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Tampa, FL

How many of you suffer from fibro in conjunction or as a result of Ulcerative Colitis, Chrons, IBD, or IBS?

This is very inportant to me and that I understand this.

Thanks

June 4, 2017
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Members revealed a strong connection between fibromyalgia and digestive conditions, with many experiencing IBS, ulcerative colitis, GERD, and... Read more

Members revealed a strong connection between fibromyalgia and digestive conditions, with many experiencing IBS, ulcerative colitis, GERD, and hiatal hernias either before or alongside their fibro diagnosis. Several members shared practical management strategies including proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec and omeprazole for GERD and throat symptoms, magnesium for constipation, and endoscopy testing to identify serious complications like Barrett's esophagus. A recurring theme was the overlapping nature of these conditions, with many members collecting multiple chronic illnesses over time and emphasizing the importance of advocating for proper testing when experiencing persistent throat pain, coughing, or swallowing difficulties.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Read what i wrote yes IBS and much more

June 14, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have fibro. and I've been having symptoms of IBS also. Another condition in the digestive tract common with fibro. is GERD and heartburn, and hiatal hernias, which in my case led to having Barrett's esophagus. Anyone having chronic cough, lump in throat feelings, burning throat feelings should be checked out by their Dr., who will order an endoscopy.

June 4, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

So many really suffer, so sorry seems like we push thru because we have no
Choice but what a way to live
There must be something that Drs. Can do but I doubt in will know about it
In my lifetime. I wish all of you the Very Best

June 20, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ok I am 50. Was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and IBS at about age 21. Had epilepsy all my life. Diagnosed with Rhemtoid Arthritis Jan. 2011 and then later on that same year with Fibromyalgia. The last several years I have been sick and hospitalized often with pneumonia 3 times and then last year with C-Diff that I got from taking a Dr. Prescribed antibiotic hoping to stay out of the hospital with pneumonia and the antibiotic gave me the illness that kept me in the hospital 8 days and out of work about 5 months. Then last year I was diagnosed with Constant Fatigue Syndrome. Grrrrr. I joke that I just collect things that do not have a cure You can pretend to manage them. IDK if this helps any... but this is my history of still part of it any way ๐Ÿ˜• Gentle hugs, prayers for feeling Mighty Fibro Warriors!!!

June 18, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have IBS and GERD as well--they seem to go with fibro, CFS and other chonic illnesses.

June 5, 2017

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