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can you lovely people recommend the best probiotics. My consultant said to try them. Thank you.

hi there are cameras the only way to look at diverticula etc ? I will never have them again up or down so no point anyone telling me it will be ok next time ....

Just wondered if anyone else has experienced problems with red cabbage, I added some to a meal I also have and are fine with, but this time it made me really...

This may seem like a random question… but what does IBS pain actually feel like in the body of those that suffer with the condition? My reasons for asking, is...

Hi, would like to know what you all drink, I try to follow FODMAP, as best I can, but water loses its appeal after a while. I drink decaf black coffee, also...

Hi I developed C in February, though i think it could be just when i eat fodmaps but im not sure yet. And also due to being on dairy free diet now (anyone...

Do you urinate more because of your ibs?

Has anyone tried tumeric as an anti-inflammatory with diverticulitis? Did it help?

I'm not new to this site, but new to this diagnosis. I have read away from this website (NHS) etc, Is this something to be scared about, or to treat it...

Not recommending this, but I've discovered that sipping a small glass of Drambuei does wonders for my guts when I'm suffering.

Newly diagnosed 3 weeks ago. Still getting pain. Is this normal? Any diet advice? Any other tips, please? Thanks.

Hi all, First time posting but looking for some help as really struggling to find anything that works. For almost 2 years now I have been struggling with gut...

Hi - is anyone else trying this probiotic? I have taken it now for 4 days & my IBS - D is much worse ! What are other people’s experiences with IBS - D . I am...

Has anyone tried this for their ibs. I don't usually take medication but as an ibs-d sufferer normally, suddenly I have started with ibs-c and ibs-d...

not sure if this is the correct site to post, but have IBS as well for years.I started to have pain lower pelvic area 5 days ago, which seemed like...

Spoke with the gastroenterologist about my trial (ended) with Simalviane and Alflorex+. Simalviane (simeticone and alvarine citrate) does seem to alleviate the...

Did anyone's use of probiotics worsen their symptoms? Thanks

hi, I’m looking just to see if my symptoms are normal for ibs..I can’t eat anything without having to go to the toilet either straight after I’ve eaten, this...

I have been prescribed Amitriptyline for my severe anxiety. Have anyone on here been prescribed it? If so what are your experiences of it?

I had a bad bout last night .... sore back and sore across abdomen. Could not get comfortable in bed .. lying on my back made me feel nauseous. Most...

Hi all, This is my first post on this forum but I've had symptoms for a few years now. A quick summary of my medical/diet/symptom history: 2017. Found I...

Hi Been a while as I have been quite stable. so not been abroad for 6-7 years and on 1st September went on holiday abroad, very very anxious flyer, that...

I have been on this medication for 2 years. I attempted to stop it in May 2023 due to the horrible weird vivid dreams every night. After 2 weeks of reducing to...

How many of you have stopped drinking alcohol because of your IBS and if so did you find it beneficial? I’ve long suspected that it may be one of my...

Hello everyone, I want to ask you guys for some advice/tips on how to gain weight when you have severe IBS. My current body weight is 41kgs, which I know is...

I have been put on Gaviscon Advance three times a day for reflux for which I already take a PPI every day. Since starting Gaviscon I’m really struggling with...

Lately a good friend took it personally when I couldn't keep a lunch appointment due to ibs flare. She was very angry instead of being sympathetic..so it is...

Anyone got any experience with SIBO and hydrogen sulphide gas (probably more people in US) as there is a test for it there. I had a bad experience with...

I'm utterly physically and mentally exhausted. Had lifelong IBS and had flare ups in the past but nothing like this! Got viral gastroenteritis on holiday 6 wks...

Hi, I’m experiencing a flare up, mainly problems with bloating/ trapped wind. I’ve read some articles about stomach massage being beneficial. Is this safe for...