Hello All ,
I am 22 M, 50 Kg, Skinny weight and 5'11 inch height. I have IBS and Anxiety since last 4,5 years and because of that my weight is not increasing, i have been on and off with gym since those years but haven't saw any good result.

From last 4,5 months i am visiting this doctor and he told me to not to drink milk, and not eat any fried food, i should not eat anything related to Gram flour. As i am following this diet my health is improving but i have lost 5,6 kg in previous 4,5 months earlier i used to weight around 55kg.

I just want to ask what should i do so i can increase my weight. and also gain some strength, if you could tell me it would help me alot.

Thankyou

It's one of those nights where my stomach woke me up and it is after midnight with a burning sensation. I've been runnin to the bathroom non-stop for the past hour to the point where I'm tempted to pull an all-nighter and deal with it. Also does anyone else's hands and legs start shaking and go numb whenever they're having an episode?

For me it's kinda hard to always avoid trigger foods. I avoid most, but I have so many, which means my day to day food is so bland, that I just feel the need to eat something different from time to time, and that means at least some trigger food will be included.

I will share some of my symptoms and some of the things I do to make it go away faster, or just make it less intense. My symptoms normally stay for a whole week, so I would love to know ways to make it less of a problem.

• Fatigue: Gatorade helps a little if you are on the IBS-D side. Also, ginseng and green tea in small quantities. I also try to not stop exercising and sleep as much as I need (not always feasible)
• Watery poo: Eating a bamboo fiber supplement helps wih consistency (do not recomend it for everyone), drinking lots of water and using whipes after bathroom time to prevent any discomfort
• Bloating: Some yoga poses really help with bloating. Also, simeticone. Sometimes I do what I call "lazy yoga", which consists of getting a blanket, laying down on the matt (specially if you are tired or sore) and start with poses that you can do laying down. Sometimes I will progress, sometimes not. Hear your body, specially if you are fatigued.
• Mood swings and anxiety: I don't know what to do about it yet... it's one of my most concerning symptoms. I have tried taking probiotics as soon as I identify a flare, but I didn't see much of a difference
• Itching and dyshidrosis: another symptom I just ignore and wait to go away by itself
• Soreness and body stiffness: Another thing I just ignore. I feel like CBD could help but I have no access to it in my country (too expensive)

So since I was small, from when I remembered things, I always have lower left abdominal pain that gets so bad to the point that I would throw up. No matter how much water or vegetables I eat, once in a while the pain would still occur. Its like a sharp stabbing pain and makes passing stool extremely difficult. Moving around would become difficult since it would hurt. Sometimes, I would pass stool and the next day the pain would still occur. TMI but when I'm passing stool with pain, it would first be solid and then all mushy liquidy type. I feel like my intestines are just so bad. Once in a while i would have mild diarrhea and diarrhea. I told my pcp multiple times and she was like drink water and eat vegetable. It nothing to worry about just constipated. What should I do?

I don't know how to describe this, I feel off today. I'm just sitting and I feel heavy, not necessarily fatigued or weak.

Does anyone else also get this?

Hey,

Im looking for people who are from Germany and taking constella (linaclodid) Im suffering from chronic constipation and also a very bad histamine intolerance or mcas. I have a Lot of food intolerances and I have huge trouble with medications as well. So I want to ask If anyone could give me 1-2 capsules to try them because the medication is so expensive?

I would highly appreciate thank you 🙏

Is there a way to train the gastrocolic reflex? Because everytime ay eat or drink I feel like I need to poop.

Does anyone else ever get extreme body pain after not going for a while after eating (specifically triggering foods)? For the past few years whenever i cave and take an immodium i notice i get extreme pain in arms specifically to the point where i feel sick/have to lay down for hours. its usually cured by sleep or by finally going to the bathroom. does anyone else feel this weird pain at all?

Anyone else been hospitalized for IBS? Stomach pains got so bad I fainted and started having convulsions. Trying not to feel so isolated

22F , I haven’t gone in a few days since my IBS flare where I went A LOT. And I have a wisdom teeth removal Wednesday and I’d rather just empty my system / get a lot out now so I don’t have to worry as much on the pain meds. I keep feeling the urge to use the restroom / cramping, but nothing. Should I start taking my fiber gummies? Or should I just go ahead and take a laxitive? I havent taken the fiber gummies before, but I just want this out of me.

