I've had IBS-C my entire life and it seems that it is now changing to be more a mixed form of IBS. I think you have to suffer this condition to really understand how much it affects your life. Most people, including professionals, don't truly get how food, stress, and your other health issues affect IBS. Or how much the condition can affect your daily life! Well combine that with fibro and you have a lively combo package

I've had it for years. It was one of my first symptom of fibromyalgia...there is IBS-D for diarrhea and IBS-C for constipation. I have SUFFERED with IBS-D. It also is really horrible during a long flare...has stopped me many times from enjoying my life. Gastroenterologist don't know how to deal with it. Most scopes and test come back negative, they always say it's IBS then throw up their hands and say take the medicine that doesn't work because it's not a gastro problem it's a nerve condition.

I have had this since my twenties maybe the first signs of fibromyalgia

It stands for irritable bowel syndrome. Ive had it for 30 years, and after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and M.E 8 years ago, i found having sensitivities a major issue, i have cut out wheat gluten and dairy. Which has helped incredibly. I also dont have caffeine or alcohol or anything artificial.
Apparently its quite common to have gut sensitivities & slow motility.
I think ibs-d is more common with food sensitivities.
I dont think consultants and drs fully understand fibromyalgia and how theres so many extended symptoms to this syndrome.
Anyone else with suffer with this?