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Does Drinking Red Or White Wine Effect. IBS.D
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My husband blames my IBSD on drinking wine

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My husband also blames wine
But it’s no different if I don’t
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I have IBSD every day of my life
It doesn’t matter what I eat don’t
Eat or drink tried all diets meds etc
And don’t eat when out… read more

Toxic Thoughts And Emotions
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Can toxic thoughts and emotions cause digestive disorders like Irritable Bowel syndrome

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My son passed 3 years ago of an OD. Ever since then I've had IBS issues.

Does Anyone Else Get Body Aches When There IBS Is Flaring Up?
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I was just wondering does anyone experience body aches and fatigue with IBS? Last night after I went to sleep I started having body aches and was like NO!! I can.t get sick... I did have a flare up yesterday and it when on all day and apparently through the night with the aches and then this morning too. I've been on a light diet since yesterday. Just curious if body aches is normal. I feel so sleepy and run down

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Lately I have been having lower back pains when I have major attacks. Looking forward to getting home and seeing my doctors and get answers.
One day at a time! Had a good day today!

Can IBS Cause Swelling And Joint Pain
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It's come about over the last few months where my fingers are swollen and the joints sore mainly on my right hand. Also it seems to be affecting my shoulder and neck. For many years I've had lower back issues and sciatica.

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You are not alone. Have had the same rhings

Fiber Supplements For IBS D Making Things Worse!
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Hi, I am new here. I have had what I believe is IBS-D for many years. About 15 years ago I saw a GI doc, had a colonscopy, and was told to just take a fiber supplement. The fiber supplement made me much worse. Last year I was tested for Celiac and the test was negative. I have also tried a gluten free diet without success. Also had a test for my pancreas and that is normal as well
I am seeing a different GI doctor now and am scheduled for Colonscopy soon. He thinks my issue is likely IBS… read more

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I have not tried fiber supplements, and I've been attempting the fodmap diet for 2 months now. Yesterday I saw a naturopath doctor who thinks I have SIBO--small intestine bacteria overgrowth. My… read more

Is There A Bearable Way To Mix Cholestyramine Powder?
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I have been taking cholestyramine powder for about 6 months and if you take it you know it is not pleasant. It does not dissolve in liquid and if not mixed up vigorously you are swallowing lumps of orange powder. If there is anyone out there who takes it and has found a halfway bearable way of taking it I would greatly appreciate any advice. It helps so well for me but I want to puke everytime I drink it. What sucks is just about everything bothers me and I NEED to take this medication if I ever… read more

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I been taking it for a month but I can't stand the taste. I tried everything. I been struggling with my IBS-D and IBS-C for many years. Even mixing it with crystal light it still tastes disgusting.

Colestid
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Does anyone have experience with Colestid for someone with mixed IBS, but technically IBS D, spastic colon, and has had their gall bladder removed?

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I too go for 2-3 days with IBSC then it’s awful. Loose control. Lots of “accidents”.

Food After A Flare
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once you have had a flare do you eat that day or following day and what do you eat ?
I have no diet as I dunno if anything upsets my stomach I can eat the same things and then some days have a flare cant seem to find a pattern :( but never know what to eat after one usually I go with out food for rest day or following day because to scared to eat :(

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I aso have just broth, maybe crackers, applesauce for a couple of days after a flare-up. Certainly nothing else. NO milk or dairy.

Has Anyone Used The Painkiller Vicadon To Relieve The Pain?
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Neither has helped me and I am out of answers. Have used 2 tabs of vicadon since last Thursday May 2nd. Half lasts me 40 hours. No pain anywhere in a week. Getting some sleep and eating a little… read more

Doesn’t Anyone Else With INS Deal With Mucus Coming From The Rectum? I Don’t Know What To Do. Seems Neither Does The Doctor. Help
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Doesn’t anyone else with IBS deal with mucus coming from the rectum? I don’t know what to do. Seems my doctor doesn’t either. Help!

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I can relate. Doesn’t matter what I eat. And doesn’t happen right away. Happens the next day!