IBS Question

[Lookingforhelp05]

this is a very small and weird question but does anyone else’s IBS seem to be a little worse in hotter days during summer and spring?

[Trinity7]

Hi yes for me sometimes heat affects me. Coupled with needing to drink more ot flushes my system out. I am sure many others also suffer in this way. sadly i have no solution other than taking loperamide if needed.

[th1976]

Not a small or weird question. It is perfectly valid. Yes, in really hot weather mine can get worse. I have to really watch what I eat and stick to plain foods.

[buggins55]

There has been some research looking into people with sensitive Vagus nerves having problems with hot weather and there are connections with IBS and the Vagus nerve so maybe there's a link I certainly know that I don't deal well with hot weather!

[Mwn72]

Totally agree with others replies here - I always feel more uncomfortable with IBS in hotter weather. Especially when the things that can help comfort a flare up (hot water bottle and getting back under my duvet) don't feel very appealing. I also feel my body is generally under a bit more stress when its very hot and that in turn can impact IBS. Personally since having IBS the cooler Autumn and Spring months have been much more comfortable

[XDjames]

I think the opposite, but these last two years my April and May have been the worst.

[angelwings52]

Definitely - the hotter the weather, the worse it gets for me. I find myself going back to a simple diet constantly. Although if there are thunderstorms then I can guarantee a flare up almost immediately - I swear there's a link somewhere.