Living with IBS 😭

people don’t understand how hard it actually is having to live with it

My IBS has basically taken over my entire life, I’m constantly in pain which triggers my anxiety because I am scared to go anywhere because I’m scared there may not be a bathroom or I might get too stressed and my family and boyfriend might get annoyed because of my stress, I just feel hopeless but watching your video made me feel less alone. Thank you so much

I deal with ibs every day and people don’t understand how hard it really is.

It’s been a year and I forgot what it’s like to be my happy self I used to be. I can’t eat without anxiety and fear of the pain I’ll be in after. I’m so jealous of my friends who go to McDonald’s everyday and eat 10 nuggets and large fries everyday and have no pain while I eat an orange and get horrible stomach ache and diahrrea.

Does anyone else hae this thing where they feel very faint and dizzy during a flare up (particularly when you're trying to hold it in)?

Having IBS is awful.

IBS for me is not constant. It comes around every few months and destroys my entire life when I have it. I have noticed that the flair ups often correlate with extremes of emotion, exam periods, holidays. It is horrible, I cannot walk standing up straight, the pain is unexplainably extreme to the point where I consider going to A&E! I get IBS-C. The pain is awful where I can't even focus on my work or sit in a chair, lying in fetus is the only way through. Often after a week it is over, and I start to forget about my disease again. Sometimes it quickly comes back, maybe only a week later. Other times months later it reappears back into my life. The thing that sucks is people misunderstanding the illness - it is NOT period cramps, it is NOT me overreacting and it is NOT my diet choices!

My boyfriend and I have IBS which is unfortunate considering that we are total foodies. At least we get each other.

Mine effects me every day because mine is based on anxiety and with me being in school I have a lot of anxious feelings

I feel exactly like you, but most times I eat anyway and suffer later because I just don't know how to live without eating pretty much anything!! So frustrating...

I definitely struggle socially. I feel like people don't understand IBS. People say i'm being 'fussy' by not eating certain things but it not being fussy, it's not a free choice; it causes me pain for days!

IBS has made me literally want to cut open my stomach and rip my intestines from my body. That's how much it hurts 😭😭😭

I have IBS too and my God, I can barely do anything. I missed work today :/

150%%% relatable !!!! Had it for about 5 years, I also suffer from anxiety and it's basically left me house bound 80% of the time.

IBS is quite a struggle for me as well. My symptoms flare up randomly and with no warning. Going to work (and riding the metro with no bathrooms into and out of the city) is always worrisome. Foods that I can normally eat suddenly trigger major constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. For a foodie, it’s really disheartening. The worst is that gastrointestinal problems are not talked about as much as they should be, so it can be embarrassing to try to explain to coworkers and friends why I look like I’m in pain, why my stomach makes disruptive noises, and why I need to visit the restroom so often. Thanks for sharing your story, it helps to relate to someone and know that you are still able to have fun and live well with the condition.

I've got it to and it's ruining my life! I already have depression&anxiety and living with this brings me down even more! NOONE understands me even tho you think they do they just dont😓

Going on travel to anywhere requires so much planning. Plus I feel that I am constantly looking for where the closet bathroom is. And if there is not bathroom, my anxiety goes through the roof. Traffic is another nightmare.

IBS is the worst pain I've ever felt in my life. I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with this plague and my god.. It doesn't happen too often but when it does it feels like my insides are being ripped inside out. I literally can't do anything when it flares up. It gives me diharrea, naseau, stomach cramps that feel like I'm being stabbed repeatably, loss of appetite. It's that bad that i xqnt walk or stand up properly. The toiilet is my best friend when it comes down to IBS and endures the many many hours I'm stuck on the toilet awaiting the pain to go away.

It's so bad I'm the same 15 years no joy with anything I've tried it wears u down a lot stay positive and be strong

I'm so thankful that you made this video! I was diagnosed with IBS earlier this year, and I've had such a difficult time adjusting to the way life is now. One of the hardest parts for me has been trying to adjust my social life because many of my friends don't seem to understand. Luckily for me, it runs in my family, so they all understand. It always helps to know other people are having the same problems!

