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The Beast Is Back.

It's very strange how having something wrong with you other than IBS, can make the IBS seem less severe, but so it seemed to me since August, when I developed recurrent UTI's which resulted in ultrasound scans and a cystoscopy in late December. For a little while, I was so despairing of the bladder problems, that the bowel problems seemed far less painful and worrying -- until ten days ago.

I thought initially it was a stomach bug, but it went on, with cramps brought on by eating or drinking anything, even water, and having to immediately, and I do mean immediately, get to a bathroom. Often, I would have to go straight back to the bathroom seconds after leaving it. Since I was advised by the Urologist and my GP to wash every time I evacuated my bowels, (due to e-coli bacteria causing UTI's) this resulted in me spending a great deal of every day and night in the bathroom, and using the shower to clean myself.

This can be a side-effect of Ditropan, which I am given for hyperactive bladder, as the Urologist doubled the dose. I actually went back to the old dose for a couple of days, but my bladder really noticed the difference.I did not think it was possible for IBS to get any worse, but couple it with a bladder problem and life is proscribed in a terrible way. After reading about people (mostly, but not exclusively women) with bladder problems, and that it can lead to despair -- I didn't have to read that, in fact, I already know.

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Does anyone also suffer with teeth grinding and biting (TMD/TMJ) as well as IBS?

I have been to the dentist about my teeth grinding and biting when i am asleep. i just got a night guard for my teeth, and my dentist asked me whether

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Missing out

I'm 19 years old and was diagnosed last year with IBS-D but looking back now I had flare-ups before I realised there was any problem. What's affected me

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The life of a court reporter ... With IBS

So I'm currently sitting here dreading work tomorrow because i have just had an unfortunate episode of stomach spasms and diarrhea. Although, I'm not

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I need help with my ibs

My name is Sarah I have had ibs for 5years I have chronic pain all the time I don't get A break from it I have tryed many tablets that the doctors have

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feeling very low....

i have been diagnosed with ibs now for 7 years. ive had lots of flare ups and ibs seems to be part of my everyday life. the last few weeks i have had a

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Welcome to 2012

Hi every-one,We hope you had a good Christmas and New Year. Among the IBS-Life team there has been some downtime with colds and such , therefore it has slowed us down. But we are still here, still trying to cope, and still looking for cures.

In the coming year, I will be continuing with the 4,000 milligrams of Fish Oil capsules daily, (this is four capsules) which do indeed seem to be beneficial, as their action is said to be soothing both to areas such as joints and also internal organs such as the gut and intestines. I will also be looking at the link between IBS and Irritable Bladder, since I know have both, and neither ultrasound nor a cystoscopy have shown any real reason. The Urologist told me that many people who suffer Irritable Bowel Syndrome also come to suffer from Irritable Bladder and more frequent Urinary Tract infections.

Thank-you for continuing to visit our site, and know that we are always here if you wish to post on the site, or email us

The IBS-Life.com team (Sian, Rich & Kev)

why dont my inside work properly

I have suffered with ibs for the last 20 years, at this moment in time i am getting painful spasms in my lower gut and buscopan is of little help. I have

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Is this forever?

Hello, I struggled with dibilitating IBS symptoms off and on for about 6 years and it progressively got worse 3 years ago. I was finally diagnosed with

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Why? Why? Why?

I feel so miserable.I've been reading this diary for an hour and I just can't stop crying.This is so difficult.How i'm going to live?Raise kids?Study?work?travel?How?

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Newly Diagnosed

Confused. Annoyed. Why did this happen to me? It just seems like 8 weeks ago I was a normal 20 year old girl, I didn't have to worry about what I could

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Living with IBS – Practical Advice

Friendly and practical website run by people who live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome every day. It offers valuable insight and some handy resources for living with IBS.

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My fight with what i believe is ibs

I cannot sleep, I just keep wondering why do I have to deal with the embarrassment, pain and depression, my family doesn't understand my bosses think I'm

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It won't rule me anymore.

Hey I'm 12 years old and was ment to be going to London with my school today before my stomach played up and the ibs kicked in. I'm lucky I don't have

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Getting better every day

Advice girl here not telling advice today though . i have been getting better since i have not had cheese today ,But that changed last week . I went

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IBS & UTI's

I have been suffering from recurring UTI's for the past 2 years CONSTANTLY. I have finally linked it to my IBS. I am unsure what exactly sets it off and

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Sophie's Story - IBS-Life.com book review

Sophie's Story, by Sophie Lee is a true life story of her struggle with IBS. We recently received a copy of her book and made a review on our website.

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Natural remedies

After many years of suffering I've now got to a stage where it's fairly stable with the odd flare up I follow a low residue diet Take calcium as this helps

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Living with IBS aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh

Ive lived with ibs for years but have only just been diagnosed. Where ever i go i need to know where is the nearest toilet I sometimes get stomach cramps

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I thought you were supposed to be healthy when young...

