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Pain In My Lower Abdomen, Is This Common?
Pain In My Lower Abdomen, Is This Common?
Many days my lower abdomen feels inflamed & sore inside
I feel like it's my intestines, although I don't know that for sure. Wish there was a way to treat that. Any advice or suggestions? I'm new here1,, although I've had IBS for many years. My mom had it too. I also have fibro & psoriasis, which are both autoimmune disorders.
Hi Roly, you need to rule things out. Start with tests like the SIBO TEST. Do a colonoscopy. Do a stool sample. Are you overweight? Do you have fatty liver, gallstones? Have you had a HIDA test. If… read more
How Do You Handle It When Invited Out To Eat With Others?
How Do You Handle It When Invited Out To Eat With Others?
This is hard for me because IBS is so unpredictable. I almost have a panic attack when I go out to eat. Sometimes I just make up an excuse and cancel.
Coffee
Coffee
Has anyone had problems drinking regular coffee, seems now coffee goes right through me, so I have had to switch to de-caf, I do use a lactose free cream in my coffee.
Any Suggestions On How To Deal With Cramping Pains? I Have IBS-D
What Are The Best Adult Diapers?
What Are The Best Adult Diapers?
What’s comfortable and looks good under pants? Asking for a 34 year old friend.
Bentyl
Does Anyone Else's Flare-ups Change Like Clockwork?
Does Anyone Else's Flare-ups Change Like Clockwork?
I typically feel mostly okay during the day. But once 6 rolls around, I'm back to feeling gross and don't want to leave the couch
I feel the same . Just wish I'd have days of sleeping in again. But nope constant cramping from 5 am on. Praying I can make it to work tomorrow
Is Levator Syndrome A Symptom Of IBS?
Is Levator Syndrome A Symptom Of IBS?
I have had IBS-C my whole life ( 56 yrs), in the past year I've started having symptoms of Levator Syndrome??. Last week I had a severe episode except the pain spread across my lower abdomen and up my left side and radiated to my back. The pain lasted for 3 days and finally by like the 5th day i could sit on a chair again without the pain shooting through my intestines. Is this common for IBS?
Does Anyone Have Yellow Watery Stools With IBS-D?
Does Anyone Have Yellow Watery Stools With IBS-D?
Please see link below:
https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-informati...
Maureen.
Anyone Using IBGard? How Long Does It Take To Work?
Anyone Using IBGard? How Long Does It Take To Work?
Add to my story. Always trying new things. I have IBS-D so they say
I have found a combo that has been heavenly sent
One Trubiotics in morning.
One Livespo Colon in late afternoon.
Has pretty… read more