I feel this video so much. IBS is so mentally and physically straining and I feel like I find new symptoms of stomach pains every single day. My IBS bothers me every day and it seems everything I eat hurts my stomach in some way or form; I wake up and immediately feel pain. Just last night, I woke up with anxiety and my chest was hurting-for a moment I thought I was experiencing symptoms for a heart attack but it ended up just being my IBS and Acid Reflux. Never felt those sensations of being faint and clammy in the middle of the night, with muscle pain nearby, so it was concerning. Hope everyone is coping somehow in their own ways.

Oh my God, Becky. SAME!!! I am sending this to everyone I know so I don’t have to say it. You posted this over a year ago and it’s still helping people. Thank you from the bottom of my aching gut🙏.

Thank you so much for sharing and bringing us all together. My IBS pains keep me up at night and it's so upsetting and frustrating. But I enjoy watching your videos, they are a great help and it's nice not to feel alone with this even though its such hard work!!

Thank you for making this video, my ibs the last 2 weeks has been so painful, everyone always rolls they’re eyes when I mention it or cancel plans 😢

Hey Becky,
Thank you so much for making this video. You described one of the most frustrating, and isolating, parts of my life as if you were in my head.
I have been suffering from IBS... I think for most of my life. Only recently diagnosed, I grew up thinking I was just super picky, and had constant stomach bugs. I got in trouble for the number of times I stayed home, to the point where I started questioning if I was "faking it". "I mean... my stomach hurts, but I'm not actively vomiting and I don't have a fever, so maybe I should just go in. This is something everyone probably deals with". I really thought that everyone dealt with what I was dealing with, but I was just weaker. I was the one who wanted to stay home just because my stomach hurt. I didn't realize that most people would have stayed home on any number of the days that I went in, because it just became my normal.
It wasn't until I had a Gastro doc tell me (2 years ago) that my constant nausea was not normal, and diagnosed me with IBS that I took a look and noticed that most of the things I am picky about are things that generally trigger people with IBS. Its so easy to say that the kid who doesn't like vegetables is just picky, but I really didn't feel well when I ate those things.
Going to people's houses for dinner has always been, and remains now that I am diagnosed, one of my biggest fears. I've started warning people before-hand: "I'm a really picky eater because of my stomach. Please don't be offended if I don't eat what you make. I can take care of myself, I just want you guys to enjoy yourselves"...
Now that I am diagnosed... I don't know how well I'm handling it. Trying the diet stuff (low FODMAP, high soluble fiber), I have a probiotic supplement with gut probiotics and digestive enzymes, and take peppermint pills occasionally to battle symptoms. Really hard to tell if anything is helping, especially as I had to stay home from work today on account of how badly my stomach hurts.
Hoping to see some positive effect over time, but with the amount of conflicting information out there, its hard.

I can relate to everything u said I have ibs as well 😞stay strong 💪💛

This is amazing. Honestly I feel so alone and fed up with this horrible condition. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who struggles. Thank you for posting. Hope you will do some more of these videos soon xxx

got diagnosed 2 years ago and since then have felt vey isolated and misunderstood. people dont undestand how taxing it is on your legitimate EVERY DAY life. thankyou for making this video, felt like a big hug.

Thank you Becky for your honesty. I'm sorry for your suffering!
You are the first person I have listened to, whose story is my life.
Years of pain, so many doctors, tests, dietitians, naturopaths, alternate therapies, psychologists and on and on...
Work colleagues and friends don't understand and my husband tries, but I know struggles with my constant quest to figure it out.
Listening to you I don't feel alone.

Thanks for sharing your struggle Becky! I have ibs too, and havent met anyone with ibs yet, so i am struggling alone. Most people dont understand it. It took me 10 years to understand what to eat, and i am still trying to figure it out! But, i have a supportive husband that eats low fodmap meals with me!

When I was diagnosed with ibs about 5 years ago I did a lot of research, as I was in so much pain most days! I took the decision to go Vegan & have stayed vegan for the past 5 years, I stay clear of all my trigger foods & all animal products, I haven't had any pain at all in the last 3yrs 😊 I know going vegan isn't for everyone but, it gave me my life back! 😊

Sending all my prayers to people with ibs .i dont deal with it myself but now that I've watched this i feel really bad KEEP ON GOING you got this!

