My symptoms:

Rarely have diarrhea
Rarely have constipation.
With certain foods I have either (or both) stomach/intestinal rumbling and "bubbling" as if there is fermentation.
The rumbling sounds occur usually after eating and at night--kinda sounds like I am hungry, but have already eaten so I am full.
The rumbling sometimes leads to passing wind and then it stops temporarily.
These sounds even occur after drinking water!
Trigger foods: Sodas, sugars, flour products/carbs, alcoholic… read more

Most times, after moving my bowels I have the constant feeling of still having to go. I do go a lot but it takes many bowel movements until the feeling goes away. It is miserable. I am happiest on days when I don’t go at all!
Can anyone else identify with this and is there anything that helps. Thanks.

I haven’t been diagnosed but the symptoms I’m experiencing relate to IBS. Every now and the. I get cramps in my lower right abdominal area. Sometimes they can hurt but they are painful. Sometimes I want to curl up in a ball and sometimes I can go about daily stuff. My diet is vegan & I drink lots of water. I’ve always had issues with my guts since I was little. I especially being constipated. I’ve found that taking a probiotic helps my intestines with less ‘attacks’. I was just curious if anyone… read more

I have pain mostly on the left side along with constapation. It will sometimes travel over to the right side but not often. Is that common.

I suffer from IBS and unfortunately so does my 26 year old daughter and my 5 year old grandson.We find that food is the biggest trigger.. I was wondering if anyone has had an impacted bowel caused by the foods you have ate? I have had it twice, both times had to be in hospital for hours filled with laxitives, and finally had to have an impaction done which was the worst thing in the world I have gone through and I have gone through a lot. I take Clear lax every day in my tea and when I need it… read more

The diet seems to be really geared towards IBS-D especially from what I can tell. I know when I first tried doing it it helped the bloating, but made everything else worse, because I was following all the low fiber (and often pretty heavy) recipes on Pinterest... not great for constipation or someone whose gut is triggered by heavy foods. Combining the low-FODMAP diet (modified with what I know I can handle based on the reintroduction phase) with a more personally "constipation friendly" diet… read more

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

I'm having my gallbladder removed on the 29th and my doctor thinks it will help with my stomach aches and diarrhea. Has anyone else had theirs out and found this?

I have had chronic constipation my whole life. Within the last 2yrs it has gotten worse. Most of the time it will last over a month with no production. Yeah... Go ahead and say it... "She is full of crap!" Well.. Yes I am, literally. Then my Dr will tell me to do a prep just to clear me out. Then it starts all over. I have been taking Amitiza 24 MCG twice a day to help me go, for about 1 and a half yrs. It worked at first but its like I became immune to it. It no longer works. I continue to… read more