IBS

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I suffer from IBS and have for many years. When it gets really bad I end

up with ulcerations of the stomach also.

My understanding from the specialists I have seen is that the diarrhea and

the constipation are both signs of IBS. Or that constipation is a sign of

diarrhea also. It just means the body is swinging from one pendulum side

to the other and not reaching a balance.

I have gas frequently (well honestly, most of the time) and it increases at

night. I also have urgency. I have extra trouble with this because of my

sphincter (sp) has never been the same since the birth of my first child

where I had a 4th degree tear which is all the way through the anus. ICK

This concerns me as I read about some issues with DS. But since I already

have to live knowing exactly where all the bathrooms are I guess it won't

be much different for me. I have increased the fiber in my diet and that

has helped quite a bit in stabilizing this issue and of course the

proverbial drink water. I don't take extra meds for this except when the

ulcers come into the act. I take so many meds on a regular basis that I

try to avoid adding more and more.

Is there any data relating to the DS that states a connection with and IBS

condition being exacerbated by the DS?

Can my gas smells really get any worse???? Oh my, that could be something.

LOL

i