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Struggling with abdominal cramps and bloating in the evenings and mornings

I'm recently diagnosed in September. I'm taking 200mg twice daily of mebeverine which helps with going to the toilet daily but I'm finding that I'm getting...

I'm recently diagnosed in September. I'm taking 200mg twice daily of mebeverine...

Jackrussellmum35

•3 months ago

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Oesophagus/Stomach issues - where to start?

My complaint has been going on for at least 10 years now and the symptoms get worse every year but I am unsure of how to proceed. My symptoms. Every intake...

My complaint has been going on for at least 10 years now and the symptoms get wo...

hankpym

•3 months ago

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IBS or not

I’ve had ongoing stomach pains for over 2 years, had ct scans, sigmoidoscopy, endoscopy, nasal gastosgraphy plus mri scan . I have a sliding hiatus hernia...

I’ve had ongoing stomach pains for over 2 years, had ct scans, sigmoidoscopy, en...

Dexter1289

•3 months ago

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Gastroscopy aftermath!

I had a gastroscopy yesterday evening. He went down into my stomach and small intestine. I've had a few of these in the past - the last one 20 years ago. I...

I had a gastroscopy yesterday evening. He went down into my stomach and small in...

binks

•3 months ago

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Help, I am looking for the best GI hospitals in the US?

My Constipation condition had worsened and my GI doctor wants me to resume a ridiculous therapy that doesn't work. Does anyone recommend a GI doctor or...

My Constipation condition had worsened and my GI doctor wants me to resume a rid...

Nomorelinzezs

•3 months ago

19 Replies

Functional practitoner

In my search for answers, other than taking pills only for any manifestations of illness which occur (I have Sjogrens disease also), I am speaking with a...

In my search for answers, other than taking pills only for any manifestations of...

Poshy

•3 months ago

15 Replies

Probiotics

Hi I've had ibs c for so so long. Over the years I've learnt what does and doesn't suit me with my diet. I'm now mainly ok in comparison but also as I've got...

Hi I've had ibs c for so so long. Over the years I've learnt what does and doesn...

Gizmo6

•3 months ago

13 Replies

Ibs flare after antibiotics

Hi everyone,after what i thought was a bad flare up,i thought that maube it was a bowel bug,severe diareah,doctor gave me,flagyl,didnt help a bit,rang doc...

Hi everyone,after what i thought was a bad flare up,i thought that maube it was ...

Buginout

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Apps for weight gain

🤔💭I wonder if anyone has tried any app to help gaining weight? I've tried nutracheck free trial, and was good for calorie counting and all that but is there...

🤔💭I wonder if anyone has tried any app to help gaining weight? I've tried nut...

Bluemon75

•4 months ago

17 Replies

Gastritis Symptoms

I have been diagnosed with Gastritis, not sure which kind yet as I have not been tested. I am experiencing my second gastritis flare up and it is by far,...

I have been diagnosed with Gastritis, not sure which kind yet as I have not been...

flowerplanter

•4 months ago

6 Replies

Worrying

I suffer with IBS and have done now for more than 20 years it can be constipation or loose no weeks are the same no pattern to it at all but over the last few...

I suffer with IBS and have done now for more than 20 years it can be constipati...

Poppyseed8

•4 months ago

8 Replies

Loperamide

Hi, all I know is that when I have bad diarrhea and I have to go out I take what I need to! Most often 2 and then another 1 after a loose motion and some...

Hi, all I know is that when I have bad diarrhea and I have to go out I take what...

Pig2

•4 months ago

3 Replies

Positive FIT test

Hi, as some of you may have seen in my previous posts, I have been suffering with slow transit colon the last 4 years. I had a hysterectomy back In April 23...

Hi, as some of you may have seen in my previous posts, I have been suffering wit...

Orchid99

•4 months ago

2 Replies

IBS 'flares': how long do yours last?

Although I was diagnosed in 2017, my 'nasty' flares have been from mid Sept 2021-mid Mar 2022, then November 2022 through April 2023, then October 2023-present...

Although I was diagnosed in 2017, my 'nasty' flares have been from mid Sept 2021...

XDjames

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Colonoscopy worries

I have Diverticular disease and had a Colonoscopy in 2018 when polyps were found but I was not told!! Having another Colonoscopy tomorrow due to recurrent...

I have Diverticular disease and had a Colonoscopy in 2018 when polyps were found...

CockeyMoor

•4 months ago

6 Replies

Macrogol (Dulcoease)

Hi, has anyone else found that laxative treatments containing Macrogol increases their pain and bloating considerably? I have just been put on this and...

Hi, has anyone else found that laxative treatments containing Macrogol increases...

