Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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I have a severe issues with my IBS and it's nearly got me in tears. I'm going all the time. I have no issues with constipation. Not a single one. I've tried Metamuccil and the like, yogurts (various ones), fiber supplements (various), water, Pepto Bismol (suggested by doc). Nothing is working. I've tried dietary changes. Nothing is slowing me down. I go between 6-12 times a day, sometimes more. And what's worse is that it isn't always in great quantity and that upsets me too because I feel like I have to go so very badly and that I'm going to burst if I don't so I go back to the bathroom quick and then I go and there's hardly anything to get rid of. And I'm so very often sore on the bum because of it. I have no relief. I talked to a doctor about a prescription of some sort and he said the one that works best for it was taken off the market due to heart problems being reported. So I'm still up the crick with no paddle or hope in sight. It's just affecting me badly. I have so many health problems to begin with that this is compounding it and affecting my depression cuz I'm constantly parionoid I smell awful no matter if I'm showering a lot or not and I'm scared to go out for fear I smell (my sister tells me I worry bout it too much and I never smell). This is just affecting me so very badly and I can't seem to live a normal life hardly anymore and I just can't stand this. If anyone has ANY suggestions on way to relieve going ALL the time, please offer them. Or if you just wanna support one another (me support you/you support me), please message me. I can use more friends who understand this IBS hell I'm in. Today is worse then normal. It's just so bad today. I just wanna cry.
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I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I can relate so much. I had the same thing going all the time. I took some stool samples and i have too much bacteria so this doc put me on a good probiotic which helps some. I still have to watch what i eat. Like a pretty bland diet. I'm also allergic to milk so no diary products. I went to this health food store and a guy there who's dad is a natural path doctor said to try L-Glutamine. I take a teaspoon of it twice a day 4000gr. It's in powder form which is cheaper and more milligrams then the capsules. It has helped me alot but not cured me. I do alot of trouble around my period which sucks. I haven't had any invasive tests yet. The one doc said that my digestion system is really messed up because of the bad bacteria. I hope this helps. I will message you, take care.
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You should do a cleanse. Dr Natura makes a good cleanse. I ahd the same problem going to the bathroom so much. Now because of my stress my body doesn't digest food. I also take aloe vera and accidophilus. They are good natural things.
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i understand u to i suffer with both so i cant win. i cut down on acid and oil foods and it helped bt in the mean time i was jus chucking imodium down my throat x
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Hello, i am 34 years old and i have the same problems i go 14 to 20 times a day I have been on all kinds of medicine right now i am on 5 different meds. Nothing is working I feel your pain because I go thru it. Its also affecting my home life. I cant go anywhere. I also have a hard time keeping a job. because i am in so much pain.. if u have any suggestions or u find something that works pleae let me know. Thanks Debbie
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I've had similar problems and was able to fix them with chinese herbs. I've written up 3 journal entries and you can click on my name/picture and read them and see if you think it will help you. Basically it's cholestrymine immediately to help the immediate symptoms and diet and a specific medicinal herbal tea made from a custom recipe. You will have to go to a chinese herbal doctor to get the best formula for the medicinal tea. I was able to fix it pretty cheaply.

This approach works for all types of IBS, not just IBS-D. My journal has recipes for both IBS-D and IBS-C.

Best of luck with it.
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