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Does anyone know if the probiotic VSL#3 is available on prescription and has anyone had it prescribed by their GP specifically for IBS?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has anyone heard of Spelenic Flexture Syndrome? If so what helps?

AfricanSheila

•11 years ago

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Relief for my bloated, uncomfortable tummy at last.

I have already been diagnosed with IBS(Nov 2012), I have been really down as my tummy was always bloated and painful. I felt like I wanted the toilet all the...

I have already been diagnosed with IBS(Nov 2012), I have been really down as my...

lisarichards1

•11 years ago

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I know everyone is different and different foods affect different people but does anyone know where I can get a list of foods best to avoid with ibs d as I'm...

I know everyone is different and different foods affect different people but doe...

Calamityjen

•11 years ago

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Has anyone had problems with blueberries? Cold or hot?

AfricanSheila

•11 years ago

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My IBS take the from of regular cramping and diahorroea - cna anyone offer any advice to help alleviate the symptoms.

I'm hoping being connected to this sitecan help me. I was diagnosed with IBS 6 months ago after spending the previous 6 months panicking that I noticed changed...

I'm hoping being connected to this sitecan help me. I was diagnosed with IBS 6 m...

lukas

•11 years ago

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Is pain following an incision hernia repair a year ago with a mesh after a gall bladder removal normal

I suffer from ibs & I was wondering if this was a weak spot caused by the operation At times the area feels very swollen and painful An echo sound has revealed...

I suffer from ibs & I was wondering if this was a weak spot caused by the operat...

lagrossa

•11 years ago

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What are the best food supplements for IBS D-type?

I've been to Allergy and Free From Exhibition recently and spoke to one of the exhibitors promoting wheatgrass powder. She told me that because of detox effect...

I've been to Allergy and Free From Exhibition recently and spoke to one of the e...

Petal25

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Work advice much needed!

I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place-I am unable to work due the extreme severity of my IBS, desperate for money so still applying for (and not...

I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place-I am unable to work due the extreme...

whiteladder42

•11 years ago

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Has anyone been unable to get onto the ibs network website

It's really frustrating me I haven't been able to get on there site for a week now. I paid £24 for the year and can't even use it. Is anyone having same...

It's really frustrating me I haven't been able to get on there site for a week n...

Calamityjen

•11 years ago

2 Replies

English low fodmaps or Australian low fodmaps diet

Has anyone else been on the English version of the low fodmaps diet which is somewhat different from the original Australian one and if so how have you got on....

Has anyone else been on the English version of the low fodmaps diet which is som...

annie-w

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Who do I contact to get an allergy test, I know that dairy products cause some of my problems but I'm not sure about others, any ideas

sabi2013

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Bowels

Starting to find my ibs is now affecting me daily having to dash to toilet take loperamide but that seems to have even stopped working. Get sweats headache...

Starting to find my ibs is now affecting me daily having to dash to toilet take ...

dottylou

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Down day

My ibs has really flared up badly recently and it's been hard to deal with but today it's really getting me down constant belly ache and cramps are crap :-( at...

My ibs has really flared up badly recently and it's been hard to deal with but t...

Elbo

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Got diagnosed with IBS a month ago, can someone give me some advice?

lil-chick

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Protein weight gainer....anyone tried it?

Hi there, I came across this protein weight gainer, and wondered if anyone has tried it? Thoughts? FODMAP friendly?...

Hi there, I came across this protein weight gainer, and wondered if anyone has...

Ibsr

•11 years ago

8 Replies

how can I get a "can't wait for the toilet" card?

this would be very useful as when I am out and about its always playing on my mind if I don't see any toilets or in a new place

this would be very useful as when I am out and about its always playing on my mi...

smurfy

•11 years ago

15 Replies

c t scan

on Thursday i had a ct scan, i went in for my appointment and was given, 3 bottles of barium solution to drink within 40 minutes not the best of tastes was...

on Thursday i had a ct scan, i went in for my appointment and was given, 3 bottl...

trishyb59

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Only just been diagnosed so need advice?

I have just been diagnosed with ibs from the doctor. Does anyone have any tips about getting it under control and managing the pain? Also does anyone have...

I have just been diagnosed with ibs from the doctor. Does anyone have any tips...

Han040891

•11 years ago

3 Replies

IBS In Pregnancy

I have suffered from IBS for nearly 10 years and have managed to control it through diet and medicine. Since I became pregnant I have had symptoms every few...

