Experiences with

Intestinal and stomach conditions

Has anybody had an IL-6 blood test to check on inflammation? Was that through your GP or privately?

My daughter has been on max doses of laxido and senna since 6 months and we've never got to watery poo. Infact, she mostly does type 4. Any explanations as to why?In August I upped her laxido only as occasionally she would have tiny poo marks in her pants - it wasn't thick, smelly or dark & she was pooing

I finished 5 sessions of SBRT last February. For several weeks after treatment, I experienced the usual symptoms associated with radiation proctitis: bloated, gassy, frequent urge to poop, blood in stool. After that, the problem resolved and I haven't had any other symptoms since, until the past 4-5

Hi, I really need some help. I’ve been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis with or without pernicious anaemia (no tests run yet). I had a folate deficiency and was given folic acid in December. I became quite unwell with neurological symptoms. I did research and started taking a B complex, this made

Has anyone had an analysis in line with this service and it's claims (see below). I have long suffered with stomach problems including cramps, bloating and anxiety. I have tried going gluten-free, lactose- free and avoiding highly processed foods. I'm finding it so difficult to stick to such a

currently I am 3weeks into a 5 week holiday in Tenerife. Not sure if I have a bug or an IBS flare up. On last Saturday night I had 3 episodes of diarrhea . Next day felt nauseous with gurgling tum . After taking Imodium , felt fine on Monday and during Tuesday but on Tuesday evening another sudden

So i’m 18f i’ve been to the doctors three times in three months pushing for a colonoscopy as my stool has been constantly thin or just in small pieces, they told me i have ibs mixed and that im too young to be worrying about colon cancer, my stool test and all blood test came back great. I’m still worried

I'm currently prescribed 100mcg Levothyroxine. I'm still going low and slow and not taking my full dose, i know I'm definitely ready for 75mcg every day now with these results! I'm finding the Vencamil is much better for my poor gastritis prone stomach, I have no idea why but Accord really doesn't agree

I’m reducing my Budenofalk granules 8 week course. I’ve been taking the sachet every other day and now every third day and have three days of sachets left but these side effects are horrid. Flare of bowel, headaches, aching, nausea, awful acid reflux and throwing up bile/acid. Any tips for managing?

Does any one suffer with ibs excessive wind and cramps .bloating .back pain and excessive wind breaking.building up to thier injectionDoes this mean injections need to be closer

Hi I recently started taking live yoghurt to help with ibs symptoms. Initially tried alpro plant based with some fruit however this resulted in constant toilet visits and a realisation I may infant have a soya allergy. After this I chose an alternative supermarket live yoghurt which resulted in the same

I have stage four deep infiltrating endometriosis Maybe a strange one but does anyone go through stages of constipation and diarrhea ? If so any tips ?! Maybe certain foods to eat or stay away from ?

A year ago I was very sick with B12 deficiency. I am in the UK and had NHS loading doses and 1 inj every 2 months from them. I self inject every third day with my GP’s approval. I have had digestive issues for years - persistent diarrhoea, bloating, abdo discomfort. Over the last year I have seen a

Hello, Mum had first dose of Taxol after having single dose of irinotecan. We had second opinion from another oncologist who suggested Taxol is proven to cause reduction in metastatic disease in ovarian cancer. Mum did not respond to carboplatin or caelyx ( liposomal Doxorubicin). Any one with success

I had Toupet 5 years ago. My life has been awful since. I wish I had never had it. The doctors cannot help me with the constant bloating & flatulence. Make sure you are making the right decision for yourself.

I have had to pick out this very hard stone like pebbles for at least 8/9 months if not longer I had colonoscopy 19th Oct 2024 ( polyp history) none that time thanks it is March and still doing it now up to 2/4 times a day that leaves me shredded to bits up my bum I feel I have "NO CHOICE" but to carry

i’ve tried all the natural remedies and am still testing positive for this plus i also have SIBO. Tried matula tea (1 month perhaps not for long enough) mastic gum, Toxaprevent. The quadruple therapy is made up of bismuth, tetracyline, metronidazole and omeprazole for 10 days. Absolutely dreading

I had Sacrocolpopexy surgery in November, 2024 and it seemed to work really well. The problem is, I have had stomach pain and cramping ever since. I originally thought it was a bowel issue because I was having constipation and my stomach felt gassy. We are four months out and I am still have this

Hi I had a colonoscopy last week following diverticulitis in October. I see my consultant end of March. My results say I have a fixed loop of sigmoid colon, due to clonic diverticulosis. Anyone know what this means please? The good news is they found nothing suspicious. Thanks for any help.

I just had a colonoscopy/endoscopy done 3/3 and they found 2 polyps. One was 12 mm. I am very scared of finding out the pathology. I’m 37 with 3 kids and colon cancer runs on my mom’s side. I’m scared.