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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ovulation and IBS

soretum
soretum
I have IBSc and wanting to know if any females have issues around ovulation? I'm noticing more tenderness and wasn't able to go at all yesterday although my diet hasn't altered.
Any feedback will be welcome. Sorry if TMI for the blokes in the room
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was diagnosed with IBS years ago and have found it is worse around ovulation. More cramping and tenderness, sometimes loose stools and other time constipation. On occasion I will take an anti-inflammatory medicine to help. You could try that and be careful with the diet.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Heavens yes. Don't worry, it comes with the territory it seems....
deleted_user
deleted_user
I suffer from this too and am suffering right now. :(

I believe its caused by the higher levels of progesterone that occur during ovulation. I try and drink more water during this time to keep things moving, but it doesnt always help
soretum
soretum
bless you wonderful women for your honesty. I get more tenderness and thought maybe its just me. I wish it wasn't any of us but I will take the tip of more fluid and being stricter with the diet around that time. Oh the joys of being a woman!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh yes! I made a post about this awhile ago. My stomach goes completely crazy.
soretum
soretum
the joy of having two times in a month where we have even less control over the pains in our bodies. It puts my mind at rest to know this appears to be normal.
thanks again ladies.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh man...PMS and my period screw with my body so much. my IBS acts up, my blood sugars are harder to control, i feel like my immunity is weaker. Glad I'm not alone!
soretum
soretum
i hear you. I'm talking about ovulation as well. Do you have more tenderness then? If we could only morph to males while we have these GI issues.