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Coronavirus and IBS

We have been closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. As the national charity supporting people living...

We have been closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavi...

IBSNetwork

Partner•4 years ago

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Yikes- it’s like waiting for an unexplored bomb to go off!

I’ve got colonoscopy procedure tomorrow- to say I’m anxious is an understatement- I’ve taken the two senna tablets this morning at 8.30 but so about 40 mins...

I’ve got colonoscopy procedure tomorrow- to say I’m anxious is an understatement...

Inksplat

•4 years ago

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Anxious over uncertainty

I write on this post from time to time and yesterday I experienced discrimination at the Supermarket I was told by an elderly lady where do you come from ? I...

I write on this post from time to time and yesterday I experienced discriminatio...

Roukaya

•4 years ago

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IBS - When is the pain too much Pain?

OMG! I am having the worst IBS attack ever! Feels like my insides are shriveling up & dying!! Why does it hurt to urinate when having an IBS crisis. It hurts...

OMG! I am having the worst IBS attack ever! Feels like my insides are shriveling...

Sparkle44

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Lactulose when to take

Hi all. I have ongoing constipation due to the codiene I need for a long standing back problem. It works fine and does the job. But the problem is when to take...

Hi all. I have ongoing constipation due to the codiene I need for a long standin...

Bits1961

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Coping with anxiety

I wonder how others are coping with the ongoing spread of Coronavirus and anxiety levels If I go out I am ok but when I return home the anxiety starts...

I wonder how others are coping with the ongoing spread of Coronavirus and anxiet...

Roukaya

•4 years ago

8 Replies

confused and constipated. is this impaction or something more sinister

Hiya I'm prescribed an opioid for pain which makes me extremely blocked up, I'm also on other meds like diazepam & meds for copd etc. My question is can I take...

Hiya I'm prescribed an opioid for pain which makes me extremely blocked up, I'm ...

Tomski007

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Coronavirus and acid reflux/gerd/LPR

What about people who contract the coronavirus who have Gerd or LPR? Do they have an increased risk of pneumonia? Especially if they are taking a ppi everyday...

What about people who contract the coronavirus who have Gerd or LPR? Do they hav...

Tetro

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Trapped wind

Hi guys Do any of you experience trapped wind but like real low down , like right down in the groin area. Terrible pain then break wind and it eases. Any input...

Hi guys Do any of you experience trapped wind but like real low down , like righ...

Hicking

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Not ibs. Something else

8 years ago I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl. And that's when the problems started. I'd go to the drs painful sex, painful bowel movements, change in...

8 years ago I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl. And that's when the problems...

TheVoid

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Blood in Stool is this normal

I often hear anal fissure hemorrhoids etc. But how do I know this is still IBS and not something more severe?

I often hear anal fissure hemorrhoids etc. But how do I know this is still IBS a...

Tig345

•4 years ago

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Strange feeling

Hi guys just a quickie. I have had IBS for many years but has got worse over the last year. I keep experiencing the normal spasms but now and then i get a real...

Hi guys just a quickie. I have had IBS for many years but has got worse over the...

Hicking

•4 years ago

12 Replies

IBS

Has anyone suffered pain and swelling below right rib cage with IBS Thanks

Mascot68

•4 years ago

4 Replies

How do you keep regular on a daily basis? Tried almost everything from movicol ..laxido ..healthy diet ..fruit and plenty of water .

On going constipation

Ringostarr72

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Using Alflorex

I have been using alflorex since Monday and I noticed such a difference straight away. I could eat anything I wanted and had no pain or loose stools. However,...

I have been using alflorex since Monday and I noticed such a difference straight...

Advice_

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Anxiety levels inc

As I suffer from IBS which appears when I am very stressed I live alone and since I cared for my elderly Father who is now gone I have been trying with a Post...

As I suffer from IBS which appears when I am very stressed I live alone and sinc...

Roukaya

•4 years ago

13 Replies

DOES ANYONE OF YOU HAS THIS SYMPTOMS??? WHAT WAS THE RESULT,??

Hi everyone, I'm very anxious and my anxiety is killing me I cry eveyday with this. My mom started going to gym for about 6-8 months she stopped because she...

Hi everyone, I'm very anxious and my anxiety is killing me I cry eveyday with th...

nieldy

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Gut Dysbiosis

Hi everyone. So as per my last post still having not so good week. I wanted to know if anyone has been diagnosed with gut Dysbiosis. Let me know your...

