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Fed up with IBS - any advice?

I have suffered with IBS for over 10 years and first noticed it at around age 10 when taking some tests at school and constantly having an upset tummy due to...

I have suffered with IBS for over 10 years and first noticed it at around age 10...

KatieD96

•5 years ago

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Lubiprostone?

Has anyone tried this?? I have been moved onto it from Linaclotide as they as manufacturing problems

Has anyone tried this?? I have been moved onto it from Linaclotide as they as m...

DM14

•5 years ago

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BMs and shaky legs!

I`m having to use glycerin suppositories at the moment to combat constipation - they work well but after a BM (which can be quite powerful!) my legs are wobbly...

I`m having to use glycerin suppositories at the moment to combat constipation - ...

janke

•5 years ago

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Does changing brand of PPI matter?

Hi, so I'm currently on omeprazole for reflux/gastro problems and I've been on a generic brand for some time. Recently, the pharmacy I use prescribee a...

Hi, so I'm currently on omeprazole for reflux/gastro problems and I've been on a...

DaveT81

•5 years ago

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Colax

Anyone else taken Colax for constipation? It’s meant to be a colon cleanse - is that good or bad for you?

Anyone else taken Colax for constipation? It’s meant to be a colon cleanse - is ...

IBS-

•5 years ago

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PI-IBS & Lactose free milk.

Two months ago I got food posioning from a curry; a month I was dizzy and puked only twice. Now it's my guts - Dr says it's most likely PI-IBS as I've had...

Two months ago I got food posioning from a curry; a month I was dizzy and puked ...

reev21

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Probiotics

Does anyone have any idea if the benefits of probiotics for IBS d? Recommendations?

Does anyone have any idea if the benefits of probiotics for IBS d? Recommendatio...

Jasop

•5 years ago

3 Replies

What to Expect - Hydrogen Breath Test

Hi all, I'll be having a hydrogen breath test (to see if I have SIBO?) on Tuesday. I have halitosis - which gets worse the longer I go without mints or gum....

Hi all, I'll be having a hydrogen breath test (to see if I have SIBO?) on Tuesda...

Sky34

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Colour of bowel movements

I have recently been having anxeity about the shade and consistency of my bowel movements, this has been something that has worried me due to my IBS C and D. I...

I have recently been having anxeity about the shade and consistency of my bowel ...

YellowSubmarine1878

•5 years ago

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Can’t get medication!

Went to collect my prescription for kolanticon gel this week, only to be told by chemist that they are having problems getting supplies! Could’ve wept, it’s...

Went to collect my prescription for kolanticon gel this week, only to be told by...

Booth29

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Never have a “normal” bowel movement

I was diagnosed with IBS C and D a few years ago and have tried lots of different treatments, but nothing seems to work. Even though I’ve drastically changed...

I was diagnosed with IBS C and D a few years ago and have tried lots of differen...

Etak11

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Help - ibs-c

I've lost about 10 kgs in the past 2 months due to IBS-C. I've cut down dairy, gluten and have been strictly following the FODMAP diet. I watch food videos all...

I've lost about 10 kgs in the past 2 months due to IBS-C. I've cut down dairy, g...

Rita90

•5 years ago

11 Replies

IBS - C

Someone in another group I belong to posted this which sounds good for all of us who suffer from IBS - C and are looking for ways to ‘get moving’ again. A...

Someone in another group I belong to posted this which sounds good for all of us...

Fruitandnutcase

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Blood test for ovarian cancer

Hi all went to gp yesterday. Today lm off for blood test testing for ovarian cancer markers as it can mimic ibs as lm 63 he though it best. If all comes back...

Hi all went to gp yesterday. Today lm off for blood test testing for ovarian can...

juniepoonie

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone Else Have This?

Recently with this pain in my lower right side, which hopefully will find out what it is out of 2 things with an ultrasound, I have been more thirsty than...

Recently with this pain in my lower right side, which hopefully will find out wh...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Botox and colonoscopy

Hi all. If you read my previous posts you'll be able to see I've had bowel problems for years, but a bit of background. I'm female, 25 from Scotland. I have...

Hi all. If you read my previous posts you'll be able to see I've had bowel prob...

RhiannonT

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Extremely bloated and constipated!!

Hi everybody, I hope someone out there can help please... A couple of years ago I lived out of the UK for a month, during that time I was very busy and I ate...

