? ...Hello IBS community, It's been quite a flare up for me. My IBS had been going well for a while, up until I did a laparoscopy procedure, and got diagnosed...reactions1replyAnxietySymptomsCoping
Does anyone experience colon cramping?...When I have a flare up, I can visually see my Colon cramping, it gets hard and I can feel it with my hand on belly then subsides back to...reactions22repliesPainTips & Advice
Diagnosis for IBS...After the menopause I experienced many changes, physical and emotional. The one thing I don't understand is IBS. I had never experienced this earlier in life and now a dietician...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
A Portable History of My IBS...Until now I have never attempted to write a chronological timeline of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am going to try it now with progression over time, self-care details...reactions17comments
IBSC and digestive issues...Does anyone have indigestion when eating? I try to stay away from the trigger foods but when I do eat, I can't eat much as I feel full and nauseous...reactions3repliesIBS-C
constipation...hi, i have a weird question : how can i constipate myself ? i already eat almost no vegetable and fruits i have better health when i go to toilet...reactions2replies
Have you had gallbladder surgery? (IBS M)...Hello folks I'm 40 female last year diagnosed with gallstone of 14mm it was asymptomatic lately but I started feeling so much nauseated 🤮 past few months and having bouts...reactions6replies
Rubbing your tummy in bed...Sometimes when I go to bed I lay on my side and rub my tummy with my hand, and it helps soothe my IBS. I rub it from side or...reactions22repliesTreatment
Senna Tea...Hi I have IBS-M meaning i get really constipated and then get horrible diarrhea and bloating. I have seen others say senna works for them but I wanted to know...reactions4repliesIBS-CIBS-M
colonoscopy prep...Has anyone tried one of the low liquid volume bowel preps? Was it effective in cleansing?...reactions9repliesIBS-M
Need help desperately! ...Hi everyone, This is going to be long but please bear with me. I made a post on here a few months ago about having extremely bad health anxiety about...reactions27repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceMental Health
Balancing Work Life and IBS Life...Living with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be such a challenging balancing act that it can become difficult to navigate life. Between commutes, work-life, social anxiety, and food triggers, trying...reactions1comment
Has anyone tried Stevia?...Hi has anyone on the forum tried Stevia as a sugar substitute. I have very low tolerance to sugar (diarrhoea) and wonder if this may be an option for me...reactions19repliesDiet & Nutrition