I have suffered from IBS for nearly 10 years and have managed to control it thro...

laurensantana

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Last minute advice!

Hi all! I mentioned on here a while back that I'm off on holiday soon and am terrified about the car journey there. Well, the time has come and Saturday is the...

Hi all! I mentioned on here a while back that I'm off on holiday soon and am ter...

lucycornwall

•11 years ago

11 Replies

IBS and back pain

Hi all, I have suffered from IBS for a numer of years and this has been confirmed by my consultant, who said he had never met anyone with such a sensitive...

Hi all, I have suffered from IBS for a numer of years and this has been confirm...

maisie_dazy

•11 years ago

7 Replies

does anyone else suffer severe trapped wind with ibs

georgina2002

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Good quality probiotic?

Has anyone got any information on probiotics? I want to try them after reading good things on here but am unsure where to start looking and what I should be...

Has anyone got any information on probiotics? I want to try them after reading g...

rach1626

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Advice needed please

Although my IBS has been getting steadily worse for 5 years now (can't drive, can barely leave the house, on Oramorph for the pain) the last few weeks since I...

Although my IBS has been getting steadily worse for 5 years now (can't drive, ca...

whiteladder42

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Thoughts on Holland and Barrett Regucol versus Fybogel

Hi, got IBS & IBD. Started using H&B Regucol few months ago and found it meant i had formed stools, so helped a lot. Asked GP if could get it on...

Hi, got IBS & IBD. Started using H&B Regucol few months ago and found it meant i...

MyAnxiety

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Any recommendations for digestive enzyme brands?

I have IBS-D (with gas) and control my symptoms very successfully with the low FODMAP diet. I can also now infrequently eat small quantities of high FODMAPs...

I have IBS-D (with gas) and control my symptoms very successfully with the low F...

Hidden

•11 years ago

11 Replies

I'm 28 - have had IBS non-stop for 12yrs and severe anxiety for 20yrs. Feeling very low and looking for some support. Thanks in advance :)

My IBS is mainly bad constipation but sometimes alternates with softer stool too (never actual diarrhoea, just more frequent and loose with sense of urgency...

My IBS is mainly bad constipation but sometimes alternates with softer stool too...

clop159

•11 years ago

19 Replies

IBS sufferer wanting to diet and eat healthier but what do I eat?

I've had IBS now for two years and have just completed (survived) final year of university. the stress of the last 6 months in particular have caused me to eat...

I've had IBS now for two years and have just completed (survived) final year of ...

Diamondchick

•11 years ago

5 Replies

IBS stomach pains etc got worse

A couple of weeks ago we had a BBQ and I ate sausages. Before that point, sausages were never a problem so ate them without worrying. Anyway, part way...

A couple of weeks ago we had a BBQ and I ate sausages. Before that point, sausa...

ibsfrustrated

•11 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for June 2013

Does anyone know if the probiotic VSL#3 is available on prescription and has anyone had it prescribed by their GP specifically for IBS?

Has anyone heard of Spelenic Flexture Syndrome? If so what helps?

Relief for my bloated, uncomfortable tummy at last.

Need help

Has anyone had problems with blueberries? Cold or hot?

My IBS take the from of regular cramping and diahorroea - cna anyone offer any advice to help alleviate the symptoms.

Is pain following an incision hernia repair a year ago with a mesh after a gall bladder removal normal

What are the best food supplements for IBS D-type?

Work advice much needed!

Has anyone been unable to get onto the ibs network website

English low fodmaps or Australian low fodmaps diet

Who do I contact to get an allergy test, I know that dairy products cause some of my problems but I'm not sure about others, any ideas

Bowels

Down day

Got diagnosed with IBS a month ago, can someone give me some advice?

Protein weight gainer....anyone tried it?

how can I get a "can't wait for the toilet" card?

c t scan

Only just been diagnosed so need advice?

IBS In Pregnancy

Last minute advice!

IBS and back pain

does anyone else suffer severe trapped wind with ibs

Good quality probiotic?

Advice needed please

Thoughts on Holland and Barrett Regucol versus Fybogel

Any recommendations for digestive enzyme brands?

I'm 28 - have had IBS non-stop for 12yrs and severe anxiety for 20yrs. Feeling very low and looking for some support. Thanks in advance :)

IBS sufferer wanting to diet and eat healthier but what do I eat?

IBS stomach pains etc got worse

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