I have been constipated since a child. So badly so, that my grandparents spoke about it to my daughter. I think it traumatized everyone. I was in a lot of pain. Then the doctor prescribed suppositories. I think I was around seven or eight. I don’t remember if they helped. Later on I developed IBS-C. Struggled with it for a couple of decades, until I found ways after trial and error of more fiber. Not eating white foods, flours etc.
My daughter has fibromyalgia too. She’s always struggled with nausea and stomach aches etc. Later on in her 30s we both went to a naturopath. Who discovered she had Sibo and IBS-D. She prescribed a few things plus a FODMAP diet. It was like a miracle. She doesn’t have nausea or stomach aches or IBS-D....unless she eats an offending food. The diet takes a little getting used to, but it really worth it

Hi, The experts on fibro are saying now that fibro is a direct result of some previous trauma , either in childhood or more recent times. This is still being researched, but feels right for me.
There is a direct link between the gut and the brain, and the correspondence goes both ways, so this could also explain all gut problems I guess in us fibro people. Bowel as well as stomach - indigestion, GERD, IBS, etc. There is definitely a link, so sounds probable.

When i was first diagnosed i took a course through the Misericordia hospital. Interestingly enough at that time it was suggested that it was quite common for people with Fibro to have : Chronic Fatigue, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Thryroid issues , Migraines, etc. I was of course blessed to have all of the listed conditions!!! When i do something i like to do it well

Hi, Lynne. You're on the right track there and I fully understand where your coming from.
Yes physical and mental issues we have as an adult can of occurred from our childhood.
We have a fabulous mechanism of being able to block things out of our minds, but they will come out in some form if not dealt with later in life.
It's the traumatic experiences of what we had that causes our bodies to not function properly later in life.
It can come out in so many ways, unfortunately. ❤️

Hello Candy,
I feel similar to you. Just tired of being sick everyday!! I can definitely understand and share your feelings!!