Been having digestive issues for close to a decade now (Started after I had a bout of jet black stool for 30 minutes one morning, couldn't fart for a week, and then was pretty much permanently constipated and/or having diarrhea after that), but within the last few years, I've noticed my ability to digest fatty/oily food has gotten worse and worse. To the point where I can't even eat pork or chicken thighs anymore without immediately getting diarrhea. I have to stick to bland, lean meats like chicken breast with the skin off.

I've heard people saying it could be a problem with my gallbladder or my pancreas. What tests should I inquire about to my doctor to rule out any issues?

As a person with IBS-M, when I have a flare-up, it will last 1-2 weeks and oscillate between constipation and diarrhea. Such as right now - I ate something bad 2 weeks ago so O had diarrhea for a good 5 days, constipation for the next 3 days, then diarrhea again for a day, now I’m in the next phase at week 2 where I’m constipated with (hopefully) normal BMs now. Usually I try to maintain to keep my routine with Metamucil/Konsyl with little to some relief.

Just curious if this is normal for everyone else? And what people consider a flare ups for themselves? (For trauma bonding reasons lol)

It's currently 5am and I've been awake for a couple of hours with an ibs flare up. Took an antispasmodic and got a hot water bottle. My flare ups are often located on the right side, I wonder if it's common for anyone else? The cramps come and go and they're strong, and when they stop I'm usually left with a dull pain on the affected side for the next day or two. Also, every time I have a flare up I start shaking 😭. It's really tiresome but I've had blood and stool tests done last year (had exactly the same symptoms as usual) and there was no sign of anything, so the doctor said it is ibs and prescribed me mebeverine to take whenever it's needed.

Has anyone here been misdiagnosed with ibs and had bile acid malabsorption instead? I was researching it after feeling hopeless because I’ve looked into everything else. My stool is a bit more odd compared to what I assume is “normal” ibs-d. It’s sometimes neon yellow and a powdery texture? I don’t know how to explain it well but it looks like if you took sand and dropped it in a bowl (not sand colored but textured). I also cannot digest certain foods, like at all. I’ve also had floating stools 90% of the time. (Also weight loss without trying, not sure if this is important).

I’m pregnant and have to take my glucose test next week. I’m kind of dreading it based on stories I’ve heard. I have emetophobia so I’m nervous about it causing nausea and also triggering my IBS. Any fellow preggos with IBS who can tell me about their experience? Did the drink screw with your stomach or cause a flare-up?

As a side note I have a huge sweet tooth rn so I regularly eat a decent amount of sugar. Not sure if this means my body might handle it better. I know people compare it to soda, I don’t drink soda though because it usually causes a flare-up.

whats up ibsties. i went to a bougie kinda restaurant, the kinda place that really arranges their flavour profiles. well, my ass really wanted to have a rigatoni with scallion sauce. naturally, i asked if the sauce has garlic, which is my biggest trigger. the waiter kinda went back and forth and then asked "are you like allergic, or just dislike garlic?" to which i said flatly that i have irritable bowel. my mother hit me on the leg and said "dont say that!!!", not knowing the struggle.

i dont wanna say im allergic because i dont wanna have to say "well its ok if the food is at the table!" and i need the waiters to take it seriously instead of me just saying i dont like garlic (which is not true LOL). i've had ibs for about 4 years and im so tired. i dont care. i cant really hide me using the bathroom for 30 minutes straight or taking 5 trips in 20 minutes. after a moment of deliberation— the waiter went, "well, i have crohns. and this sauce works for me." it was like the sun after the fucking rain brother! i know we all have different triggers and so on, but that alone was like "i will trust you with my life."

the ibs (i be shitting) disease stigma is doing so much damage to our society..... there are so many more of us than people think 😭

I have my colonoscopy tomorrow morning and am currently doing the God awful prep. My doctor didn't really give me a diagnosis, just heard my bloating, stomach pain, etc before giving me this appointment. However, they said "I wouldn't be surprised at all if it turns out to be IBS". With my recent food sensitivities, it kind of makes sense I guess.

