Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Gastritis and IBS-C I am 24 years old and I had been having stomach issues for about a year. Finally went to the doctor who scheduled a EGD and a colonoscopy. There I got diagnosed with Gastritis and IBS-C. I was put on Linzess, IBgard, Prilosec and I take probiotics everyday. I’m […]
Sheila’s Personal Story
Sheila’s Personal Story: “My life is governed by my colon” I’ve had IBS with diarrhea for years..no constipation. My stomach pain occurs after a bowel movement and can last for hours.Some times the pain is unbearable. I take Dicyclamine for spasms and practically live on anti-diarrheals. Mine was made worse by colorectal surgery that failed. […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: IBS and a Lifelong Dependency on Enemas I am dependant on enemas. Will be 63 soon ,have used them for about 35 yrs. I had developed hemroids, had been ill ,not eating ,when I started eating, I had hard stool and forced some bowel movements. A visiting doctor gave me a bottle […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Diarrhea from stressful events I have had IBS symptoms since a child, or young teenager. I first noticed symptoms (immediate diarrhea) on the first day of a new school, or moving from elementary to middle and from middle to high school, taking my driving test etc. These were high stress situations for […]
Josi’s Personal Story
Josi’s Personal Story: Fighting for Gut Health and Advocacy with IBS-C Many of the great notables of our day would defend the widely used verb-age we all know is true “knowledge is power”, even scripture teaches us this. I have had to force myself to make drastic changes in lifestyle and diet, including staying informed […]
Brittany’s Personal Story
Brittany’s Personal Story- “You are more than a diagnosis” I have been suffering from what the doctors diagnosed as IBS for as long as I can remember. I can go for an extended period of time with just simple minor discomforts and live a “normal” life. But when I have what I call a flare, […]
Susan’s Personal Story
Susan’s Personal Story: “They don’t SEE the PAIN!” Hello, My name is Susan and I am 52. About 3 1/2 years ago I started getting Really Bad Abdominal Pain. I also have IBS C but I never thought the Pain was due to that ailment and neither do Any of the Many Doctors I have […]
AMANDA’S PERSONAL STORY
my story of my life started with ibs,then very painful spasms of pain and diarrhoea up to twenty times a day , after two children . i then had multiple surgery non bowel related ,gall bladder,hysterectomy etc the intense pain eased …then my energy levels sank, food no longer seemed to be doing anything .. […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Severe IBS Symptoms and Frequent Bowel Movements I believe I have IBS. I have weird sounding gas followed by a bowel movement. I do this whether I eat or not. It’s worse if I eat. I will go about 10 times without food. I’ll have to go about 15 times if I […]
Lindsay’s Personal Story
Lindsay’s Personal Story: Fecal Urgency & Incontinence I have suffered with fecal urgency and incontinence since the birth of my daughter in May 2012. I’m 33 years old. I feel like I am carrying a huge weight around with me, everyday is so mentally exhausting. Everything has to be controlled and revolve around me possibly […]
ANONYMOUS’S PERSONAL STORY
After 50 years of dealing with IBS may I suggest the following:What to do when IBS attacks in rush hour traffic.Prepare an emergency toilet kit and place it in your car. Some people include clean underware and pants.Emergency toilet kitMetal bed pan with absorbent bed pan liners (Walmart)2 bed pads (doggie pee pads work well)TP […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Living with IBS-C Amid Constant Bloating and Pain I’m a 29 almost 30 yr old female. I’ve been suffering from IBS-C since my mid teens, and it has become progressively worse since then. My symptoms aren’t consistant. I go through phases where my pain and other symptoms it’s unbearable, to times where […]