Hi everyone. So as per my last post still having not so good week. I wanted to k...

Laxmik

•4 years ago

8 Replies

How much food have you had to eliminate from your diet?

I'm curious as to how much food you have had to eliminate from your diet to calm your ibs symptoms ? After doing the FODMAP diet for a few weeks, I have had...

I'm curious as to how much food you have had to eliminate from your diet to calm...

Rocky-Road

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Whaaat

I all i am experiencing really bad diarrhea , been six days now. Bowels churning and moving around at night like its doing the cha cha. I have been taking...

I all i am experiencing really bad diarrhea , been six days now. Bowels churning...

Hicking

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Anxiety of being alone with Coronavirus

Hello Is there anyone worried about the onset of the Coronavirus? I am on my own with no one in UK and it is at times like this my anxiety will give rise to...

Hello Is there anyone worried about the onset of the Coronavirus? I am on my own...

Roukaya

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Lactolose massive bloating and pain

I recently tried lactolose for constipation and after a couple of hours I was in incredible pain with very bad bloating and all sorts of gurgling noises. I am...

I recently tried lactolose for constipation and after a couple of hours I was in...

Earthflower

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Unable to eat any fruit or vegetables

I have had problems for several years that have steadily got worse. I am at now at the point where I cannot eat any fruit or vegetables. My symptoms are...

I have had problems for several years that have steadily got worse. I am at now ...

Whirlygig

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Chives

Morning all Has anyone found that they have a negative reaction to chives? I've added them to my homemade fried rice this week and something is upsetting my...

Morning all Has anyone found that they have a negative reaction to chives? I've ...

SydneySider123

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Trapped wind

When my IBS flares up I suffer with trapped wind. I tried Rennies Deflatine just 1 tablet and it eased it. But when looking at contents saw it had Sorbitol...

When my IBS flares up I suffer with trapped wind. I tried Rennies Deflatine jus...

pam1000

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Newbie - trying to work out whether I have IBS or not

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and after taking a look around I can see that it's a really supportive place with lots of advice, so I'm hoping maybe...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and after taking a look around I can see t...

Montalbano123

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Sertraline

Last night I was prescribed sertraline for my anxiety. My anxiety is very much related to my IBS. I have also (finally!!) been referred to therapy and to see a...

Last night I was prescribed sertraline for my anxiety. My anxiety is very much r...

BlueElephant7

•4 years ago

8 Replies

What were you symptoms of IBS?

So lately I’ve been having on and off diarrhea along with loose stools. When I do have a solid stool it seems to be narrow - not pencil thin just smaller than...

So lately I’ve been having on and off diarrhea along with loose stools. When I d...

zmr_3

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Incontinence

Hello, I don't really know if I am asking this in the right place... this is something which I guess could be IBS but could also not be. After the birth of my...

Hello, I don't really know if I am asking this in the right place... this is som...

Jessa89

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Coping with life

I have noticed that our mental well being determines our physical wellbeing I get quite lonely and even though I try I easily lose motivation May be this is...

I have noticed that our mental well being determines our physical wellbeing I ge...

Roukaya

•4 years ago

11 Replies

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Posts - IBS Network | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2020

Coronavirus and IBS

Yikes- it’s like waiting for an unexplored bomb to go off!

Anxious over uncertainty

IBS - When is the pain too much Pain?

Lactulose when to take

Coping with anxiety

confused and constipated. is this impaction or something more sinister

Coronavirus and acid reflux/gerd/LPR

Trapped wind

Not ibs. Something else

Blood in Stool is this normal

Strange feeling

IBS

How do you keep regular on a daily basis? Tried almost everything from movicol ..laxido ..healthy diet ..fruit and plenty of water .

Using Alflorex

Anxiety levels inc

DOES ANYONE OF YOU HAS THIS SYMPTOMS??? WHAT WAS THE RESULT,??

Gut Dysbiosis

How much food have you had to eliminate from your diet?

Whaaat

Anxiety of being alone with Coronavirus

Lactolose massive bloating and pain

Unable to eat any fruit or vegetables

Chives

Trapped wind

Newbie - trying to work out whether I have IBS or not

Sertraline

What were you symptoms of IBS?

Incontinence

Coping with life

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What in particular about IBS causes you to be anxious?

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