I can relate so much, I'm always in pain and its the worst feeling I've been in for a colonoscopy and endoscopy and all these other tests and it sucks so much the pain the always and I can barely do anything I'm practically forced to stay in because I hate going out when I feel so miserable and when I do go out the most I see are new bathrooms. I hate when people say it's all in my head the pain when obviously it isn't. I'm so happy I'm not alone and that other people can relate to what I feel. thank you for posting this

hi Becky. I'm glad I found your channel a year ago. I have been suffering with IBS for the last 12 years. my doctors tried me on different medication and none of them helped. So then they changed my diet and realized that gluten, wheat, alcohol and dairy are the main sources that make me have problems. I have pain, I have to toilet a lot and sometimes get sick or nauseous. since my diet change it has got a bit better but still have problems. last April I was in severe pain, couldn't keep any food in. It was awful, It got so bad I ended up in hospital for 2 weeks. watching your videos though shows me I'm not alone. also watching your hauls gives me good ideas on food to try. I'm sorry you have to suffer like me I feel your pain. Thank you for the videos look forward to lots more xxx

Hi Becky! I've been struggling with awful stomach pain, cramps, weight loss, and so so many digestive problems. Was on a gluten free diet for about a month which was really difficult. Have had loads of tests done on me. (Thyroid, celiac, upper endoscopy, HIDA scan, and other blood tests have been ran on me) and they still haven't found out what's wrong with me. They started giving me medicine for IBS but it's been causing me to have awful side effects like sleep paralysis. I agree with you about always having stomach pain & it bringing you down. It's so hard for me to go hangout and have fun bc my stomach hurts so bad. And it wakes me up so much at night. I relate to your video so much. Thank you for sharing!!

I loved the video, it's nice to know there are people who feel the same on a daily basis

My friend recently got diagnosed and I’m trying to learn everything I can so i can attempt to help her out in any way I can thank you for showing more what it’s like instead of just describing symptoms and how to know if you have it

sad to see such a young and attractive girl dealing with this! i am 65 diagnosed with IBS ABOUT 4 years ago still struggling with it! no pain but the bloating and general discomfort is unreal and certainly affects one's life! i am suprised and saddened by the number of young people dealing with this! all the best to you Becky and all others coping with this illness!

I love seeing this community. I suffer from IBS after immense stress and binge drinking cold drinks. Now my main trigger is the cold. When I get anxious, I feel a sense of cold sweat that makes me feel colder, triggering my stomach. During mornings or rainy days, I get very sensitive and would have to wear tons of layers. I’m so jealous of people who could live their dream teenager life and dress now they want to.

I suffer from IBS everyday. I've had it for two years, and I absolutely hate it. I constantly bloat, feel sick and go to the bathroom. I cannot eat fruit, nuts, pulses, lentils, beans, gluten and dairy. It is great that you are doing KRplus videos, it is nice to have someone to relate to! As a lot of friends and family do not understand, nor do many doctors. I find exercise helps, peppermint tea and the Low Fod Map Diet.

Thank you so much for you IBS hacks. Had IBS since I was 10 and it's been hard. It's nerve racking when going on road trips because I constantly need to have the comfort of a restroom around me. I even passed up a free Disneyland trip because of my IBS :(

I'm having a rough day with the ibs and came across you vid. Felt like you were speaking my language and were so spot on about what we go through..im 33 and got diagnosed with his when I was 27 although I know I had it all my life..I quit drinking 2 months ago and am trying to eat clean but like you said even when you stick to plain food I still get bloated and drained. The things is it takes the enjoyment out of life, really effects your mood and energy levels I feel like binge eatting sometimes to get through the days (which I try not to do). I know there's no cure so have to try and stay positive I have cut out diary and other foods etc and am trying to run a few times a week to help the bowls. The only thing I find helps is peppermint tea and drinking lots of cold water to loosen up the bowls. Make more vids good job it helps when you have people you can relate to when feel down from ibs..😎

I totally get it!! Glad I'm not alone.

hey guys, were all in this together, stay strong 💪 finally speaking to a gastroenterologist this week after waiting for six months. current state of NHS is appalling. its hard to stay positive, its hard when you know people don't understand. But we mustn't let this consume us. Let's come together, this comment section is here for you. Feel free to talk here. it really helps me to talk about my struggles. keep going pooper troopers 😉

Hello Becky glad to watch your video today. I have suffered from this terrible disease for many many years. I never knew what I had because there was no way to find out in my village. Just recently I heard about colitis/ IBS/Ibd . It nice in a weird way to know that I am not in this alone. I have felt all alone for a long time

