TAMMY’S PERSONAL STORY
I’ve had IBS for over 25 years. It’s robbed me of having any type of semblance of a normal life. 43 years old now and childless because of it. Never wanted to risk pregnancy because of the unknown of how my IBS would react. Never thought I’d be a good mom because I’m not reliable […]
CARMELA’S PERSONAL STORY
I have Ibs for eight months. I got it from fighting sepsis and the four months of antibiotics wiped out my good bacteria. I then picked up Ibs. I’m 71 yrs. Old. The constant bloating, gas, constipation , and nausea have ruined my quality of life. I’m sad all the time. It’s also affecting me […]
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 […]
CAROL’S PERSONAL STORY
I’m 59 and I’ve probably had IBS since I was a child. It’s just something I’ve always lived with. Stomach pain, bloating, nausea. It comes and goes but gets worse if I’m facing changes in my life, even good ones like holidays, social occasions, my stomach flares up with pain and bloating. I get diarrhea […]
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 […]
GERA’S PERSONAL STORY
I developed GERD and IBS about 2.5 years ago. I went through a lot of stressful life events and ever since then I’ve been suffering from neverending stomach pain/ cramping and horrible acid creeping up my throat, especially when I’m trying to sleep at night. It feels ike acid is burning a hole in my […]
MR. G’S PERSONAL STORY
Been dealing with IBS and bloating for a long time now. No one talks about it or what to do about it. Doctors don’t tell you how to deal with it. No one mentions about wearing diapers if you can’t be near a restroom , which diapers to use, diaper covers etc . Have to […]
GEOFFREY’S PERSONAL STORY
I’ve had IBS well over thirty years. Besides diarrhea I also have some nausea and bitter taste in my mouth and occasionally pain under my right ribcage. I do have gallstones but I’ve had them checked and there not a source of the problem. I always have anxiety. I was curious does anyone else have […]
CYNTHIA’S PERSONAL STORY
I am 28 years old and I have been living with IBS for over 10 years. It has not been easy and finding a good diet is the one main thing I struggle with because I love food. Over the past year everything seemed great until a month ago, I recently started to feel sick […]
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 […]
ROSIE’S PERSONAL STORY
I’ve had digestion issues for a few years now. I am 72 years old. Most of my problem is bloating, looking pregnant. I was put on a low FODMAP diet and I also am lactose intolerant. What to eat? It’s been very difficult lately and if I want to go to a restaurant or travel […]
STASIA’S PERSONAL STORY
I have had digistive problems from about age 55 (I am 63 now). Mostly gastritis, diverticulosis and and IBS, which make it difficult to know what to eat. More recently it seems to be more IBS-D with urgency and even a couple of really upsetting episodes of bowel incontinence. I read everything I can about […]
