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Does Anyone Else Suffer With Being Able To Go Out?
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Yes. HAVE IBS D. Also panic attacks. IBS D I take Imodium and have it in my purse at all times. Pads for back towards bum. Bentyl prescribed anti spasmatic med. Valium for panic attacks. Flushable… read more

Any Tips On How To Get Rid Of Bloating And Tension In Abdomen? It Never Goes Away.
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That's where we read the ingredients in the products

I Have IBS-D Does Anyone Take Immodium Sometimes To Help During A Special Occasion ?
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My ibs has been out of control lately but I definitely know food is a trigger especially sugar. This time of year is especially hard as everything is about food and I find myself not eating just to avoid having a issue but we know not eating can also cause gas build up and that can also get ibs going. I can’t win. I have two days where I have to drive further away than usual to visit family for Christmas and I am considering taking immodium
(Anti diarrhea medication) just to get me through… read more

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I take Imodium all the time because I'm afraid of the explosion of diarrhea. Right now I think it's backfired and I have terrible constipation.

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!

Weight Gain? Has Anyone Experienced This Even If You Can Barely Eat?
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I know personally I retain a lot of fluid during my flare ups. But I've gained and I really don't eat much when I do. I've gain up to 20lbs being sick and all I can do is sleep through it.

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Yes it's hard to lose or maintain weight I think its inflammation and water retention and when you feel well I take advantage and eat up while I can so that's why I think I have 10 lbs that comes off… read more

Any Undergarments Available In Case Of Diarrhea
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I am to the point that I'm afraid to go out anywhere in case of an IBS flare-up. I know there are products like Depends for urinary incontinence but is there anything for those of us with IBS problems, fecal incontinence?

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I too have had many accidents. It’s so embarrassing and humiliating. I thought I was the only one! And thank you for the tip of tearing Depends down the side. Very helpful.

With Ibs Do You Have Pain On The Left Side And It Goes Over To And Above The Pelvic Area.
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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.

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That's how I found out I had IBS. Pain in the left side, so bad that I couldn't walk. Along with a 7 day constipation. After a colonoscopy, I was told I had IBS.

Has Anyone Tried Metocolopramide Medicine For There Stomach To Get Red Of Constipation?
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Metoclopramide never heard of it? Does it work? Is it a laxative or organic?

Colonoscopy/endoscopy
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I’m having a colonoscopy/endoscopy on June 21st.what should I expect?

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As someone mentioned, the prep that you need to do the day before a colonoscopy is by far the worst part of things. The actual colonoscopy is no big deal. As part of the prep, I was told to take… read more

I’m Having Trouble Figuring Out What To Eat!
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It’s seems like everything I eat hurts my stomach lately! Whether it’s a salad or even a bowl of soup! Any tips would be helpful :(

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