You are absolutely not alone Becky:) I have anxiety and recently my life has gone through a real whirl wind of stressors so the IBS Bitch came out to play for Christmas. Wish I could smother her with my stocking-_- When I have to give presentations, write exams, or get together with new people my IBS flares up and makes it sooooo much worse. I have been in severe pain and cried with panic attacks because I felt like I was going to die and all my internal organs were going to explode. I thankfully have a wonderful family who helps me calm down though. Anyways, like I've said before thank you for the comforting words and support. I feel so much more calm and that's because of you. Merry Christmas Becky!xxx

Thank you so much for sharing! It really helps me understand IBS more! I was told that I have IBS but I really don't know anything about it or where to start changing my diet.

hey im 22 with ibs , had it for years now. its really bad as im only just started to kinda follow the low fodmap diet. thanks for posting this. helps alot to know im not alone. youre strong

I empathise with this so much!
Particularly that other people (including doctors) keeeep telling me that it’s psychological/in my head when it clearly isn’t! So frustrating!

A few things that helped me:
Ginger tea
L-glutamin
Slippery elm
Hot-Lemon water
ACV
Cinamon
Turmeric+black pepper
Liquid clorophyl
Spirulina
Probiotics
Digestive enzymes
Collagen / beef gelatin
D3+k2 vitamin
Omega3 (fish or krill oil)
C vitamin
Bone broth on daily basis
Liquorice root tea
Coconut oil
Pepermint oil
About food...following a low fodmap diet, dairy free (except ghee because its pure fat without casein and lactose, very beneficial for gut healing) , gluten free ass well and legumes free as well, focus on cia seeds, good quality fats like i mentioned coconut and ghee, from grains choose millet, rice, quinoa or buckwheat, as much leafy greens as much you can, raw red cabadge, soft egg yolks , try to drink at least 2l of water a day, stay hidrated, moderate excercise (3x a weak), reduce stress to minimum, and try some meditation, deep breathing, or some other mind relaxing, spiritual rutine on a daily basis, all the best for every1 :)

I was only just diagnosed with IBS after trying to find an anwser with what was wrong. I find it so hard in school because when I eat it makes me feel sooo ill. I used to feel like I was the only one suffering but I'm happy I found your channel xx

This video is the most relate-able things ever. I've had IBS my whole life, diagnosed when I was 10 and I am now 22. The main part of my life it affects is my social life I would say, like you said I don't want to burden anyone and talk about my pain constantly but, that leads to me pushing people away because I just can't do things sometimes. Like you said, if other people were in the pain you are in they probably wouldn't go out that day. People tend to perceive me as being a flake or lazy, but I just don't have the energy to explain why most of the time, and it's usually answered with "Oh I think I have a bit of IBS too"... (If I had a pound for every time someone told me that.)
Personally, I've been on the low fodmap diet since September (very strictly) which has helped somewhat. But, of course, even on a good day i have cramps, I'm just used to them. It has just made it slightly more manageable I guess. I'm also looking into candida overgrowth at the moment. It's still an absolute mine field, there are so many different things linked with my systems, I have no idea what I'm doing. But, I'm trying to become active in the IBS community rather than keep it all to myself. That's basically why I'm leaving this comment lol.
Thanks for sharing your IBS story! :) #subscribed

I know your pain. Constant struggle. You have to pretend. I do but York always in pain to the point I want to cry. just started low FODMAPS eating plan and already having results but still some pain when I wake up every morning. Keep at it darling. You have helped me a lot. Thankyou so so much xxx

Totally get it! I was constantly bloated to the point where I would constantly be asked when my baby is due. When I realised that I had a gluten and slight egg intolerance and cut them out the constant bloating went away so that I only bloat out when I eat a small amount of gluten. I still suffer with feeling bloated, constipation and excess gas with some times being worse than others. It gets really bad during my "time of the month" (sorry boys) and stress is a huge trigger as well. This week I've had to try a new hormone medication because I have some gyney issues and that triggered it off. I'm only just adapting after 5 days but it's still a bit sensitive so I have to keep food fairly bland and easy to digest. I find that yoga really helps. I do it everyday. There are certain poses that ease bloating, gas and constipation and it also helps calm the mind.

its so nice your partner is able to relate to you having IBS

Needed this to know we arnt alone, ibs is rhe worst and its so misunderstood by those who dont have it 😢 thank you for being open and starting discussion with all of us ❤

OMG! We understand each other soooo much! Thanks for your video! I have the same problems in the same situations... and people don't understand it! "It is just your mind" is the sentence that I HATE hahaha' I really wanna hug you!

