That holiday, I was sat next to the pool, bloated up like a beach ball, feeling like a wreck with my IBS.
I had had IBS for about 20 years, and my specialist told me I would probably have it for the rest of my life.…
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If you have IBS, you may feel that your sleep is not as good as it could be. By reverse engineering, you can improve your digestion – and get a better night’s sleep.…
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It’s hard dealing with work and IBS. But what if the job itself is actually making your IBS symptoms worse? And if it is, what can you do about it?…
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It is really difficult for anyone who hasn’t had IBS to understand the impact of our negative IBS feelings:
Having a body that feels out of control,
Worrying about having a flare-up and not being able to cope,
The fear of embarrassment, of not making it to the restroom in time,
Not being able to keep a good professional image,
Fear of feeling tired and sick – but having to carry on,
Feeling and being more fragile,
Worrying about being seen as cranky or antisocial.…
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If you’re feeling alone with your IBS, know that there are a LOT of IBS sufferers out there feeling exactly the same. They are putting on a brave face and trying to hide their IBS symptoms – just like you.…
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If you have IBS, do you need a colonoscopy? Does it hurt? What is colonoscopy prep like? I had a colonoscopy for my IBS. And although it was not pleasant, I’m glad I had it done.…
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