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Maybe a bit of an odd question but I'm wondering how other peoples cramps etc differ when in different positions. I have morning/night time ibs (not a thing but that's what I call it). I get cramps and wind when I'm asleep and lying down this wakes me up then when I stand the feeling changes to more of an urgency to visit the loo and often a more gurgly sensation.

I've also been getting a butterflies type feeling too, does anyone else experience this??

Btw thank you to anyone who replies to this post. I feel ibs is such a blind journey and to hear from others is helpful.

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Pjik

Hi yes I have the same thing although I just thought it was me it is irritating into it

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stevon00790

Yea i experience butterflies effect becuaase the receptors to control your colon movement are the same used for when you have a big event or when you are excited about something or you are with your loved one .

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Maureen1958

I usually feel better sitting down with IBS, often when I stand up I feel more like I need the toilet. It is as if any liquid on my bowel makes it way to the lowest point, well that is what it feels like to me anyway. Sometimes if I'm standing up doing something like ironing or wash-up, I have to go a sit down for a while so it does not feel like if is going to run out. I do come over funny with this but put that down to fear.

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Eliana5

Yes, sometimes with me, when I have a lot of err..flatulence, I think that is signalling a need for stool that needs to come out. At least in my case it does. I find that crossing my legs, especially when I am eating makes me cramp. I don't know why this is. I sleep on my right side (used to be a stomach sleeper most of my life, but pain from constipation makes me sleep on my side) but no matter what, sometimes I can't find any position that helps.

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Johopeful

Hi my problems do affect me in different positions and i find that i have to lie certain ways in bed. Ibs is a long journey and everyone is different but i also get butterflies in my stomach especially in bed

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