Love your astrological top. I am a Pisces & IBS-D has really ruined everything

I have had IBS since I was 7. I have to cut myself off from other activities a lot because my stomach.
I also have lots of mental issues. One of those being anxiety. When I get anxious my stomach hurts so much more than it usually does.

Hey girl! I am so sorry you suffer from IBS! I started The Way of Kay to document the things I have done to heal my IBS and live a more happy + healthy lifestyle now that I am free from debilitating pain along with the depression and social anxiety living with such a weird condition brings on. Anyway, I threw up every day for almost two years, and towards the end I could barely work or go to class, I was so bloated and in so much pain with cramping and nausea. I spent a year trying every diet (FODMAP, Paleo, Keto, Low carb, HIGH carb, raw til 4, SCD) and felt WORSE! And it hit me! The reason there are so many diets out there to help IBS is because we are all different! We all have different ratios of bacteria in our gut.
I am a nutrition student and one of my professors told us while studying GI disease that the best way to ensure a proper ratio of our microflora is to eat fiber! So that's what I did, I cut out all foods with no fiber for 2 weeks and just ate whole plant foods. After doing that, I was able to add in vegan ice cream, maple syrup, and other non-whole food plant based items that normally would have sent me running to the bathroom! I just want you to know there are answers and there are a TON of success stories of people who have managed their IBS through diet and lifestyle, and attacks are 99% preventable once you find a way of eating that works for YOU. That's what my channel is all about, finding a healthy balance that works for YOU!
I wish you the best on your healing journey! Nutritionfacts.org has some great information on the microbiome I highly recommend! Also Dr. John McDougall has some digestive trouble shoot seminars here on KRplus that really helped me out!

Thank you for making this video! I mean i have ibs and it sucks as bad as you describe it, eats you life out. Sometimes i want to die, art is one thing that helps me keep going, also if y’ve never tried it, kratom does wonder for pain and can be a substitute to alcohol, it helps my ins, but it’s a narcotic natural drug, every individual is diferent, i woudlnt just recomend it, but you can read about it and decide for yourself, so many hugs, love your chanel☺️

It's totally relatable.
It's so much of frustration.
To work with this is more frustrating as no one understands how it actually feels inside..

Hi so glad I have found you. I was suppose to go out for dinner with friends yesterday, and all day I was in pain and hadn’t eaten anything all day, and low a behold, I had a flare up due to stress about going out, and ended up not going, and it’s my sons birthday today and I have been ill all morning, so I’m staying home. It’s just getting so bad now! I just don’t know how much longer I can go on like this, I’m so scared to leave my house xoxo

Having IBS as a dude is hard. You feel constantly judged by your friends, made fun of for it and none of them truly understand that it's not just "the shitting disease haha". Friends and family try to be supportive, but it's truly hard for them to understand just how awful it feels - and when you're feeling fine between flares even you begin to forget. It's a detriment to your life and it usually starts at a young age which is even worse... its lifelong.

Found this after being diagnosed with ibs in the last few weeks and I’m glad I did

at least your list is constant mine is random one day something wont bother me the next it will make me sick. but i have gurd to so yeah fun.

I find peppermint or spearmint tea helpful and the peppermint capsules before food are a great relief.

I’m 17 and I have had ibs for all my life and sometimes,, and I hate it when people who don’t have say it’s not that bad but it is because it affects my everyday life I used to run all the time but it’s gotten so bad that I just sit at home in pain I don’t know what it’s like to be normal 😭 and I’m sorry to hear you have it as well no sure should go through this it’s horrible

You nailed it exactly how I live each day...usually in the bathroom. The constant pain, bloating feeling like crap ( no pun intended) I dread going anywhere as I have to scan every loo. I can't eat out. 😫

Amen. I am here with gastritis/endometrosis /ibs that is continously getting worse to the point ive landed in the hospital for 5 days at a time on a few occasions with colitis symtoms as well i work only part time because i was let go for being sick so much having to take days off ever so often its so stressful, painful and depressing . Doctors solution to everything is just taking deep breaths and happy thoughts ..they always think we are being dramatic or are drugseekers . So many people have this yet we know next to nothing about how to treat it.