Hi everybody, I hope someone out there can help please... A couple of years ago...

Martina2019

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Kefir

I was diagnosed with stress related IBS a year ago, my dad died of bowel cancer so the stress was a vicious cycle for me, I was constantly worried the more...

I was diagnosed with stress related IBS a year ago, my dad died of bowel cancer ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Linaclotide

Any taking Linaclotide? I feel like it is helping my abdomen pain... bowels movements are all over the place at the moment. But the side effects are messing...

Any taking Linaclotide? I feel like it is helping my abdomen pain... bowels move...

DM14

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Antibiotic diarrhoea!

Has anyone else had this? Have been on antibiotics for a week for diverticulitis and now have very bad explosive diarrhoea. This is my 2nd day so starting to...

Has anyone else had this? Have been on antibiotics for a week for diverticulitis...

Purpletara

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Ibs-c flare up.

Any suggestions on how and what to eat during a flare up ? I've ibs-c and haven't been able to poop for 4 days. It is slowly killing my mental balance how much...

Any suggestions on how and what to eat during a flare up ? I've ibs-c and haven'...

Rita90

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Cod liver oil

Quick post...been diagnosed IBS C and had it for about 5 yrs. Started taking cod liver oil tabs couple of months ago and now regular and normal bowel...

Quick post...been diagnosed IBS C and had it for about 5 yrs. Started taking cod...

Magz5

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Concerned with my stool.

Hi, I’m wondering what could be analysed from this, not sure if to see a doctor seems like it’s come out quite a bit. Possibly tape worm or parasite as I’ve...

Hi, I’m wondering what could be analysed from this, not sure if to see a doctor ...

12omapl

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone experienced blood in stools? Should I be worried

Hi there. Just looking for a bit of advice from anyone who has experienced anything similar to put a worried mind at rest. About 7 months ago I started to have...

Hi there. Just looking for a bit of advice from anyone who has experienced anyth...

CL92

•5 years ago

7 Replies

IBS-C and weight gain

Hi, Does anybody else find it difficult to maintain their normal weight since suffering with IBS-C? Although I am weighing pretty much the same on the scales...

Hi, Does anybody else find it difficult to maintain their normal weight since s...

IBS-

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Bisacodyl dose

Hi folks. Following advice from my consultant, I have been taking 20 mg bisacodyl twice per day for the last five weeks since I was discharged from hospital....

Hi folks. Following advice from my consultant, I have been taking 20 mg bisacod...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Hot weather Causing a flare up

Hi all hating this hot weather today had a flare up with nausea and toilet troubles this morning was fine then when it got hot had diaherra no colour changes...

Hi all hating this hot weather today had a flare up with nausea and toilet troub...

Cjc_woodworx

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Constipated

I've been constipated for 5, weeks I've tried different fiber food eating plenty of fruit and fruit juice and vegetables I take I walk every day but the last...

I've been constipated for 5, weeks I've tried different fiber food eating plenty...

Maxieman17

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Shifts and IBS

Does anyone work shifts, and find this is worse for your IBS? I try to take my Mebeverine as I should, but it isn't always as on time when I am working. Also...

Does anyone work shifts, and find this is worse for your IBS? I try to take my M...

mithical

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Living with an ileostomy

Hi folks. I have a megacolon (very distended and not functioning well) and it’s likely a will need to have an ileostomy. Has anyone on the forum had a....

Hi folks. I have a megacolon (very distended and not functioning well) and it’s ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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All posts for April 2019

Fed up with IBS - any advice?

Lubiprostone?

BMs and shaky legs!

Does changing brand of PPI matter?

Colax

PI-IBS & Lactose free milk.

Probiotics

What to Expect - Hydrogen Breath Test

Colour of bowel movements

Can’t get medication!

Never have a “normal” bowel movement

Help - ibs-c

IBS - C

Blood test for ovarian cancer

Anyone Else Have This?

Botox and colonoscopy

Extremely bloated and constipated!!

Kefir

Linaclotide

Antibiotic diarrhoea!

Ibs-c flare up.

Cod liver oil

Concerned with my stool.

Anyone experienced blood in stools? Should I be worried

IBS-C and weight gain

Bisacodyl dose

Hot weather Causing a flare up

Constipated

Shifts and IBS

Living with an ileostomy

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