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How Do You Stop Your Abdomen Feeling Tight And Uncomfortable? I Always Feel As If I Am Full Of Anxiety And Tension.

By A myIBSteam Member 3 answers

I Experience Diarrhea On And Off For Years. I Would Rather Not Take Imodium Every Time I Have This Problem. How Do You Deal With This?

By A myIBSteam Member 1 answer

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For IBS?

By A myIBSteam Member 16 answers

Just Curious, Has Anyone Been Tested For Food Allergies And Food Intolerances?

By A myIBSteam Member 5 answers
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How Do You Stop Your Abdomen Feeling Tight And Uncomfortable? I Always Feel As If I Am Full Of Anxiety And Tension.

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Northumberland, united kingdom
A myIBSteam Member

Interesting answer Terri3. I do almost the same... but reverse. Deep breathing and relaxing, exhale and keep few seconds empty of air and take air while I feel the need to do so (nerver forcing myself… read more

July 6

Does Anyone Else Have Constant Trapped Gas In Upper Abdomen?

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Northumberland, united kingdom
A myIBSteam Member

Bentyl works for me too, but I don't like the little bachlash the day after (little pain on front and eyes). For the trapped gas : burping, burping a lot and again make miracles... in my case ;-)… read more

July 6

Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy Low Fodmap Food? My Doctor Just Told Me To Start The Diet.

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Manassas, VA
A myIBSteam Member

There are books detailing the diet. Check one out at your local library.

July 9

Who Else Hates “patrons Only” Signs?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
The Villages, FL

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.

A myIBSteam Member

I totally agree, I thought one state was going to do that, maybe in the Northeast, but then it died down.

June 2

Has Anyone Used The Painkiller Vicadon To Relieve The Pain?

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Sebring, FL
A myIBSteam Member

I have used Tramadol as a pain reliever- (I use Tramadol for joint pain/ arthritus and other pains. but it does help.

July 6

Does Salad Cause Pain

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Virginia chartottersville
A myIBSteam Member

I've discovered that it's the salad dressings that cause my IBS-D to flare up. I use a plant based ranch dressing since I'm lactose Intolerant, and I make my own version of Dorothy Lynch dressing.

May 8

Does Ibs Cause Sharp Pain Under Left Breast

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Lorain, OH

Does Anyone Else Have The Feeling Of Having Continuous Trapped Gas Mostly In Upper Abdomen That Never Goes Away?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Northumberland, united kingdom

I haven't found anything that helps at all, awful feeling of pressure too.

A myIBSteam Member

I also take Bentyl. It does help with stomach spasms.

May 11

Just Curious, Has Anyone Been Tested For Food Allergies And Food Intolerances?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Stuart, FL

Since i was tested and found out that i have many food allergies, i have excluded the foods I’m allergic to and now i feel so much better.

A myIBSteam Member

You should ask the doctor for a referral. I think most insurance companies require a referral

July 10

Dealing With Celiac, Ibs, And Now SIBO. Any Suggestions ? Losing Weight As A Result Need To Build Up Calories. Thanks

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Baltimore, MD, MD
A myIBSteam Member

Have you tried any of the plant-based protein shakes OWYN. There are others besides this one. I had to try some first.

May 15
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