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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So unpredictable, anyone else have this?

JARob
JARob

I'm new to the group and found it when I was looking up ibs symptoms. I've got a very small area of colitis but also have ibs. For some reason, it has been flaring up for the last 4 days which is so distressing. What is happening that I wondered about is if anyone has a bout of diarrhea and then seems to feel fine for several hrs and then after eating just a slice of toast or not anything at all, it comes back out of nowhere. This morning seemed fine and I got my hopes up and then at 11:30 it hit again which dashes the hopes.  

cedarbrooke
cedarbrooke
Hi, mine is the same. Sometimes if I have to go out in the morning I don't eat or drink. Not good. I also have a bottle of Pepto in the fridge. Regret it later or the next day.
annettearizona
annettearizona
Hello and welcome...I have found that even eating nothing and we can still have issues :(
JARob
JARob
Thank you both for replying. This condition can sure play with your emotions. You have a partially good day, get your hopes up, and then it hits and you're scared all over again.
mtgal47
mtgal47
I hear you! I have IBS with constipation! I take MiraLax for that and you never know when the constipation is going to break up and suddenly you are having to stay next to the bathroom for several days in a row! I also have urgency and frequency from my urinary bladder for which I take a medication that causes constipation...so I have a double whammy going on!
mermicornassus
mermicornassus
My ibs is also very very unpredictable. And once I'm in a flare - all bets are off. I feel your pain! I have spare underpants in a ziplock in my purse just in case :)
sport
sport
I have been urine incontinent for several yrs but lately have some diarrhea when needing to go then stops?
lenapearl
lenapearl
I'm new here just been diagnosed with infectious Colitis,but this medicine Flagyl is a beast I'm so weak no appetite. This is only day 2of meds do I have to finish these before I have my colonoscopy I'm so sick. Don't think I can please help
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