It affects my life every single day. I’m really struggling to cope with it! I hate it😫

You are so cool. You are my voice! It’s sucks. This is my life too!ibs with bloating and constipation. I want to be your friend and I thank you so much for sharing. It helps me to listen to your story which is also my story

Yes people consider me anti social but I'm not. Lost so many friends bcuz of ibs and no one understands u

Living with IBS is no joke. I also have diverticulitis so I have to watch eating greasy foods, but the flare up’s happen out of no where and the pain be unbearable. Usually happens over night and nothing like being woken up to extreme pain. I’ll sit on the toilet in the dark for 2+ hours waiting for the “plug” to come out to get relief. I’m really sorry for what you are going through

Hi I just watched your video and I can relate on so many levels. Literally my life has changed tremendously after being diagnosed with ibs. I had problems with my stomach for years. Either diahorrea or constipation, a lot of gas and constant bloating and I never knew what it was. Now that I know and now that it has escalated I am so miserable about it all. My family has big parties all the time and now I can't have any of the things at the party so I practically can't attend them because people don't understand ibs. Most people think it's in your mind but no one understands the constant pain I have on a daily basis. I'm a mother of one and my husband doesn't understand ibs at all so he thinks I'm overreacting. It's really overwhelming. I have a 9 to 5 job and some days I need to be away from work and I feel so bad cause it makes me look incompetent. I'm just so glad that there are people out there that feel the way I do and that go through the same things I do. It's really nice watching your videos it makes me feel better about my situation.

I also suffered from IBS but it was because of the contraceptive pill (even though it's not listed as a side effect). It disappeared after I stopped taking the pill, but I really sympathise with you and hope that you can find new ways to live with it. Stay strong xx

I'm 100 percent with you, I am not as strict on the diet But I'm trying and its not easy! its rough and it affects you. I try to stay busy that helps sometimes lol

I have IBS too and lately it's been a real struggle. I have only recently joined a support group on facebook and asked the questions ive been wondering about. I think it has really just dawned on me that these stomach ached ive been getting since as far back as i can remember were probably always connected to ibs.

It’s so stressful . I’ll go a few months without having no symptoms and then it just hits me and lasts for weeks and it is awful . When I want to eat I know that it will cause consequences to the point where I literally just cry on my floor. Sometimes even drinking water makes me sick because of it 😕

I really struggled when I was first diagnosed with cutting so many food out of my diet. I found, eventually, with the help of my doctor that only some foods that are high in FODMAPS caused me to be symptomatic. I also have found taking daily probiotics to be super helpful in being able to add certain foods back into my diet! My doctor also initially had me basically cleanse my bowels with some pretty strong medication to give me a fresher start and reduce the constant pain to only when i ate something i shouldnt

Thank you. I feel validated whenni see ppl telling their IBS stories. I feel less alone in this. Question, how do you deal with work? Theres so many times i cant go because of a flare up....and bosses hate "excuses"

I have IBS-M and I have a particular scenario I would like to share:
First off, IBS-M includes constipation and diarrhea
I was at Macy’s with my mom and my sister and I had been having some lower abdominal pain (this was before my diagnosis). I started REALLY feeling the pain and so I just sat down on one of the beds, and I literally thought I was going to die. I then thought I was about to crap my pants so I ran to the bathroom and sat there for 30 minutes and like a tiny nugget came out. My sister was getting annoyed because she wanted to go hole, it then when we got in the car, j felt the pain and the urge again. As soon as I got home, I went straight to the toilet, and, well, the flood gates opened. I felt fine, but then five minutes later, I got pain again, so I went back to the bathroom and had another bowel movement. The whole thing lasted for an hour but after all of the 💩 was out of me, I felt a lot better.
ALSO! Does anybody else get pain when they take a deep breath when they are having an IBS movement?
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and have a wonderful day.

Mama!! u are a life saver ❤️ I got diagnosed on Tuesday after 1 year suffering. IBS I am Happy because I was told is was Cancer
Is e bitter and sweet thing.. No cancer but a syndrome that is difficult to live whit.
thank you 😊

I suffer from IBS every since I was a child. It use to be called a nervous stomach. I've pretty much become a recluse. I just go to work and come home. Sometimes I can't even make it to work. It's affected my life in every way. I don't have a relationship because I'm embarrassed about it and don't feel like explaining it to anyone. I'm 50 and realize I'll probably be alone the rest of my life because of this horrible disease. If u decide to go out anywhere I have to really plan the day out. I can't eat anything until I get home. Sometimes no matter how much plan I can't go anywhere. It's a horrible way to live. After all these years I just learned how deal with it. Depression sets in a lot. I think it's hereditary. My dad has it to.

