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I use Miralax every night sometimes twice a day, and it has saved me! What helps you with constipation?

Does anyone have irregular periods with their IBS

So I have decided I am sick of the stomach pain, nausea, throwing up, and the other end issues. With no help from the dr’s. I finally am going to start giving up gluten and see if that helps eat a little better, and cleaner. More veggies that kind of stuff. Is there anything that others have tried that has helped, vitamins giving up certain things? Any help or incite would be very appreciated.. thank you

Severe stomach cramps when constipated, has anybody faint as result thereof???

I need HELP if someone can
I suffer from both IBS and Crohn's Disease and I was just wondering if your back and all down your legs ache like crazy, causing you so much discomfort, you can't eat, drink, sleep, or relax
I'm in constant pain 24/7 both with my stomach, legs and back, I'm literally not sleeping at all, and cry myself to sleep almost every night.
No one should have to deal with so much pain all day everyday and night!!!!
Does anyone have any experience with this, or can help me… read more

I’d like to see public establishments post a sticker on their door indicating that people with IBS - or any other elimination disorder, bladder or bowel - are welcome to use their restroom. I hate to see the “patrons only”’sign when I have an emergent need.

The diet seems to be really geared towards IBS-D especially from what I can tell. I know when I first tried doing it it helped the bloating, but made everything else worse, because I was following all the low fiber (and often pretty heavy) recipes on Pinterest... not great for constipation or someone whose gut is triggered by heavy foods. Combining the low-FODMAP diet (modified with what I know I can handle based on the reintroduction phase) with a more personally "constipation friendly" diet… read more

Can't seem to make it to work on time due to pain, multiple bm every morning. Harassed by supervisors, they don't believe i can have problems only in the morning. They think I'm lying even with certification from Dr. Won't make accommodation for a one hour delay. Others have flex time. Not sure what to do. Anxiety makes it worse. Any advice.

once you have had a flare do you eat that day or following day and what do you eat ?
I have no diet as I dunno if anything upsets my stomach I can eat the same things and then some days have a flare cant seem to find a pattern :( but never know what to eat after one usually I go with out food for rest day or following day because to scared to eat :(