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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ibs - periods for woman sorry guys

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does anyone else struggle with their ibs when they have there period ?
I feel like shite - sorry to put it so bluntly - but every month and im sick of it i get bad pmt anyway but to have my ibs kick off at same time - i been on sofa all day today slept for two hours its madness is this how my lifes gunna be
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Absolutely! The hormones are, what I believe, to be the culprit. I hear that women with normal digestion suffer from bowel problems during their period as well.
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i'm still in the research stages of trying to determine if i have IBS or not, but one reoccuring symptom i've had for years is that i get diarrhea during the first day or so of my period, but not usually any other time of the month. i guess i am lucky it does not last all day, but i have always wondered why my body reacts this way to menstruation. i don't generally get any other symptoms like cramps, bloating, or mood swings. how odd.
Randa76
Randa76
I don't know if it's related to the IBS, but for the past 3 yrs I get really bad headaches, almost migrain-like the day and night before my cycle.
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My IBS definately kicks into high gear this time of month as well as my IC and RA so basically I fall apart once a month!!!
My doctor said the same as what castle said that women with normal digestion get upset stomachs this time of month also...
I hope you start to feel better real soon...
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O Gosh yes i feel like nothing helps and i am going to die
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