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Squatty Potty

I have just purchased a squatty foot stool in the hopes it would help my predominantly IBS-C, but it doesn't seem to be any help and is a very uncomfortable...

I have just purchased a squatty foot stool in the hopes it would help my predomi...

•11 years ago

Nervous Tension

I have posted about IBS being the worst symptom of my very late and sudden menopause, and with menopause comes sky high levels of anxiety, but I always seem to...

I have posted about IBS being the worst symptom of my very late and sudden menop...

•11 years ago

Pain advice

Hello I have this constant nagging pain that goes along under my breastbone and sometimes into my right side. I find I can do most things but exercise can...

Hello I have this constant nagging pain that goes along under my breastbone an...

•11 years ago

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Can we have a poll to ask whether fodmaps have helped please? And which type of ibs people have. I'm wondering whether to try it.

Can we have a poll to ask whether fodmaps have helped please? And which type of ...

•11 years ago

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

•11 years ago

Has anyone tried Activated Charcoal which is supposed to absorb gas?

Any other suggestions for relief of gas?

Any other suggestions for relief of gas?

•11 years ago

Post-hysterectomy IBS

Hi. I'd love to hear from anyone whose problems dated from a hysterectomy. My IBS problems were C-based and infrequent until a hysterectomy ten years ago for a...

Hi. I'd love to hear from anyone whose problems dated from a hysterectomy. My IB...

•11 years ago

Apples

I just thought that i would mention that after reading a recent post, I stopped eating my usual apple at lunch time. Until reading this FODMAP fact I had...

I just thought that i would mention that after reading a recent post, I stopped ...

•11 years ago

IBS low fibre diet.

Hi, I have just been put on a low fibre diet by a dietician to try and help with D type IBS. Does anyone have experience of this, can recommend any useful...

Hi, I have just been put on a low fibre diet by a dietician to try and help wit...

•11 years ago

Unusual timing?

Hi, i have had IBS for years now, but It was only properly diagnosed two tears ago! I have always had sore stomachs but it took me a long time to go see anyone...

Hi, i have had IBS for years now, but It was only properly diagnosed two tears a...

•11 years ago

New to IBS

Hi, I have only recently been diagnosed with IBS at the young age of 16. It is really anoying as i go through long periods were i dont have stomach aches then...

Hi, I have only recently been diagnosed with IBS at the young age of 16. It is r...

•11 years ago

can a bad Stapled haemorrhoidectomy cause ibs.

my problems started after the operation, then a second one a couple of years ago and its when i noticed strange things happening with my stomach, to cut a...

my problems started after the operation, then a second one a couple of years ag...

•11 years ago

FODMAPS and Protein powders?

Anyone on FODMAPS tried any protein powders/ shakes to help with weight gain?

Anyone on FODMAPS tried any protein powders/ shakes to help with weight gain?

•11 years ago

Does anyone know what the Above Average Sickness Allowance is ??

I was hoping you could assist with advice on Above Average Sickness Allowance – I have had problems at work with my condition and my sickness levels – I came...

I was hoping you could assist with advice on Above Average Sickness Allowance – ...

•11 years ago

Holding down a job with severe IBS

Im really struggling with day to day life due to the fatigue and sickness and constant toilet trips and cant hold down a job because of it, does anyone else...

Im really struggling with day to day life due to the fatigue and sickness and co...

•11 years ago

Bowel transplants, bike rides and biopsies

Today was a strange old day in my bowel transplant world. It started with 32 pin pricks in my arms as part of food allergy testing before continuing with two...

Today was a strange old day in my bowel transplant world. It started with 32 pin...

•11 years ago

Colourful FODMAP list

Hi all, just found this easy to read traffic light system list of FODMAPS. Not sure how accurate. But it says on the bottom that they have used Monash as a...

Hi all, just found this easy to read traffic light system list of FODMAPS. Not...

•11 years ago

Oops! Sorry everybody...

As maize tortillas are a good alternative to gluten-free bread (which I hate), I mentioned on here recently that I made my own and, in response to another...

As maize tortillas are a good alternative to gluten-free bread (which I hate), I...

•11 years ago

Has anyone with IBS-C tried Linzess?

I'm hopeful but scared. Thanks!

I'm hopeful but scared. Thanks!

•11 years ago

what fruit should i avoid

•11 years ago

Have been diagnosed with probable post infection ibs after exhaustive tests apart from colonoscopy. coeliac and diverticulitis ruled out.

My gastro enterologist has said that I almost certainly have post gastric infection ibs which is not that common but he says can last for along time 3 months...

My gastro enterologist has said that I almost certainly have post gastric infect...

•11 years ago

Has anyone been prescribed Normacol granules (sterculia) which is bulk fibre laxative for constipation due to Diverticula Disease?

•11 years ago

Suitable holidays for IBS sufferers?

I have quite bad IBS (little warning of needing the loo etc.) My wife does not suffer at all and, although she understands the problem, she finds the...

I have quite bad IBS (little warning of needing the loo etc.) My wife does not s...

•11 years ago

FODMAPS free recipes for free

Just thought this site may be of interest for anyone looking for Fodmaps free recipes http://fodmapfreeliving.wordpress.com/ Pizza base, stuffed peppers,...

Just thought this site may be of interest for anyone looking for Fodmaps free re...

•11 years ago

Where do you start if you have just been diagnosed with IBS???

Hello, I am new to this and have never been on a forum before so don't really know what I am doing. I have been to the doctors today and he said is...

Hello, I am new to this and have never been on a forum before so don't reall...

•11 years ago

Right sided abdominal pain/ discomfort

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•11 years ago

Fodmap advice is not offered by the NHS in Scotland?!!

I went back to my GP today to ask again about a dietician or nutritionist who could help me with the fodmap diet. I was told again, that unless I am morbidly...

I went back to my GP today to ask again about a dietician or nutritionist who co...

•11 years ago

why do I feel terrible in the morning and later much better ? Also I have difficulty swallowing even fluids when the bowel is active

Why is it that when I lay down for 20 minutes or so I begin to feel somewhat better, has anyone else felt a little better after laying down and resting a while?

Why is it that when I lay down for 20 minutes or so I begin to feel somewhat bet...

•11 years ago

can ibs be on the same side

i have right sided pain low down in the same place most of the time, sometimes its round the front above pubic area and now and again it goes to the left bu...

i have right sided pain low down in the same place most of the time, sometimes i...

•11 years ago

does anyone else get groin pain with ibs also leg pain

have had ibs for ages now and its getting worse, my flare ups are getting worse and more frequent, lifting and bending is a nightmare and often sets it off, im...

have had ibs for ages now and its getting worse, my flare ups are getting worse ...

•11 years ago

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