fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is related to fibromyalgia and it sounds like that is what is bothering you.

I had *awful* irritable bowel syndrome throughout chemo. Luckily (?), when I also had it during radiation, a nutritionist met with me. She recommended a supplement called "Acidopholis." It's the bacteria in the intestines which we all need to digest food, but chemo and radiation kill it. I used it faithfully and saw a radical improvement in my IBS. No more constipation/diarrhea. Wish I'd been told about it during chemo! (I take one called Multidopholis Plus.

But for many years I had suffered from gastro problems which i and to some degree also the docs thought it all comes from the HCV infection, now I see that these problems still remain so i went onto a doc who is speciallist in this area and he told me that eventhough it is not exactlly IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) I should treat it as it is IBS. Also I would like to add that I have had my GB removed about 8 years ago because of GB stones.

For last two years I have been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. I can’t digest any rich food. Every week for two or three days I suffer by irritable bowel. That time I am having high temperature around 100 °F.I toke Mebeverine HCI tablet for two month. But no result. I am also having acidity problem. What I will do. Please help…. Regards Kawsar .

What over-the-counter medication is available for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I was taking dicyclomine but do not have script renewal available.

Central Sensitivity Syndrome, as the name implies refers to a group of disorders namely fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches and restless legs syndrome. These have been grouped as there appears to be central sensitization, which simply means that the central nervous system has an exaggerated response to stimuli. Its a grouping no proven studies. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

I do have loose ankles that like to give out on me, flat feet, easy bruising, scoliosis, irritable bowel syndrome and hyper mobility in my toes, elbows, fingers and thumbs (they extend farther than they should). However, my skin is not elastic or velvet like. Could this be EDS even without the skin abnormalities?

Pain and fatigue in shoulder, neck, back of knees, associated with irritable bowel syndrome, low mood and chronic headaches need to be investigated for fibromyalgia. consult a rheumatologist for detailed evaluation, who would also want to exclude other pain and fatigue causes like rheumatoid arthritis, myeloma etc. If the diagnosis is confirmed, you may need behavioral therapy and tricyclic antidepressants in low doses. Wishing you all the best.

s where part of your duodenum gets compressed under the aorta, creating a blockage) or possibly Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Although, he says that if it is IBS, it's the MOST EXTREME case of it he's ever seen. One thing to note, I have Fibromyalgia. My G.I. doc says a LOT of people with FM have GI problems. FM is caused by a genetic liver/kidney disfunction, so there could be a connection.... Does anyone else with these symptoms ALSO have Fibromyalgia?

These include high salt intake,too little proteins in diet,food allergies,gallstones,H.pylori infestation,gastritis,irritable bowel syndrome,Crohn’s disease,obstructed bowel,liver disease,distension due to overian cysts and Functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS). As you are having constipation and abdominal cramps while passing stools,it is giving the possibility of irritable bowel syndrome an edge.Uterine fibroids don’t cause such symptoms but ovarian cysts can esp if they are big in size.

Hello everyone, I am a final year student in osteopathic medicine at Kingston University (greater London) and am currently writing a research project about Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I am looking for participants to take part in my study.

Hello everyone, I am a final year student in osteopathic medicine at Kingston University (greater London) and am currently writing a research project about Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I am looking for participants to take part in my study.

Hello, The various possibilities for your symptoms are gall stones,GERD(gastroesophageal reflux disease) and irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by mild to severe abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating and alteration of bowel habits. In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively).

I have general anxiety disorder, restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and possible glaucoma. lately I have been having pains in my hands and feet along with bruising extremely easily. I have random dizziness that's concentrated completely in the head then goes away with in second as if I walked off a rollercoaster. I find my self off balance & sometime I cant drink from a cup without spilling liquid down my chin.

This can be anything from idiopathic to low-fiber diet to anorectal stricture to irritable bowel syndrome; cannot exclude infection, inflammation, or cancer. If symptoms persist, see a gastroenterologist.

Have you ever been told you have irritable bowel syndrome or colitis? I have irritable bowel. Did you have a colonoscopy?

I also have irritable bowel syndrome, which is an accompanying condition of FMS, which causes stomach cramps, among other things. While I don't have pain in my stomach muscles, I do have diaphragm issues, which is common in FMS. I get winded very easily because of my weakened diaphragm. It would be a very good idea to discuss this with your doctor on your next visit.

i have irritable bowel syndrome and from my blood test results, i saw that the d-vitamin level was scale 4. the required level was scale 30. could this vitamin d deficiency cause irritable bowel syndrome?

Welcome to the gastroenterology community! IBS or irritable bowel syndrome has a common symptom of "feeling of incomplete evaluation". Have you seen a gastroenterologist about this? I would recommend undergoing some testing to determine if this is the problem or if there is a different problem.

thanks! i also suffer from Irritable bowel syndrome from a long time as a result my digestion is an issue at times as it alternates between constipation and loose motions...any advise?

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