Can somebody confirm if IBS causes weight loss in all cases.

[Olajide]

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I haven't lost weight with IBS x

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If you're on an elimination diet of any kind then weight loss is something you have to watch out for. For instance, I'm on a low FODMAP regime and have to ensure I keep my weight up.

However, if you're losing weight for no apparent reason other than IBS, then you should talk to your GP about it without delay.

Roz

[Ibsr]

I've noticed that if I eat a certain FODMAP I do lose weight drastically over a few days. Other symptoms inc muscles becoming flaccid, tiredness, no energy, mood changes and chronic ab pains.

Its worth keeping a food diary and weighing yourself regularly so that you can pinpoint if it is a certain food group.

Unless you have chronic diarohhea?? Which could be the cause?

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Unfortunately for me I have the reverse problem and can't lose weight!

[diosa]

I've steadily put weight on between the medication I take and lack of external activity due to not being able to be anywhere far from a loo!

[vezza1989]

before i was diagnosed with ibs i lost weight. but since i have been diagnosed i haven't lost much weight.

[whiteladder42]

I wish it caused weight loss-I have gained over 4 stone in 5 years and no matter how much exercise I do and how little I am now eating (because of IBS) I can't lose it. Going from a healthy size 10 to a 16-18 has been so dreadful and I now don't even bother buying new clothes because I can't afford it and get really upset when I can't fit into clothes I used to be able to. But no help from GP because my BMI is only 29.5. IBS has made me into a completely different person in every way. Weight loss is seen as a red flag symptom so please get it checked out-look at the NHS pages on IBS and symptoms. Good luck!