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Can IBS Cause Swelling And Joint Pain
Can IBS Cause Swelling And Joint Pain
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.
Food After A Flare
Food After A Flare
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 :(
This Is Probably A Repetitive Question. I Didn't See It Recently In The Q&A. Has Anyone Had Success For Their IBS-D Using The FODMAP Diet?
IBS-D
IBS-D
I have IBS-d to the extreme. Some times for several days at a time! I had my yearly exam last Friday and she put me on Bentyl and Metamucil once a day. Today in our Fargo forum there is a story about a woman my age that has it as extremely bad like i do.
The woman has had a device called Interstim implanted by local surgeon and its made a huge difference for her! Its made by a Minnesota company called medtronic and its something new, her surgeon has implanted 61 and most people have had good… read more
Does Anybody Else Find Sugar Causes Crippling Stomach Pain
Does Anybody Else Find Sugar Causes Crippling Stomach Pain
Everytime I eat sugar in any form my stomach swells and I suffer crippling pain, nothing eases it. I try to avoid sugar as much as possible but because I'm so hormonal I tend to crave it occasionally. :(
Has Anyone Tried A Squatty Potty (or Similar)? Does It Help At All?
Has Anyone Tried A Squatty Potty (or Similar)? Does It Help At All?
I have found a reasonably priced squatty potty on Amazon and just wanted some first hand recommendations before making my purchase, thanks in advance 😊
How Many Of You Have Seen A Specialist For Your IBS?
How Many Of You Have Seen A Specialist For Your IBS?
My old GP diagnosed me 10 years ago with IBS but i never knew i should have seen a specialist until now. I'm just wondering how many more out there haven't seen a specialist
Tired All The Time
Tired All The Time
Is it just me or is anyone else tired even after a really goodnights sleep
Bowel Leakage
Bowel Leakage
Does anyone have a bowel movement, wipe, and a few minit s later go back to the restroom and it’s like you never wiped? Well that’s my day lately. Been checked and told it was IBS. Anyone else’s deal with this?
I have been experiencing a lot of leakage after some bowel movements and was told by my primary that it was a part of constipation. Not much help!
Has Anyone Taken Rifaximin For Their IBS? If So, What Was Your Result?
Has Anyone Taken Rifaximin For Their IBS? If So, What Was Your Result?
I have taken it in the past for bacteria overgrowth and it has worked. I am on it now because they can’t find a cause for my gas and bloating and the bacteria test was negative but they thought give… read more
