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A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Ottawa, ON

I am at a bit of a loss here. I have been on this "investigation" of why my stomach sucks for the last 2 years but have suffered silently for the last 15 years.

I have had an endoscopy done a year and a half ago. This revealed a hernia in my stomach. There was not much mentioned to me about this, if it was of any cause for concern or how to manage any symptoms that I am having that could be related to it.

Three months ago, after bringing back to the table that I am still having stomach… read more

September 6, 2019
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Members rallied around a young woman feeling dismissed by her doctors after two years of investigating chronic stomach issues, with the... Read more

Members rallied around a young woman feeling dismissed by her doctors after two years of investigating chronic stomach issues, with the overwhelming message being to keep fighting, switch providers if necessary, and never stop advocating for answers. Several members recommended practical tools like keeping a detailed medical journal, bringing written questions to appointments, and trying fiber supplements such as Benefiber, Metamucil, or Miralax, which have brought relief to many after years of suffering. A recurring theme was the shared frustration of feeling unheard or having symptoms dismissed as being all in your head, met with fierce encouragement from the community to stay persistent because your health and quality of life are worth the fight.

A myIBSteam Member

Keep fighting! My new Gastro Dr. put me on a regimen of Miralax, Metamucil, and Benefil and after a few weeks I got it down to Benefiber. It’s worked for me. Thank a God and my Doctor! This is the best I’ve felt in over 5 years.

September 26, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

My doctors have given up on me because all the tests I taken haven't shown anything out of the ordinary. They keep wanting to do more tests. This is my first day on Bentyl. I hope it helps. Anyone else taking dicyclomine>

September 6, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

What is the routine and how much do you take of the miralax, Metamucil and Do you take some in morning and at night? Thanks

September 27, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

Keep fighting I’m currently in same boat!

September 22, 2019
A myIBSteam Member

KEEP FIGHTING :-/

September 8, 2019

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