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Inguinal hernia

Hi, I have been diagnosed with IBS-C but also have an inguinal hernia. The pain that I get is right by the hernia site. Has anybody else had similar? The pain...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with IBS-C but also have an inguinal hernia. The pain ...

CrampyMan

•2 years ago

15 Replies

low pancreatic elastase

hello, I was recently admitted to hospital for severe weight loss due to my ongoing gastrointestinal issues. I have been tested for everything but oddly a...

hello, I was recently admitted to hospital for severe weight loss due to my ong...

GKT1969

•2 years ago

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Constipation

Hi I was recently prescribed lactulose for my constipation/bulking problem having had ibs for years but only officially diagnosed 6 months ago. I have symptoms...

Hi I was recently prescribed lactulose for my constipation/bulking problem havin...

ruskin10

•2 years ago

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Is your IBS mild, moderate or severe?

Even though IBS has it's ups and downs, which one of the above state are you most likely?

Even though IBS has it's ups and downs, which one of the above state are you mos...

As1992

•2 years ago

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Topical peppermint oil for pain management?

Hey, everyone, I'm new here I'm looking for more over the counter options especially low cost. I spend far more than I would like to admit on managing my IBS....

Hey, everyone, I'm new here I'm looking for more over the counter options especi...

HealingSlowly

•2 years ago

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A bit of good news !!

I have suffered with ibs for over 30 years, and have generally tried to manage by eating a very plain diet, and trying not to get too stressed 😅 but as I have...

I have suffered with ibs for over 30 years, and have generally tried to manage b...

Bishbashbosh23

•2 years ago

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Calprotectin test

I recently had 2 Calprotectin tests The first one was 554 , the 2 nd is 694. What I’m asking is are those numbers particularly high ? My dr said she would...

I recently had 2 Calprotectin tests The first one was 554 , the 2 nd is 694. ...

Angie11

•2 years ago

17 Replies

IBS Advice - YouTube a great watch and overall insight

morning all, I found this video incredibly informative, and highlights why IBS is often difficult to treat/diagnose and live with!!...

morning all, I found this video incredibly informative, and highlights why IBS ...

Wallace-s

•2 years ago

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Any tips on what I can do?

if I have one or two beers or if I have 10+, the next morning I will tend to go to the toilet with Diarrhoea 3-4 times fairly close to each other in times, and...

if I have one or two beers or if I have 10+, the next morning I will tend to go ...

Guest1005

•2 years ago

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Weird pain in my lower belly

Hurts as if im about to need the bathroom but i don't need the bathroom. Hurts from like two days, especially around my belly button and below. Had a fever two...

Hurts as if im about to need the bathroom but i don't need the bathroom. Hurts f...

Against_the_current

•2 years ago

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ibs c

my stool is soft and I go once or twice a month. I’m tired of this. It gets stuck in the sigmoid colon. I have tried every laxative and nothing works. I’ve...

my stool is soft and I go once or twice a month. I’m tired of this. It gets stuc...

Liv12b

•2 years ago

5 Replies

ibs constipation

so I finally went to pelvic floor therapy and they told me that there is no poop in the rectum. That the poop is stuck in my sigmoid based on where I pointed...

so I finally went to pelvic floor therapy and they told me that there is no poop...

Liv12b

•2 years ago

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Metronidazole for SIBO

Ive been on Metronidazole antibiotics for 5 days now for sibo and they havent helped at all. My bloating is still there and feel so ill… do i leave it for a...

Ive been on Metronidazole antibiotics for 5 days now for sibo and they havent he...

Bamboopanda

•2 years ago

7 Replies

grams of fat

does anybody on here know what the recommended daily grams of fat are for someone with ibs i have a sweet tooth and I seem to be struggling with what seems...

does anybody on here know what the recommended daily grams of fat are for someon...

LEENOL48

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Nothing stops stomach pain

Hi, I'm new here. I've been diagnosed with IBS. I have been prescribed Amitriptyline but it hasn't helped stop daily stomach pain. Cocodamol nor Buscopan has...

Hi, I'm new here. I've been diagnosed with IBS. I have been prescribed Amitripty...

PinkCrayon123

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Legit UK food intolerances/sensitivities testing kits.

Does anyone know and/or recommend any online legit food intolerance/sensitivities food testing kits and preferably not too expensive?

Does anyone know and/or recommend any online legit food intolerance/sensitivitie...

