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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akoupleofkays 06/14/2016

Hi, I have been suffering with IBS, anxiety and other accompanied symptoms for the past 3.5 years. Out of frustration from hearing doctors say it's mostly in my head and that there is no specific cure, I decided that i need to find a way to take this on because there has to be a way out. Being stuck at home is the exact opposite of what i want to do...So to keep my dream alive a started a channel about my journey to try and find a work around. (Me being me) I find it difficult to express what i'm trying to say. Hence, i chose to use a way that i know best to express myself. It also helps keep me busy :) Feel free to have a look. Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQBzV768y0eqr1iyO4SD_HQ/videos

annettearizona 06/14/2016

hello and welcome-we each have to find the tricks of what helps us and what makes things worse

adlk1234 06/19/2016

Your dr. really needs to educate him/herself on IBS if that's their belief on IBS. I have done lots of research by googling IBS and it's symptoms, etc. here on the internet. I have spent a lot of time reading the different sites as well. The ones you can trust are the sites that end in .org, the one from Web Md. Mayo Clinic, NIMH (I think that is it or close to that), and .gov sites. It is a good idea to find them and print them out. If u don't have a printer you can go to the library and they will help you for a very small fee. And, find a dr. who believes in it by asking before u go to them. It most definitely is real. There is also a site called Help for ibs.com which is interesting. Don't give up.

adlk1234 06/19/2016

Annettear is partly right when she says we each have to find "tricks" of what helps us and what makes things worse. However, I wouldn't call them "tricks" by any means. Far from it. Like I said, there is enough info out there to guide us with suggestions of things to try--you don't have to be a magician and perform tricks. This is serious business, not a magic show.

PJamela 07/09/2016

Thank you for the link to your YouTube video. I hope it helps others with the same symptoms. One thing you stated that troubled me was hypochondria. If your doctor is saying you are a hypochondriac because you have irritable bowel, then you might think about getting a new doctor. Your symptoms are real and your illness is real. I am glad that you found a way to get around with your van.

Lenoire 07/15/2016

Doctors don't know how to treat IBS because they have no training in nutrition and food. I've had IBS for approximately 30 years until I discovered how to cure it, and it has everything to do with what you eat. I think I have a post on her called "How I Cured My IBS." Have a look at it if you're interested.

akoupleofkays 07/25/2016

thanks you guys for replying...@PJamela hypochondria bcoz of IBS is more of my theory than the docs I maybe wrong though. Just trying to figure things out

michaelangel 09/18/2016

I know how you feel. I can't leave my place until I've stopped going to the bathroom. Which makes me nervous and thus making me to the bathroom more. I feel like it's an endless cycle. Hang in there. Things will get better :)

akoupleofkays 09/24/2016

Thanks @michaelangel... I know it does seem like an endless cycle. I will be trying out a few things to see if it makes any difference, will try and post updates on my channel

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