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.
Has anyone ever heard that IBS can affect your pregnancy or that women with IBS CANT have a healthy pregnancy? Reason why I'm asking is I have been suffering from IBS as long as I can remember. During my pregnancy my IBS was worse than ever It was unbareble. I miscarried recently and can't help but think my IBS has something to do with it???
Any suggestions on how to have a healthy pregnancy living with IBS???
Any suggestions on how to have a healthy pregnancy living with IBS???
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I too am wondering about this. I just had a MC a month ago and the doc couldn't tell me if it was the IBS or not. But he did say that when I was TTC again that I'd have to go to a specialist like ever week or every 2. So I'd like to know anyone's advice too.
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All I know is the gas pains and the constipation were so bad during those 8 weeks espicially at night while I was sleeping I could not help but think this has to be affecting my pregnancy. I eas taking acacia organic fiber that the obgyn approved. I very scared to try to conceive again ang go thru this again
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i have not come on my period for about 1 week and half and have really bad stomach every night for last 4 nights - really hope i am not preganat
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I recentley had a miscarriage about 2 weeks ago to. my doc said that it had nothing to do with it but I am wondering the sam ething to . My constopation was so bad as well I could use advice on this myself.
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I did not know anything about IBS back when I was pregnant. I had it, but there was no diagnosis then. I had 4 very normal pregnancies with 5 live births - last ones were twins! It seems to be the hormones that set the IBS off. Progesterone is particularly the culprit for me. Never could take birth control pills or HRT. Track down the problem before you conceive again. God bless you and I will pray for you.
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