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What is IBS?

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Cobourg, ON
September 3
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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

September 3
A MyFibroTeam Member

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.

September 3 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

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

September 3
MyFibroTeam

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a digestive condition that affects the large intestine. It's a common comorbidity for people with fibromyalgia, meaning many people with fibro experience it alongside their other symptoms.

IBS can cause a range of uncomfortable digestive symptoms, including:

- Cramping and abdominal pain
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IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a digestive condition that affects the large intestine. It's a common comorbidity for people with fibromyalgia, meaning many people with fibro experience it alongside their other symptoms.

IBS can cause a range of uncomfortable digestive symptoms, including:

- Cramping and abdominal pain
- Bloating and gas
- Diarrhea, constipation, or both
- Urgent or unpredictable bowel movements

Managing IBS alongside fibromyalgia can feel like a full-time job, but there are some practical things that may help. Some MyFibroTeam members find that drinking peppermint or herbal tea before and after meals can help reduce IBS symptoms.

It's also worth keeping a food and symptom diary to help identify triggers, as certain foods can make IBS worse. Always talk to your doctor about your symptoms so they can help guide the best approach for your specific situation.

September 3

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