Anyways, I'm at the stage where there's really no solids left, just liquid with the occasional random bits of matter. I just noticed that since I started the prep, I experienced almost no bloating and cramping at all. Is it normal for stomach issues to ease off while you remove everything from them?

I honestly don’t know why I didn’t think to look or ask anyone on Reddit but here it goes. For the past 2 years I get maybe 4-5 hours of sleep a night. I went to a GI doctor and they diagnosed me with IBS-C. But when I wake up very first thing I always feel like I have to goto the bathroom to poop even if I don’t have to actually go. 2-3 times a month when I do actually use the bathroom without my prescribed medication (linzess) I instantly feel heat rush over my entire body, then anxiety, then I start sweating everywhere and It looks like I just got out of a sauna. While all that is going on sometimes my stomach cramps but I always feel very nauseous and like I want to pass out. When this happens I usually get in the shower at a cooler temp and lay down but it rarely helps. My phone makes the anxiety worse it feels like. I would be so thankful for any advice, tips, or tricks that you guys use to help. Is there any meditation to help out with vagal nerve stimulation?

I just saw a GI specialist who told me my constant upper abdominal pain (right below my ribs in the middle) is likely caused by the muscles in the area and not actually GI pain (did a course of PPIs and various OTC heartburn meds with no help). Has anyone else ever been told this and have any remedies? She said it’s really hard to treat but to start with applying heat and getting massage.

Curious to know for those who have IBS - D or IBS in general ehast the difference between that and acute diarrhea from eating bad food?

I've always had somewhat of a sensitive stomach, where after eating something bad/dirty per day I'll need to use the bathroom within 30mins of eating. The stool can be mild diarrhea or full blown water. More severe ones i would need to go multiple times that day or less severe ones would be once or two times after that meal.

This happened lately twice a month within two weeks apart. When I told my friend she mentioned about IBS, and I can't tell the difference by just reading text online.

Not looking for medical advice, just looking for real life stories.

Thanks!

Kind of TMI but I can’t get myself to talk to anybody else about this so.. everyday for about 4 years I have not had a solid poop. I “poop” at least 4-5 times a day and everytime it’s just a little bit of very soft poop that I feel like I have to push out which leaves me never feeling empty and a almost constant feeling of pressure on my bladder and anus. The times I do discuss this with a doctor I was told it’s probably IBS, eat better foods. I’m only a 5’2, 21 Y/O female that weighs 118 pounds. So I did start eating a better diet and I see absolutely no change in my bladder or colon problem. I have cramping abdomen pain everyday especially when I wake up and it gets worse after I try and poop. Any ideas or does this sound like typical IBS?

I've been told I have IBS-D. I have much more mild symptoms compared to what I read here but when triggered with a bad episode it's maybe 2x a month. Over the summer I have what I call and "flare" where my symptoms lasted for 3 weeks or so. I experience bloating, cramping from mild to severe, diarrhea, sometimes mild nausea, and reflux. When it occurs i can't eat or drink anything for awhile or it will continue. Sometimes the cramping isn't bad other times it takes my breath away, especially when it's underneath my left rub. Literally can't take a deep breath or move much. It doesn't go away until I get it all out.

I have had blood tests, exam, and a h pylori test that always came negative. I haven't had the Colonoscopy. It has been suggested but I am also emetophobic and very afraid of the prep. I cannot force myself to eat or drink things. I have no idea how I'll be able to drink all that liquid and not panic or get nauseous. I know 3 people who had them. 2 out of 3 were also vomiting from the prep.

This seems so unbearable to me but I am also concerned with colon cancerr or polyps in younger people. I don't really know what to do here. It's not a "suck it up" kind of thing when you have a genuine phobia of being sick lol. What would you do?

What do/ would you guys do?

My IBS causes a lot of bloating and gas, which requires a burp to be relieved.

I live in the US, and burping is rude basically.. everywhere. In public, at home with your family, indoors, outdoors, etc. it’s even rude in bathrooms because of a lack of privacy in bathrooms.

What do I do to keep myself healthy without being rude to others?

I’ve already seen my GI and got diagnosed-ish. He gave me Omeprazole and recommended to take Metamucil and IBguard.

