Hi All
I been reading through some post and see that people relate to their flare ups lasting 2-3 days or a couple of days a week.
Is there an average time scale for a flare up as mine is lasting months with 2-3 days with no symptoms. I seem to be the other way round as what am reading.
Hi Bassem I’m the same I get constant symptoms and maybe 2/3 days a month I feel normal , I was hoping if this was a flare it would’ve gone but it’s lasted 2 years so far x
God 2 years and am going in to my 3 month and depressed with that. When I have a normal day it reminds me of what I was and then when flares again I get more depressed.
This only started for me in November 2021 oh no I had a month flare up in April 2021 first ever and I was unsure what it was self diagnosed back then. Then when had another in November that’s when doctor said 99% sure it’s IBS.
I used to eat and drink what ever I wanted with only occasional constipation which I was able to relive quite easy. Since November I struggle with everything which has highlighted my anxiety, affected my social life, work life and married life.
The sad thing is we know we have to learn to find a way to live with it as there is no cure which I think also impacts on mood.
Same here used to enjoy food now I’m very apprehensive and you’re right it does affect mood , but I do take low does citilopram which helps , although I get the most awful trapped wind pain at night and have trouble sleeping , so I know where your coming from x
It’s nice chatting knowing you not alone and someone else experiences the same symptoms. I do have citilopram in my cupboard as previously been on them, been thinking about going back on them as I am really struggling at the moment.
I don’t think I would cope if it wasn’t for the citilopram to be fair as it does stop me worrying so much , any time you need to talk pm me , take care x
Hi Bassem, mine depends on what I am doing, or what is coming up. A bad period is around 1 - 4 months. This is basically constant diarrhoea so I just drink and try not to eat anything. So Rich Tea is my normal go-to, or if I feel like pushing it, a Ginger Biccie. Other times it can be gone within 48 hours. I cannot find any real connection between them, but I am sure for me it's emotionally based.
I've been in a flare up with my IBS/diverticulitis since the beginning of December in and out of hospital due to the pain . It has effected my anxiety to the point I don't want to leave the house due to needing the toilet urgently. It's so debilitating. Hope you find some relief sonner rather than later.
👋 I'm the same has you. I'm been taking citalopram for my menopause symptoms and it helps my IBS and diverticular as well especially the stomach cramps. I feel house bound because needing the loo. I've found some medicine that's help that this week called imodium one dose. You take it after a loose stool. It really help me try it .
Hi Does the Citalopram help with IBS symptoms or the anxiety which then reduces the IBS symptoms?
Yes! It does
I agree !! X
I will restart my tablets then thanks
You can only give them a try see how it goes I was a lot worse before taking them , they will take a couple of weeks to work x
Hi I have same as you had it since 2013 I was always running around know it's just pain all the time I don't think there's enough help and understand out there I used to love my food not anymore so I do understand what your going through could you tell me what corporal is please
hi I'm in bed for 2/4days then a day to come round I might get 1/2days we're I'm ok then it starts all over again not much help from doctors can't plan day out or holidays
Mine also is lasting months 7months so far, i am beginning to think mine is do to inflammatory bowel disease and not IBs . a lot of people have been diagnosed wrongly with this illness, i have been told by a two doctors that they think i have Colitis because i have an inflamed colon then the last doctor thinks it is ibs whom do i believe i am at my wits end i seem to have lost my quality of life i want it back.
Bassem1979, check on how vitamin B 1 is involved with brain and vagus nerve function and how a deficiency may be a contributing to IBS. Anti thiamine factors decrease or destroy thiamine. This link offers a list to examine. Adequate magnesium is needed to activate thiamine. Always consult with your health care professional before using any supplement.
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