OLIVIA’S PERSONAL STORY
Hello, I’m 25 female, I’ve had Ibs mixed for about 6 years now. It began at uni with a combination of work and social anxiety. For 2 years I had constant loose stools (7-17 times depending on anxiety levels) , bloating, gas and flare ups. Eventually after uni this turned into chronic constipation (longest 3 […]
ADRIANA’S PERSONAL STORY
I had ibs constipation from a child, I’m 47 I am usually home bound, bed bound, some times I’ll be ok for a while, I can’t go without enemas. I feel embarrassed. I’m glad I live alone. But if it’s really bad I go to my mums and she looks after me.Usually I cant sleep till 5 […]
DEE’S PERSONAL STORY
I been suffering all my life with constipation and stomach issues. I have had many “exploratory” surgeries growing up. I have had laxatives, fruit and you name it. I Offset when it worked with anti diarrhea when it went bad the opposite direction. 2020 September I had a gall bladder surgery, 2020 December a nissen […]
ANONYMOUS’ PERSONAL STORY
I started this problem when I was giving my exams, the first time I remember it was at night of 2016 and I started with a dull pain with feeling of bubbles bursting in my lower right abdominal region. Then as the time passed I started to suffer constipation with pain. I underwent the lower […]
DIANE’S PERSONAL STORY
Hi! My name is Diane. I just recently starting experiencing bouts of Constipation with hard stool and difficult to push out. I do poop out some; but not all the way. It still feels like there is poop inside of me that needs to come out. I’m not sure what is going on. I have […]
JESSICA’S PERSONAL STORY
Hello to all. I came here to find similar stories to mine, to find hope and maybe solutions for intermittent chronic constipation, as I call it. From my first memories, I recall screaming and crying because I didn’t want to do a number 2. My colon always hurt and I would let everyone know! On […]
KIMBERLY’S PERSONAL STORY
Hello I am 55 and have had IBS-C for twenty years. As a child I suffered with ulcers from stress…. terrible pain. These days I’m in moderate to severe pain DAILY. I take gabapentin to take the edge off but not completely. I use distraction and meditation. I fast intermittently. Exercise mildly, and try to […]
ANONYMOUS’ PERSONAL STORY
I’m pleased to be able to share my IBS-C story. I’ve read each and every one of yours and empathise with them all. Here’s mine.I’ve always been somewhat prone to constipation, but it only became a major issue in May 2018. I suddenly developed constipation which lasted for a few days, so I contacted my […]
ANONYMOUS’ PERSONAL STORY
My name is Kate and 10 years ago Out of the blue I developed very high blood pressure.I was a very healthy mum, working full time and looking after elderly parents.I ate well, drank very occasionally, never smoked and exercised alot.I started to experience strange symptoms, such as exhaustion, feeling constantly thirsty, leg twitches, digestive […]
JOANITA’S PERSONAL STORY
Constipation and dysentry, both have been constant companions throughout my adult life. Most of it is hereditary, my brothers have it too. This has been a constant source of headache literally, for all of us. Once relieved, my mind has felt lot calmer. Otherwise i am given to fits of anger and even physical aggression. […]
YVONNE’S PERSONAL STORY
I am an elderly woman who has suffered with chronic constipation for years..My days now revolve around whether or not I can have a bowel movement…I have been prescribed just about every laxative known to mankind..I was on mirilax for about 5 years, but it is now no longer effective…My heart goes out to the […]
NATALIE’S PERSONAL STORY
About 11 years ago I was diagnosed with POTS. It took 6 months and 6 doctors to discount my symptoms completely. From the beginning my sudden issues were blamed on stress and anxiety by just about everyone. My immediate family. My friends. My trauma surgeon father in law who said my problems were above his […]