There’s a lot of days where I’m okay, there’s some days where I’m gassy, and there’s some days I feel weak, hungry but not wanting to eat, and pain. My stomach won’t hold the food down but I’m not constantly using the bathroom except maybe one time last week? I won’t throw up but my stool comes out black. It’s kinda random, and there’s times where my stomach hates everything I eat on my period.

Edit: Sometimes I have a hard time with water. I try to drink actual water and electrolytes. There’s a lot of the time where water makes me feel like throwing up. I’ll dry heave but not throw up.

I’ve been having a hard time getting a stool Sample. My GI ordered a stool sample and a stomach ultrasound. He already drew blood from me but nothing out of the ordinary. My follow up is in January and I last saw him a couple months ago. I’ve done the FODMAP diet as well. I’ve eaten some of the stuff that I wasn’t supposed to and I was pretty okay.

There’s been times where quite literally only a block of silken tofu has helped satisfy my hunger. Idk what to do anymore but it feels so random.

So in February one day randomly started feeling like I was going to crap my pants but nothing would come out. it was an EXTREMELY intense feeling. The next day I had that feeling and then started having issues of having to go like 10 times a day but most of the time maybe two pebbles I forced out came out and it was mostly that feeling. Maybe like 2-4 times out of the 10 I had a normal BM amount come out. I would go then as soon as I was done and stood up felt like I had to go again.

Gi Doc had me taking Immodium in the morning and Miralax at night to try and deal with symptoms and this did not work at all.

Had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, x-ray pretty much everything… Nothing abnormal was found. Went to a functional med doctor which has helped some but my progress has been stagnant for the last 4 months. GI doc diagnosed me with IBS.  I am on a strict diet etc.

I see here lots of people recommend psyllium husk and Magnesium. Would magnesium help… I am unsure because I am not sure if stool is stuck (no indications of such on any of my tests). But it feels like I still have to go even when I try to go and like nothing comes out. Which kind would be best for this situation?

Husk would be for trying to stop having to go so many times a day but I want to know if that is going to sort of make the magnesium pointless?

I was thinking about it last night and thought maybe the feeling could be gas? especially if I do not have to go the majority of the time? like maybe I'm just forcing myself to go when it's really gas stuck? I saw some people recommended IBguard...

Does anyone have any thoughts or solutions that have worked for them?

My GI doc is thinking about putting me on Dicyclomine, Cymbalta, Lexapro, or Effector. I am interested to know if this has helped anyone. I would rather not take these as it would affect my career.

Hi poop-fam. No official diagnosis but I tick almost all the Rome boxes. I’m going to make an appt with my family doc but since that’s going to be a while, I figured I’d start trying to investigate triggers. There’s nothing that seems to immediately jump out to me, so I’m planning on stripping down to the barest, blandest basics and once I’m cleared up, start adding foods in.

That being said, does anyone have any good recommendations for “clean” meal preps?

My doctors finally put me on amitriptyline for severe bloating. I basically had to beg for them to try something else because they were convinced I was just constipated and had me on meds that gave me constant diarrhea and the bloating just kept getting worse. I also cut out eggs and nightshades and started IB Soothe-R out of desperation, then a few days later started the amitriptyline. Within 48 hours my bloating basically disappeared. I have no idea if the amitriptyline would work this fast or if it was one of the dietary changes, but I wasn't complaining. Then another day went by and I started having massive anxiety and have been unable to stop crying. I had anxiety before but the crying and depression is new. I cant reach the prescribing doctor and my primary care just tells me to stay on it and if things get really bad to go to the ER. I'm scared the amitriptyline is making me depressed because I've never felt like this before, but I'm also scared to stop it against doctors advice and I'm scared the bloating will come back. Not asking for medical advice I'm just so sad and frustrated because other than amitriptyline my doctor has no ideas about how to manage my bloating and it was completely ruining my life before this week.

for the past three days ive had type 1 on the bristol chart and abdominal pain. im kind of worried what should i do??

I swear every instant noodle has at least a tiny bit of spice in it, and my sensitive little stomach can’t handle anything worse than pepper, which is a shame because the seafood ones are my favourite but they ALWAYS have spice in them. My ass is NOT beating the white stereotype