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How Long Does Your IBS Flare Last? Over Indulged For My Birthday Knowing I Wouldn’t Feel Great The Next Day But Now I Am On Day 5

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Is It Normal To Have So Much Flatulence When You Have Ibs

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Ive Been Taking Reward CBD For The Last Few Months. It Has Helped With My Stomach, Bowel Issues In Addition To Reducing Body And Joint Pain

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Smyrna, TN

Is It Normal To Have So Much Flatulence When You Have Ibs

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New Jersay, NJ
A myIBSteam Member

Seems like you’re all gas but I take Charco caps and they seem to help with gas or heartburn

February 18

Does Anyone Get A Gnawing Pain Just Above Waist With Ibs

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Walsall, UK

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A myIBSteam Member

I get this too.

March 2

WelcholSHOULD I TAKE MY WELCHOL BEFORE BREAFAST OR AFTER

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Cynthiana, KY

I Have Had IBS-D Since I Was 21 And I Am Now 74. Anyone Have Success With Probiotics/prebiotic And If So Which One?

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Charlotte, NC
A myIBSteam Member

I have IBS all the time one day it D and then C.

February 18

What Diet Can I Use To Manage My Symptoms?

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Wisconsin Dells, WI
A myIBSteam Member

I started with the fodmap diet and slowly introduced different foods keeping a food diary that way I could track my triggers because you added one thing at a time. There are cook books on Amazon, or… read more

December 13, 2023 (edited)

Medication

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Shediac,NB Cnd

Hi everyone I’m getting depressed lately. My Dr.has started me on high blood pressure medication. And my bowels only function once every two weeks I’m tired and get sleepless nights. Does anyone take high blood pressure medication that does not constipate them?
Thank you

A myIBSteam Member

And the doctor didn't address your constipation? Our heart rate and blood pressure can be affected by chronic constipation. Please talk to your doctor about and increase your water to 6-8, 8oz… read more

July 13

Has Anyone Tried Flax Seeds Or Chia Seeds For Their Ibs? I Have To Be Careful Of Fiber But I've Read These Are Good.

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Hudson, NY
A myIBSteam Member

Good to know. Thanks

April 17

Anyone Have Hemorrhoids Surgically Removed Due To IBS-C?

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Niceville, FL
A myIBSteam Member

Still having issues with these things. Any help out there?

October 9
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