As1992

•2 years ago

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ibs , constipation, sigmoid

so I finally went to pelvic floor therapy and they told me that there is no poop in the rectum. That the poop is stuck in my sigmoid based on where I pointed...

so I finally went to pelvic floor therapy and they told me that there is no poop...

Liv12b

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Can anyone recognise these symtoms?

Hello ,to all , I've not posted for a while , but have had a rough few weeks ,so I thought I'd have a chat with people who understand. I think I mentioned in...

Hello ,to all , I've not posted for a while , but have had a rough few weeks ,so...

Fernsmum

•2 years ago

5 Replies

lost can’t wait card in different languages

hi can anyone tell me where I can get the replacement can’t wait card for toilet in different languages? Typical I can only find my key but don’t think that...

hi can anyone tell me where I can get the replacement can’t wait card for toilet...

Nerissa

•2 years ago

3 Replies

’Nothing else NHS can do’

After years of seeing my GP about my symptoms and trying lots of different types of tablets, I’ve recently been told ‘there’s nothing the nhs can do for you...

After years of seeing my GP about my symptoms and trying lots of different types...

Blue92

•2 years ago

62 Replies

Hello to the Group :)

Hi, I have had IBS I think for quite a few years not realising what it was. I think the root problem was Anxiety through Stressful situations. I am early...

Hi, I have had IBS I think for quite a few years not realising what it was. I th...

Shelterwalker

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Hi all so I'm finally just in one laxtive a day go to the toliet daily but stil ...

Ella1992

•2 years ago

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lansoprazole

Have a prescription for lansoprazole to see if it's indigestion causing my ongoing shoulder pain. Side effects do not look good for IBS, I am a bit worried...

Have a prescription for lansoprazole to see if it's indigestion causing my ongo...

Sparrow58

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Methane Overgrowth

I have IBS M and have done for a while (used to be D but now changed to M). I came back from Brazil and had horrendous diarrhea for almost 3 weeks. All tests...

I have IBS M and have done for a while (used to be D but now changed to M). I ca...

JT1992

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Tortuous colon

At my last colonoscopy (at age 60) the doc told me, upon awakening, that I had a "tortuous" colon. This was a surprise to me as I've had 3 or 4 previous...

At my last colonoscopy (at age 60) the doc told me, upon awakening, that I had a...

Best_me

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Terrible ibs from anxiety

My lower belly hurts and i can't leave the bathroom. I had a traumatic job interview yesterday and woke up today with ibs and acid reflux and anxiety....

My lower belly hurts and i can't leave the bathroom. I had a traumatic job inter...

Against_the_current

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Morning D

Hi all.New here. Diagnosed with ibs about 18 years ago. Mostly diarrhoea. Often very urgent especially in a morning. Occasionally constipated again worse in a...

Hi all.New here. Diagnosed with ibs about 18 years ago. Mostly diarrhoea. Often ...

Lupin1587

•2 years ago

7 Replies

How long did you have to wait for a non- urgent colonoscopy referral?

YellowDancing

•2 years ago

5 Replies

It's gone .... for now .... so have hope

I don't understand but I'm not complaining. Week before last was 'the works', five relentless days grinding me down to a wretched state, but last weekend like...

I don't understand but I'm not complaining. Week before last was 'the works', fi...

XDjames

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Ibs after eating

Just a note to thank anyone who replied to my last post . I think some messages I tried to send in reply did not go .So if I missed getting back to you ,...

Just a note to thank anyone who replied to my last post . I think some message...

Will1234

•2 years ago

6 Replies

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Posts - IBS Network | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2023

Inguinal hernia

low pancreatic elastase

Constipation

Is your IBS mild, moderate or severe?

Topical peppermint oil for pain management?

A bit of good news !!

Calprotectin test

IBS Advice - YouTube a great watch and overall insight

Any tips on what I can do?

Weird pain in my lower belly

ibs c

ibs constipation

Metronidazole for SIBO

grams of fat

Nothing stops stomach pain

Legit UK food intolerances/sensitivities testing kits.

ibs , constipation, sigmoid

Can anyone recognise these symtoms?

lost can’t wait card in different languages

’Nothing else NHS can do’

Hello to the Group :)

Ibs related

lansoprazole

Methane Overgrowth

Tortuous colon

Terrible ibs from anxiety

Morning D

How long did you have to wait for a non- urgent colonoscopy referral?

It's gone .... for now .... so have hope

Ibs after eating

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