Gardener

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Can sibo cause bloody stools

Was wondering how to get tested for sibo and if this can cause really excessive wind that is extremely bad smelling, noisy stomach upon eating dairy and bloody...

Was wondering how to get tested for sibo and if this can cause really excessive ...

Sooty712

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Gastroperesis + IBS C- thoughts

Hello ! My name is Jess and I have been dealing with Gastroperesis for over 25 years. I am SOOOO tired of it! I constantly get a distended bloated stomach,...

Hello ! My name is Jess and I have been dealing with Gastroperesis for over 25...

jr188

•4 months ago

10 Replies

Stomach pain

I have constant pain in my bellybutton and wind feeling I want toilet most of time after eating need to dash toilet then sometimes don't go for 2 days just...

I have constant pain in my bellybutton and wind feeling I want toilet most of ti...

Lucylee58

•4 months ago

3 Replies

Colon inflammation on CT scan

Thank you for your replies to my previous post. I really appreciate people sharing their experiences with me. I ended up back in the emergency department on...

Thank you for your replies to my previous post. I really appreciate people shari...

Lastboyscout6

•4 months ago

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Tenesmus etc

Hello. I have had chronic consipation for for over 30 years and rely on suppositories to get my bowels working. More recently I have had loose & fragmented...

Hello. I have had chronic consipation for for over 30 years and rely on supposi...

gussmithy

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Enterosgel

Hi I’ve been suffering from haemorrhoids for a few months. It’s been getting better very gradually by eating a very high fibre diet to keep my stool very...

Hi I’ve been suffering from haemorrhoids for a few months. It’s been getting be...

MurphysSoulMate

•4 months ago

4 Replies

colonoscopy

can understand your concern but try not to worry. For me the worst thing is the bowel prep. Ensure you’re near a loo! During the procedure I was shown how...

can understand your concern but try not to worry. For me the worst thing is the...

Talulahjuanetta

•4 months ago

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13 year old boy, pain around/just above belly button, struggling to get any diagnosis or find anything that helps.

My son has had pain around, or just above his belly button since end Nov. It went away for 2 weeks, and has since been bad again for another 3, preventing him...

My son has had pain around, or just above his belly button since end Nov. It wen...

Kaz5167

•4 months ago

13 Replies

always hungry

Hi, I’ve suffered from stomach issues since December 2022. The obvious stuff - bloating, constipation and then diarrhoea, minor cramps, and nausea etc. I’m...

Hi, I’ve suffered from stomach issues since December 2022. The obvious stuff - b...

sunflower606

•4 months ago

10 Replies

pain in stomach

some years ago just before Covid hospital found growths in stomach said biopsy’s were inconclusive were going to do ago For 2 days I can’t get out bed...

some years ago just before Covid hospital found growths in stomach said biopsy’s...

Perrie46

•4 months ago

7 Replies

Senaease

is it ok to take senna every night?

Laxido21

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Affected by ignorance

Suffering from IBS for years,have a flare up for a week now,so tired,irritable and in constant pain..i can deal with that.But now,someone just told me on a...

Suffering from IBS for years,have a flare up for a week now,so tired,irritable a...

Sunshine76IBS

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Ideas/thoughts

Hi everyone, I have suffered on and off from IBS over the past 20 years or so. Recently it has flared up with the main symptom being cramps and diarrhea. It is...

Hi everyone, I have suffered on and off from IBS over the past 20 years or so. R...

Sharz1705

•4 months ago

8 Replies

Abdomen pain - IBS

I have suffered with IBS since for 35 years and the pain was always on the left hand side and lower bowel. Had alternating constipation and diarrhoea but...

I have suffered with IBS since for 35 years and the pain was always on the left ...

Wobbies

•4 months ago

8 Replies

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All posts for February 2024

Struggling with abdominal cramps and bloating in the evenings and mornings

Oesophagus/Stomach issues - where to start?

IBS or not

Gastroscopy aftermath!

Help, I am looking for the best GI hospitals in the US?

Functional practitoner

Probiotics

Ibs flare after antibiotics

Apps for weight gain

Gastritis Symptoms

Worrying

Loperamide

Positive FIT test

IBS 'flares': how long do yours last?

Colonoscopy worries

Macrogol (Dulcoease)

Can sibo cause bloody stools

Gastroperesis + IBS C- thoughts

Stomach pain

Colon inflammation on CT scan

Tenesmus etc

Enterosgel

colonoscopy

13 year old boy, pain around/just above belly button, struggling to get any diagnosis or find anything that helps.

always hungry

pain in stomach

Senaease

Affected by ignorance

Ideas/thoughts

Abdomen pain - IBS

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