I'm glad I'm not the only one suffering a plain diet because of IBS, although it’s not as severe as yours. But every time I go out, the first I look for is the where the bathroom is located, and I always pray it’s a single occupant bathroom since it’s so embarrassing when I’m having an attack and multiple people are in the room with me. I don’t turn down invitations for dinner at a friend or family member’s house, but I hate it when I have an attack there since I know they hate seeing me in pain (in the abdomen, the backside and during the worse flares, the rectum), and sometimes these attacks can be messy and I don’t want them to have to clean it up. As for going to restaurants, I tend to frequent the ones that I had the least amount of attack triggers.

sometime i feel death is better than ibs

😩 this sounds sooo tough for you. I've got coeliac disease and have been told by doctors a few times when I've been with stomach pain that 'well I'd probably test you for coeliac but as you already have it it's probably IBS ok bye' 👌 👋🏼 so helpful. I tend to get it more in bad periods so it'll be bad for a couple weeks and ok for a while, seems to be random I can't work out if it's any particular foods. I think for me it's also anxiety but I don't know which one is causing which! I have the FODMAP book and should try to do it but it looks so hard 😭

Just recently got diagnosed with it after switching to a new doctor. I don’t eat at school because no matter what I eat it makes it really bad. I missed a lot of school because of it and my brothers think I’m faking it. It also made me lose all my friends because I would sometimes be in a bad mood because my stomach really hurt and I wouldn’t be able to hang out with them because I was afraid. I’m learning how to live with it now and I’ve started trying to make new friends and also my family has been better at working with me and helping me out with this.

I’m currently having a flare up and I feel like dying! Im on the bridge of tears. The pain is 10/10 😢 people don’t understand

I feel you, I have IBS, IC ( interstitial cystitis ) which is a bladder problem causing me to not be able to have tomatoes and citrus foods and a gluten and lactose intolerance. It’s definitely hard because I miss school, dance, I don’t like going out to eat much because I can’t eat much without feeling sick and my friends don’t really understand. I have Iberagast drops before breakfast and dinner. It’s amazing!!

I full understand what you are saying. I have been suffering with it since 2011 and I hate it so much. I'm always bloated and can't wear the clothes I want to and now lately I have been having pain in the groan Area. It does suck having it

I recently started taking betaine HCl and it seems to help a lot. I just take one before a meal. It doesn't help all the time, though.

I'm going through the diagnosis process at the moment. I've found following the lowFODMAP diet helps but everyone with IBS is different. You may be able to eat some foods on the lowFODMAP diet, doing the diet with a dietitian allows them to find out what foods you react to and what foods are fine. I'll be doing this soon because I know there are some foods that really don't sit well with my stomach but then there's some on the diet that I think I am fine with.
Doing it with a dietitian will really improve things, and it should really help you to have less bloating and pain.

Stay strong gyuz

Currently lying in bed trying to sleep but suffering. Bloated, feel like I’m going to barf and faint. It’s such a miserable thing to have. I’ve currently had it for four months straight now. My IBS is the equivalent of gastrointestinal flu. It’s a nightmare. I totally relate to everything you’ve said.

This video explains what I want to say to people very well. For me I hate letting my friends and partner down when Im too ill to hang out. Or if I have to ask people to go home because Im too ill all of a sudden. Cant even go for a simple walk in the park without some small symptom hanging around

I have ibs and it definitely rules my life to an extent. I’ve never really worked out what triggers it as it doesn’t always react. Maybe it’s combinations of things?

I have one constantly and when I eat salad my stomach feels like it's cramping

I have ibs d and I’ve been hurting so much, Everytime I eat I have to go to the restroom and it’s making me feel weak, I have really bad stomach pain and cramps it’s just terrible

I’m 15 and it’s so hard! I’m thinking about starting online school which might be bad for me mentally, but it’s worse with the constant pain, gas, bloating, & urge to cry in public. ive missed sooooo many school days. & whenever i tell my mom about it she says “yeah, well i get stomachaches too, stop complaining”