IBS for sale, one owner 22 year old, non smoker, come from a good home, no pets, can deliver, free,

[ScottishDad]

I now have had IBS more than half of the time I have existed. I have memories of the times without this cruel condition. I have tried every diet under the sun, nothing is amazing, some work better than others, but ultimately underlying condition is still apparent as it ever was. Time goes on and you accept it, unfortunately it is part of who I am. I started using soya milk, that helps a lot and now back drinking some tea, stopped drinking tea 5 years ago... and cows milk, which is difficult to fully eliminate. One thing I have noticed in the past though, as my symptoms improve when I have been on antibiotics I often wonder if there could be a cure, with the use of these drugs?

I do sympathise with every one of you, only we know whats its like, more than just frequent bathroom visiting, there's a mental aspect too. The time I have missed in my life and children's due to this illness makes me sad, just wish I could cure it. I am grateful though in my life, and try to continue being optimistic and not let the bad moments darking the good times , for auld lang syne. The world seems upside-down, out of sync, no harmony; however things can only get better.

Heres to a great hogmany and an improved 2022.

[Maureen1958]

Really like your attitude, and hope you have a good life despite the IBS.

[ScottishDad in reply to Maureen1958]

Thank you. It's difficult to loose sight of what is important

[Viklou]

Great way to look at things. IBS does become part of you, you just learn to deal with the ups and downs and everything that goes with it. For me personally it's the everything else that's the challenge. Take care and live life the best you can xxx

[ScottishDad in reply to Viklou]

Yes life is what you make it. There is always someone worse off than you. Perspective is key.

[casares8]

There is an antibiotic for some forms of ibs, although docs seem reluctant or unaware of it. Works for some people

[ScottishDad in reply to casares8]

Do you know what one?

[Maureen1958 in reply to ScottishDad]

I think casares8 is a talking about rifixamin. They use it for SIBO. I am not convinced that SIBO exists myself, see link below:

youtube.com/watch?v=2jLkeX6...(Not working as expected?)

My symptoms used to improve when I had antibiotics years ago, but that is no longer the case with me.

If you have diarrhoea dominent IBS you may want to look into BAM (Bile Acid Malabsorption) if you haven't already. See link below:

gutscharity.org.uk/advice-a...

[ScottishTrish]

I agree with Maureen1958 and Viklou, I like your attitude. I have had IBS for about 16 years and you do learn to live with it although it's hard sometimes. I do have flareups now and again and they can be so debilitating but luckily they don't happen too often. I try to be positive too, as you say this world is topsy turvy right now but yes things can only get better. Look after yourself and good luck X

[ScottishDad in reply to ScottishTrish]

Thanks Trish, my aunties name, also known as Pat. Yeah perspective is key. People think I am full of confidence quite the opposite really, IBS does effect me, as have sulymptoms constantly, every single decision is based on it, I have no social life, struggle to do things with my kids. I think a lot of it is mental issues, I overthink, overworry, but still belive there is more to it. I blame cows milk and all process food, IBS is just the start. Nothings natural

[Okpong]

"The world seems upside-down, out of sync, no harmony; however things can only get better" I fully agree with you. Yes things can only get betterjw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshar...

[ScottishDad]

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