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I Have Ibs

So I have IBS, I have had it for quite some time but I wasn't diagnosed, I've actually been diagnosed quite recently. It started off with really bad gas, I've always struggled with it and suffered pain due to trapped wind. I've always suffered stomach cramps For no apparent reasons which have now been explained. It started when my mother was told she had it and then she started wondering if I could have it because before this we didn't really know what IBS is.

It's quite a struggle to have IBS because it is different for every person, and it doesn't impact me at every single minute of the day, I can have flare ups or relapses (where it doesn't bother me at all) and then it can hit hard at any moment. There is no cure for IBS so I have to deal with and I have to fight it so it won't control my life

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TimSummers · M

Nothing can be done for it? That sucks! So sorry

randompi · 22-25, F

Well, I have medication to ease the cramps and to regulate activity, and I control my diet so I don't have too many flare ups

TimSummers · M

@randompi: I guess you are on a gluten free diet.

randompi · 22-25, F

I eat some foods that contain gluten, as gluten isn't the main trigger of my IBS, my main triggers are dairy products and sugary drinks

TimSummers · M

@randompi: Sounds like eating healthy is a good thing in this case.

randompi · 22-25, F

Yeah, I have to limit the unhealthy foods a lot, which is a bit frustrating as I am such a fussy eater

TimSummers · M

@randompi: I guess once you find something that helps you will just have to stick with it. Wishing you the best of luck in your search.

randompi · 22-25, F

Thank you