Irritable Bowel Syndrome

MR. G’S PERSONAL STORY

Mostly women have IBS. Not sure why, but I am a guy with this condition. Didn’t get this until later on in life. Usual stuff like C, but take linzess and other things when blocked, then causes D. I did have an issue with very bad bloating. Looked like a baby bump. Gastro gave me […]

LORRAINE’S PERSONAL STORY

For years I have had IBS on and off. Lately though it’s gotten worse. A big trigger was a bout of diverticulitis, antibiotics, and then a bout of c diff from the antibiotics last summer. Add to that a suspected ulcer and many traumatic life events and it was the perfect storm for severe IBS. […]

BRITT’S PERSONAL STORY

My IBS symptoms started when I was 13. I didn’t tell a soul. I was great at hiding my symptoms. The thought of having to tell anyone was hard. So I would turn on the shower at home and pretend to take long showers when in reality I was in there with debilitating symptoms. I […]

ANONYMOUS’ PERSONAL STORY

Hi. I’ve had ibs for almost 2 years now. Mine is really bad to where I cant sleep and my stomach is constantly cramping up. My Dr.didnt give me anything for itDoes anyone else have ibs as bad as I do? It’s become crippling. If anyone knows of anything I can take for this that […]

ALISON’S PERSONAL STORY

Made for more than IBSI hope my story will inspire you to want more – and get it.I suffered with IBS for some 25 years. I tried everything I could, but over time the pain, bloating and food intolerance got worse – and worse.I felt I was letting down my kids, my husband, and I […]

LORI’S PERSONAL STORY

I have had severe IBS attacks now for 5 years. Have canceled vacations, knocked down weekend after weekend. I try every diet and eating style but nothing has cured them. Last night I was so sick I thought I was going to pass out. Shaking and weak and completely depleted. I have to keep electrolyte […]

CAMILA’S PERSONAL STORY

Hello everyone, my name is Maria. I’m 25 y/o; I’m originally from Colombia and live in Alabama. Yes, I live with IBS too, but the main reason I am writing this is to share with you the name of the over-the-counter medicine that helped me manage 90% of my IBS symptoms and give you some […]

ANONYMOUS’ PERSONAL STORY

Hi. I’m new to this forum. My doctor told me I probably have IBS. Went to my gastroenterologist and had all kinds of tests done. Had cat scans etc. Nothing was to be found. It’s very crippling to have this. Nothing nice about it. Wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy. Right now I lay […]

ERICA’S PERSONAL STORY

Hello my name is Erica and I am 23 years old. As a child I have always had stomach issues but I have thought It was normal because I use to eat weird food combinations like Mac and Cheese and sunflower seeds lol. I didn’t really relize that my stomach ache was more than just […]

LEAH’S PERSONAL STORY

I’m 30 years old and my noticeable stomach issues started when I was about 20, I remember living in a student house in Uni and literally sprinting to the bathroom so I didn’t have an accident. At first I just thought I’d eaten something off, but days turned into weeks turned into months. My housemates […]

TRACY’S PERSONAL STORY

Mine started in 2018 I got cellulitis and was put on antibotics, a week later I was eating something with onions and at three am I woke up in pain horrible pain, a lot of gas as well. I rush to the bathroom and got sick to my stomach, I thought okay I ate something […]