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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that diarrhea and bowel changes are common during fibromyalgia flare-ups, with many noting that IBS often... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that diarrhea and bowel changes are common during fibromyalgia flare-ups, with many noting that IBS often goes hand in hand with fibromyalgia and can shift unpredictably between constipation and diarrhea. Several members shared that while gabapentin did not seem to be the cause for them, medication interactions and supplements like magnesium can sometimes trigger digestive issues. A recurring theme was acceptance and resilience, with members describing these bowel problems as yet another frustrating part of living with fibromyalgia that they have learned to manage day by day.