http://www.ibs-life.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome-blog.html The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Blog keeps you up to date with every new addition and update to the IBS-Life.com website. Subscribe here. en-us irritable bowel syndrome Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:09 GMT Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:09 GMT ibs-life.com http://www.ibs-life.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome-blog.html#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. Sian@IBS-Life.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:02:34 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/does-anyone-also-suffer-with-teeth-grinding-and-biting-tmdtmj-as-well-as-ibs.html 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 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:21:00 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/missing-out.html 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 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:33:41 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/the-life-of-a-court-reporter-with-ibs.html 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 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:00:54 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/i-need-help-with-my-ibs.html 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 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:59:24 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/feeling-very-low.html 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 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:58:48 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome-blog.html#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) Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:51:14 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/why-dont-my-inside-work-properly.html 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 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:43:00 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/is-this-forever.html 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 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:20:19 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/why-why-why.html 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? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:12:58 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/newly-diagnosed.html 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 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:19:37 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/index.html 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. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:01:24 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/my-fight-with-what-i-believe-is-ibs.html 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 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:13:54 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/it-wont-rule-me-anymore.html 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 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:03:09 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/getting-better-every-day.html 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 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:01:47 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/ibs-utis.html 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 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:49:22 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/sophies-story.html 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. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:24:43 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/natural-remedies.html 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 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:18:42 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/living-with-ibs-aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh.html 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 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:54:02 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/i-thought-you-were-supposed-to-be-healthy-when-young.html 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? Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:52:27 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/no-rest-and-no-where-to-go.html 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 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:40:22 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/the-first-of-a-thousand-steps.html 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. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:17:59 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/stress-really-does-add-on.html 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 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:13:47 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/loveloss.html 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 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:19:24 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/grrr-cheesy-pasta.html 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 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:49:30 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/what-is-ibsd.html 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 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:46:22 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/ibsd-sufferer.html 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 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:24:42 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/my-worst-fear.html 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. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:36:42 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/the-never-ending-story.html 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 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:36:08 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/high_fiber_foods.html High fiber foods can benefit IBS sufferers, both those who suffer constipation and diarrhea Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:07:40 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/ibs-and-anxiety.html 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 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:23:51 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/ibs-sucks.html 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 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:18:17 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/herbs-for-those-that-cant-tolerate-prescription-medication.html 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 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:16:04 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/serious-question-about-ibsa.html 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 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:09:51 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/college-girl-with-ibs.html 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 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:08:48 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/milk-milk-milk-and-more-milk.html 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 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:55:41 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/what-to-do.html 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 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:07:53 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/another-day-another-struggle.html 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 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:11:07 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/anyone-out-there-.html 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 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:10:14 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/for-last-2-years-i-am-running-away-from-friend-family-and-relatives.html 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 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:04:57 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/levator-syndrome.html Mike talks about how his Levator Syndrome symptoms were compounded by stress and anxiety Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:18:41 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/lactose-intolerance.html 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. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:35:20 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/soluble-fibre.html 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 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:25:37 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/never-give-up-things-wont-be-ok-they-will-be-amazing.html 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. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:25:08 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/needs-someone-talk-to.html 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 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:24:39 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/i-guess-it-s-ibs.html 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 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:30:23 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/fear-and-loss-of-hope.html 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 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:29:25 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/tess-moore.html 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 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:39:09 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/painful-attacks.html 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 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:37:54 GMT http://www.ibs-life.com/ibs-and-the-dwp.html I have suffered from ISB for some years now and only my family and medical staff are aware as I find it quite embarrassing to tell anyone. However I am Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:52:10 GMT