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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

posted 3 months ago

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All the tests i had came back clear which ruled out anything else it could have been. Now i know it is probably IBS that I have I have now been referred… read more

posted 7 days ago

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Probiotics

Trying to find a good probiotic to relieve bad bloating and gas. Any ideas?

posted 3 months ago

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Bio care bio forte acidophilus Biocare website or amazon x

posted 3 months ago

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I just heard on a documentary that I'm watching again (HEAL) that acidity in the body (through the foods we eat, etc.) contributes to pain/inflammation in the body, which includes IBS. I was wondering if anyone has tried an alkaline diet or simply reducing acidic foods & if so, what was your experience? Thanks!

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How much a day do you take and do you mix it with anything else?

posted about 1 month ago

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Buscopan

Has anyone on the loop used Buscopan for IBS issues?

posted 4 months ago

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Yes I use that when I get cramps and spasms

posted 3 months ago

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I seem to have a flair up when i get my period every month does anyone have this issue also? It is so bad i feel like i am in labour!

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posted 4 months ago

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I'm the same . I'm actually getting the mirena coil in next week to see will it control things. I hate the week before my period pain so bad.

posted about 2 months ago

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Linzess

Has anyone had a weight gain with Linzess? My Daughter just started and seems to be gaining weight. She is also taking miralax and benefiber multiple times a day so perhaps she is bloated?

posted 4 months ago

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Am the opposite need to lose it

posted 3 months ago

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Abdominal Pain (cramps)

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… read more

posted 4 months ago

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Have u tried cutting the food the makes u worse out

posted 3 months ago

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Bentyl

Can you take it with high blood pressure and the meds I'm on to treat it?

posted 4 months ago

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Charcoal is good for bloated and wind

posted 3 months ago

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Wild Lettuce

In my reading, I came across something referred to as wild lettuce & how it can help with pain & it doesn't interfere with the digestive system. Anyone tried this? Thanks!

posted 4 months ago

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@A myIBSteam Member~It'd likely be at a place that sells botanicals & things like that.

posted 4 months ago

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Does anyone experience little "bursts" in their stomach?

It's kind of hard to explain, but throughout the day I'll get these little "bursts" on the right side of my abdomen that sound like little farts, for lack of better words, coming from inside my abdomen. It's not like a regular rumbly tummy, but like little gurgly pop sounds and feels like shifting going on. My GI is kind of tired of me and says I'm just stressed from all my jobs. My PCD thinks it's trapped gas, but I'm not sure. She doesn't want to do any… read more

posted 5 months ago

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It’s your bowel spasming my does that have a hot both with Epsom salts

posted 3 months ago

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