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Had a endoscopy and colonoscopy on Saturday 21st. Have still got achy stomach, mucas leakage and d. Can anyone tell me if this is usual?

•11 years ago

Has anyone tried Epsom salts even though they may not be very constipated? Does it help with wind?

•11 years ago

Has anyone used Linaclotide (Constella) a new drug for IBS constipation.

I have had IBS for several years and my most recent problem with it is constipation. I have been taking two sachets of Fybogel with Mebeverine a day plus four...

I have had IBS for several years and my most recent problem with it is constipat...

•11 years ago

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Is this really IBS??? so many of my symptoms arent really typical of IBS but 3 gastroentrologists all agree it is a functional bowel problem

I woke up one morning 4 years ago with morning diahorrea which has continued religiously every morning (just once thankfully!!!!) till the present day....

I woke up one morning 4 years ago with morning diahorrea which has continued rel...

•11 years ago

Virtual colonoscopy?

Hi have seen this mentioned on here as another option I had a colonoscopy 6 years ago and whilst I didn't think procedure itself was that bad the prep was,...

Hi have seen this mentioned on here as another option I had a colonoscopy 6 year...

•11 years ago

Just started Symprove, I really miss my early morning tea as it helps to start movement of wind etc., if I'm lucky!

Anyone know how long it's best to wait before having a hot drink, the instructions say 5 mins., but I know my stomach doesn't empty very quickly.

Anyone know how long it's best to wait before having a hot drink, the instructio...

•11 years ago

Help!!!!

I was diagnosed with IBS years ago, but didn't have any tests at the time, my Dr in fairness to him, I never push with anything cos I don't want to be a...

I was diagnosed with IBS years ago, but didn't have any tests at the time, my Dr...

•11 years ago

Ibs is taking over my life after 5 years being dorment

I need advice after five years of no ibs attacks im now getting two or three a week its hell!

I need advice after five years of no ibs attacks im now getting two or three a w...

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•11 years ago

Did you know that the symptoms of Bile Acid Disorder (BAD), which are easily treatable, are exactly the same as those for IBS-D?

I didn’t know about this until 3 months ago when my GP, who’d been doing her homework, asked if I’d like to try a treatment called colestyramine to see whether...

I didn’t know about this until 3 months ago when my GP, who’d been doing her hom...

•11 years ago

I have Crohn's Disease and recently started a course of Humira.

I have noticed over the past few weeks, mid-treatment cycle I start feeling anxious, depressed and rundown, I was sent by my IBD adviser to my GP for some...

I have noticed over the past few weeks, mid-treatment cycle I start feeling anxi...

•11 years ago

Can anyone help with Fodmap?

Hi everyone, I keep reading that people are having relief from doing the Fodmap diet, I did buy a book about Fodmap but it's a nightmare to get my head...

Hi everyone, I keep reading that people are having relief from doing the Fodma...

•11 years ago

Help Needed

I was Diagnosed with I.B.S. in 2004 I have had various tests with the Specialist. Then all the tests have come back clear and i still have diarrhoea and no...

I was Diagnosed with I.B.S. in 2004 I have had various tests with the Specialist...

•11 years ago

how easy is it to get a Radar key?

i am wondering if anyone on the site has managed to get an NKS Radar key and what they did to get one? as i am looking into this for myself for when out n about

i am wondering if anyone on the site has managed to get an NKS Radar key and wha...

•11 years ago

Bloating is completely destroying my day to day life please help!

Hi everyone, I'm desperately hoping someone can help me. I've was diagnosed with ibs a few months ago as I have experienced bloating for the last 4 months....

Hi everyone, I'm desperately hoping someone can help me. I've was diagnosed wit...

•11 years ago

Constipation Advice

Hi everyone, I've posted some constipation advice below as a few people have asked. Please remember individuals respond to different measures but everyone...

Hi everyone, I've posted some constipation advice below as a few people have ask...

•11 years ago

Fodmap and weight loss

Hello all, well i started to lose weight 4 months ago, put it down to my IBS, doctors not bothered. Well eventually started to gain weight and it levelled off....

Hello all, well i started to lose weight 4 months ago, put it down to my IBS, do...

•11 years ago

Hi all, just wondering if any one has chronic constipation with bloating, but no other symptoms?

I realise I am very lucky only to have these two problems, as this site has made me aware how awful IBS can be. I follow the FODMAP diet, which has helped a...

I realise I am very lucky only to have these two problems, as this site has made...

•11 years ago

hi just back from visit to hospital. my doctor has prescribed , Cholestyramine tablet to reduce gall bladder bile as Isotope Sehcat Scan

scan showed i was producing to much Gall Bladder Bile .anyone had any problems with this medication , i have IBS-D for past 20 years. Trisha from Ireland

scan showed i was producing to much Gall Bladder Bile .anyone had any problems w...

•11 years ago

Does anyone know why Amytriptalin is prescribed for IBS - and not SSRI's (when 95% of the body's serotonin is in the gut)? Who's had SSRI's?

•11 years ago

Does anyone else have stabbing pains in the right area of the back?

It started nearly 3 years ago. Nearly always connected to passing water (just before, or during) and occasionally wind. Feels like being poked with an...

It started nearly 3 years ago. Nearly always connected to passing water (just ...

•11 years ago

Spasmonal Forte

I have tried mebeverine without success and was wondering if anyone has been prescribed Spasmonal Forte for IBS.

I have tried mebeverine without success and was wondering if anyone has been pre...

•11 years ago

Extreme sensitivity to excluded foods after FODMAP Elimination Diet

I've been using this diet for just under a year now (on direction from my dietician) and have seen improvements, however now, when I am exposed to culprit...

I've been using this diet for just under a year now (on direction from my dietic...

•11 years ago

I hope im in the correct place for this but does anyone know of a card you buy similar to the ones you can get from Dietarycard but for IBS?

Im aware this site does have a card for toilets which is brilliant and I will order one but Is there a card available to buy for IBS to take abroad similar to...

Im aware this site does have a card for toilets which is brilliant and I will or...

•11 years ago

After-meal painful bloating if severe absolutely saps my will to do anything. Can only sit still or lie down and doze. Anyone else?

I am in the care of a Medical Herbalist (5 years) who keeps me symptom-free most of the time. She is unfamiliar with this psychological phenomenon of IBS....

I am in the care of a Medical Herbalist (5 years) who keeps me symptom-free most...

•11 years ago

What is the difference between IBS-C and IBS-D please. I am confused, i thought it was just IBS ?

•11 years ago

Asafoetida?

Being on the Fodmap and discovering onions and garlic are a big no no for ibs sufferers i think my love affair with onions is sadly at an end. I never...

Being on the Fodmap and discovering onions and garlic are a big no no for ibs su...

•11 years ago

Sigmoidoscopy?

Hello all, well finally going to get something done, not a colonoscopy but a sigmoidoscopy. Has anyone had one? Does it hurt? Do you have to go through the...

Hello all, well finally going to get something done, not a colonoscopy but a sig...

•11 years ago

Bottled Water and its effects?!

Hi all, haven't been on here for a while as I've had a reasonably good time stomach wise over the past few months. However, in the past fortnight suddenly and...

Hi all, haven't been on here for a while as I've had a reasonably good time stom...

•11 years ago

Has anyone tried anytriptalin for IBS? What side effects have you noticed?

•11 years ago

Hi, I've just discovered this site by accident and very pleased that I did.

I have suffered from IBS/C for the last twenty years but the last 3 months have been horrendous with 2 episodes of no warning of a bowel movement, my husband...

I have suffered from IBS/C for the last twenty years but the last 3 months have ...

•11 years ago

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