New to IBS

Hi all

So had problems for about 8 years now and it was finally getting me down. I've now been diagnosed with ibs and sent on my way. I suffer with going out and doing social things now as I panic if I can't see a toilet. Im trying to find things online that can help me and came across this site. So any advice would be really great. Thank you.

[Nicola50]

Hi. I'm new to this and I'm not yet diagnosed with IBS but I am starting to show symptoms. I do have emetophobia (fear of vomiting) and I constantly think I feel sick so I can understand the panic you feel when you can't see a toilet. I read somewhere that if your diagnosed with IBS you can get a special key which unlocks most disabled toilet doors and also a card which you can show in shops and they should let you use their own toilet. I'm not sure how you apply for these cards/keys but I'm sure google could help!

[Hidden in reply to Nicola50]

Aw really?! Ooo I'll have a look out for them then thank you! That may at least help keep my mind a bit more at ease! I hope they can work out what's wrong with you soon! Must be horrible having a fear of being sick too! Thank you for your advice

[MaggieJemima in reply to Nicola50]

Join the IBS group to get both

[Hidden in reply to MaggieJemima]

OK that's great cheers

[Popetta in reply to Nicola50]

You can get these from IBS Network site: theibsnetwork.org and do not need to be a member to do so. It's 5 for the card only or £8.50 for both the "can't wait" card and radar key.

[Hidden in reply to Popetta]

Ah thank you so much for all your help

[Hidden]

Hi there,

You may find something on my blog that can help you. I had chronic IBS for years and I beat it.

Alison

SickofIBS.com

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Ah OK I'll check it out that's great thanks

[robbie9813]

You need a toilet card and radar key. You can buy one of this site or the council.