What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits that is not associated with any abnormali...

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Ok I just found out that I am pregnant. I'm really excited. I've heard that IBS symptoms can get a lot worse during pregnancy. Is this true? So far I have a lot of bloating and constipation, but I'm pretty sure that is from my prenatal vitamins. Let me know if you have any advice.
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Posted on 07/02/09, 05:07 pm
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Reply #1 - 07/03/09  5:39am
" hey, ive never been pregnant, but i know that alot of pregnant woman do suffer from constipation, not sure why im assuming something to do with the hormones. So if you notice your more constipated this could be a normal part of pregnancy. "
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