I'm 19 and developed lactose intolerance last fall...then came the IBS. If I'm this young and already having so many bowel problems what will I face later?

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No rest and no where to GO

Well I am 20, I had a baby last year, after I had my gaulbladder removed from so many stones that where stuck in it. I have been in pain for a year now

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The first of a thousand steps...

I'm new to this website. I saw the creator's vlog on YouTube looking for advice/suggestions on how to deal with my problem and it ended up leading me here.

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stress really does add on

hello world, it is advice girl here not telling advice today thought .i cannot believe how fed up i am maybe it is because of all the tension in

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Loveloss

Before I was diagnosed, with a new boyfriend I so desperately wanted to impress. My body made so many unflattering noises that to this day I want to die

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grrr cheesy pasta

well right now i am lying in my bed with a really painfull stomach! it feels like a stitch but it comes every couple of seconds, im 18 and it feels like

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What is ibs-d?

I have ibs but have been hearing people comment that they have ibs-d. What is the difference? Can someone tell me the symptoms of ibs-d

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IBS-D Sufferer

I noticed that a guy I think the name Brian gave tips on Colpamin, peppermint capsuals, and that you can buy cheaper on the internet, you need to be carefull

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My worst fear

I know it sounds gross but I'm sitting in the bathroom right now trying to pull myself together. I am out shopping with my family and suffer from IBS-D.

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The Never Ending Story

hello there first of all allow me to say that i am amazed that this site exists and am thankful for it :) ok so without further ado hear i go. im 18 years

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High Fiber Foods May Help Both Constipation And Diarrhea In IBS Sufferers

High fiber foods can benefit IBS sufferers, both those who suffer constipation and diarrhea

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IBS and anxiety

I have been suffering with IBS and Celiac disease for 13 months. I am 46 and my life has drastically changed. I am unable to work because I get so weak

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ibs sucks

hello advice girl here i just wanted to type some advice . this week i had loose and watery stool .i decided to come up with a method to fix it .so

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Herbs for those that can't tolerate prescription medication.

I have had trouble with my bowels for several years. I was in the hospital twice when my bowels shut down....not a fun time. After many tests, they could

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Serious question about IBS-A

So recently i've been researching all about IBS, and have discovered I think I may have IBS-A which is going between IBS-C and IBS-D. I have read all about

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College Girl with IBS

Hi All, I started getting IBS the first year I started college. It was terrifying and embarrassing because I would have to go to the bathroom for diarrhea

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Milk milk milk ,And more milk

Hello ,advice girl here . well I Did the stupidest thing anyone with ibs could do ,I had four servings of milk . Today I opened up my fridge at lunch

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What to do???

Hello if you don't know me I am autumn or advice girl.I post to tell about my struggle .tonight I am going to a restraunt but am very worried about what

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Another day another struggle

Hello I just started to. Use this website only so long ago. I am eleven and yet I struggle with ibs. Every single day I find myself struggling to hold

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Anyone out there ?????

So I have no friends ibs and all these problems and only eleven .I just started. Sixth grade and it is difficult for me to Cope with everything .I have

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For last 2 years I am running away from friend, family, and relatives

it has been two years when i first time faced IBS. i was in University when i feelt smell of my own. and that was the worst day of my life. i was the

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Levator Syndrome, Stress and Anxiety

Mike talks about how his Levator Syndrome symptoms were compounded by stress and anxiety

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Lactose Intolerance and Irritable Bowel Syndrome similarites

Lactose intolerance can sometimes be mistaken for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Symptoms can range from mild to acute depending on how much dairy is included in your diet.

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Soluble fibre

I recently discovered the difference between soluble and insoluble fibre. I have had IBS-D for about 10 years with sever bloating, wind and cramps. Over

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Never Give up- Things won't be ok... they will be amazing!

I used to worry about how I would go anywhere, what if there was no toilet.. e.t.c. I used to work myself up- become embaressed and scared of many situations.

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Needs someone talk to

Ive been living with ibs for 2 years now and im becoming depressed. I want to talk to someone who understands Email me! ambmae23@gmail.co

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I guess it' s IBS

Hi, I am now 21 years old and have been suffering from IBS C for about 6 years. At first I didn' t realize what it might be as I have always had bad bowel

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Fear and Loss of Hope

About a year ago I started having weird bowel changes. Violent episodes of diarrhea, cramping, a lot of really bad gas (worse smell than ever). My life

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Tess Moore

im felling bad today as ibs is going bad today , don't no what iv eating to get this bad , have not been eating wheat ,bread and im eating Gluten free

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Painful attacks

Does anyone have any advice for how to deal with agonising attacks in my upper bowel. Been suffering for two years and had many hospital admissions. Once

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