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Finding the problem

I thought for many years I had IBS (diarreah/constipation). I had this for over 10 years. Finally a year ago I found out I was lactose intolerant. The diarreah went away. Last year I found out I have an underactive thyroid. I am now on medicine to fix the thyroid problem (at 7 weeks right now). The constipation has gone away. If you haven't checked into this, please do. An overactive thyroid causes diarreah, and underactive thyroid causes constipation.

Posted by Kim on January 11, 2010 at 4:22pm

Life

In general, life has been good. I have been trying to tell myself that I can work; it just hasn't worked out that way yet.
I never know when I will need to use the bathroom; whether it be because of something I ate or otherwise, but I just hate that I have to know where the bathrooms are.

I just want one good day where I don't have to go; but then with me being on steroids because of asthma; it sucks.

Life in general is good.

Posted by Leah S Freed on January 11, 2010 at 2:57pm

thanx

Thanks for your help everyone! Ive been lucky these past two months i have not had a SEVERE attack like i normally do, only occasional upsets which id take any day over what i normally had, anyways i really appriciate your suggestions!

Posted by April W. on October 18, 2009 at 4:27pm

Growing Up with IBS

I have had IBS-C for so long that you think I would be used to some of it by now. I started having stomach problems in fourth grade right after Christmas break. I felt like I had the flu but I was also only like 9 and didn't know the difference yet. I thank God everyday for giving me the teacher I had during fourth grade. She was my advocate and made sure I was given the help I needed while in school. I was poked and prodded so many times in just one year. I had an upper GI test, glucose toleran… Continue

Posted by Ellie on October 13, 2009 at 1:14pm

question

hello, i just had some questions about my IBS-D if anyone here has this happen to them so i know im not the only one....well when i get attacks after i run to the bathroom and have a painfull b/m attack, when i get attacks i get terrible headaches and get dizzy and shaky like and feel like passing out i almost feel as if i got the flu or somthing like that ..it always happens only when i get horrible ibs-d attacks.... does this happen to anyone eles here??? please let me know .. i feel like im c… Continue

Posted by April W. on August 6, 2009 at 4:25am — 2 Comments

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Fiber

We created this section on Fiber, because we believe this is an important aspect of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. At the very bottom of this, you will find a list of foods with the grams of fiber they contain and a list of soluble and insoluble foods. You should be having 25g to 30g of fiber a day

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bentyl or what? 1 Reply

I have been through CT scan, blood, and stool tests this week and of course they could find nothing. I have IBS-C mostly but for the last two weeks I had IBS-D So I went in for DX. I do not think any…

Started by truredhead in General Discussion. Last reply by John 13 hours ago.

Cannabis use in IBS 4 Replies

To all patients with IBS that use cannabis/marijuana! Dear Patient, reports from patients suggest that use of cannabis/marijuana reduces symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In…

Started by gidoc in General Discussion. Last reply by joe b Jan 15.

confused! 7 Replies

Hi everyone, Just wondering, does anyone use psyllium husks? If so, do you think they are useful? I have been using them for about 6 months now, after being hospitalised after a really bad IBS time.…

Started by Kelly in General Discussion. Last reply by morning_view Jan 4.

Social Life 25 Replies

Hello All. I was wondering how IBS affects your social life. Mine is practically non-existent. When I get invited somewhere I don't think "wow it sounds good" I think "Oh God, what if I have an atta…

Started by illyria in IBS Diarrhea (IBS-D). Last reply by Diane Dec. 20, 2009.

IBS Treatment Study

Hello everyone, A lab at the University of Pennsylvania is conducting an internet-based study on IBS. Dr. Melisa Hunt is in the process of testing the effectiveness of a self-help workbook for IBS.…

Started by Amber Call in General Discussion Dec. 8, 2009.

Pain with IBS 7 Replies

I have just been diagnosed with IBS and have left sided pain. Does anyone else experiance this

Started by Yasmin in General Discussion. Last reply by Yasmin Aug. 10, 2009.

IBS after pregnancy

so my diagestive system has been fine, up until i delivered my baby in march of 2008.. has this happened to anyone else?? my dr says IBS is from stress. but im not in much stress. i need some more in…

Started by Brittany Grice in General Discussion Aug. 9, 2009.

Bloating

Does anyone know of anything that will help with bloating? i cant seem to find anything to stop this my my stomache swells really badly after eating and is really uncomfortable medication didn't work…

Started by Sam in General Discussion Aug. 7, 2009.

test for ibs 6 Replies

What tests have everybody here have for ibs am going for a colonscopy and was wondering does anybody know what its like am terrified at the thought of it help please.

Started by gav in General Discussion. Last reply by Kelly Jun. 28, 2009.

IBS on the Radio!

Hi guys, Check out this great interview with Heather Van Vorous that I found. Heather is the found of HelpforIBS.com and author of the book Eating for IBS. This is a great interview to hear how she…

Started by Joanna in General Discussion Jun. 5, 2009.

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John replied to truredhead's discussion 'bentyl or what?'

Hello! I take probiotics. Florastor works REALLY well. Have you tired that? Also, diet is important. Look up the Paleo Diet, it really is an amazing diet. Lots of info on Google and around here as well. Feel better! Glad you are on this site!

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