What does having IBS feel like?

I always mention how my IBS is playing up... but what does having IBS actually feel like?
I thought I'd share how my IBS feels on a really bad day and on a 'good day' (if there is ever a good day with IBS!) Everyone's IBS is different, so here's my question to you: how does your IBS feel?
Let me know by leaving a comment below!
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[@lucybreech3435]

For me an IBS attack is like a mix between severe period pain, severe bloating and upset stomaches.😭

[@maisieelliott2567]

I’m figure out if I have it currently I have to go to a Gastro Person soon and this is kind of what I feel if you have any suggestions on how to deal with it and how to deal with the pain like the kind of pushing period cramp pain I would really be thankful for that because sometimes it’s so bad I feel like nothing or break down crying

[@lucybreech3435]

Maisie Elliott When I get the bad period pain during an IBS flair up I find a hot bath/shower and then a hot water bottle on my stomach helps. Also take some anti-inflammatories I found out that dairy was a massive trigger so I cut it out.

[@maisieelliott2567]

Lucy Breech thankyou I also am off dairy I really needed so help

[@rachelhelman2098]

Same 😔

[@fyrelily8]

Best description I can relate to.

[@zaksmith3304]

Oh my God it feels good to hear that someone understands the depression side of IBS.

[@peace770love]

Since IBS began I slowly felt my personality and mood shifting to being low energy and irritable all the time, it definitely made my anxiety and depression worse and without me even realizing. The physical pain, the tense relationship with food, feeling unattractive, losing confidence and having to cancel plans which makes me feel like a flaky friend. And I feel like it has made my behavior seem more selfish and inward. It’s helpful to read other people’s comments and to know that we are not alone.

[@parkerenglish9773]

@@peace770love Trust me, IBS can be cured I had IBS not now i am completely cured with some medications and will power. You can also get rid of this problem. Don't spend even a single dollar in joining stupid programs and all. I can help you without charging anything, feel free to contact me on instagram "flourishyourenglish" or whatsapp me on [phone]

[@teocatnation4818]

@@peace770love I know exactly what you mean, I have IBS-C and have been dealing with severe symptoms since I was born and it’s honestly hell living with them. I feel so relived knowing I’m not alone.

[@jamies4360]

I totally get the sadness

[@aryanlal3251]

I’ve had Chronic Long Term IBS (including Constipation and every other type and every single symptom in the book) ever since I was born. The amount of times being in the hospital hearing that the Doctors can’t do anything and will only give you a Panadol is just pain! Knowing that if I go to my doctor to talk to my specialist for other alternatives such as hypnotherapy or a medication which won’t harm my body is too much to ask for cause it’s not gonna happen. Because this issue started when I was born caused me to lose significant weight which attracts bullying. Causes all these mental thought :( Like she explains in the video it causes fatigue all these issues, this causes me to go down in school life going from A’s to C’s and even D’s! Makes me frustrated that I’m unable to move.

[@kilokahn_x3850]

I find IBS attacks stop me from having a normal day. As soon as I feel it coming, I know the next few days will be hell :(

[@kilokahn_x3850]

Jessica Cuman i also hate how work and colleagues have no sympathy either 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@xllparalexllv5401]

I feel so sorry for you😔 I’ve been having a urge to release gas and the urge to use the bathroom, idk what’s the cause but I plan on

[@ayshaharis4859]

I had it yesterday 🙄it was very bad

[@srashtipandey8558]

Listen I want to tell you If in your country you can buy patanjali products then go ahead Because I m taking and it feels good

[@srashtipandey8558]

Kutjarishtha Kutajghanvati Chitrakativati Vilvadi churan I m taking this from one month and i think 50percent thik hua

[@robertedwardz]

I have fatigue, bloating, backache, headache, and constipation. I dont really have many good days, It seems like its constantly there! Its tiring mentally and physically!

[@lilianamedina6635]

There are many components to over the counter irritable bowel syndrome relief. One plan I discovered that successfully combines these is the Stomach Oracle Omnibus (google it if you're interested) it's the most helpful plan i've seen. Check out the super info.

[@azersamaali2016]

I've been investigating foods that trigger irritable bowel syndrome and found an awesome website at Stomach Oracle Omnibus (google it if you're interested)

[@blackberrylady6025]

Yes, same here...I might have a good hour, but not many good days..I nearly gets out...I have so many symptoms, but the fatigue is just as horrible...

[@amritapreetsingh5304]

Feel like I eat everything just to have it come back out again everyday it passing gas Constipation Diarrhea Stomach cramps bloating and my stomach making noises and when I do crap it’s like passing a brick through my but hole it’s unpleasant and Miserable

[@jessicamcdonald8449]

Amritapreet Singh this is exactly how I feel. Keeps me n the bathroom for long periods of time though and I literally have to push and push to pass gas which is painful. When I get the episodes of pain it doesn’t last long (maybe a minute) but it definitely stops you in your tracks of whatever you r doing. And they happen threw out the day. Smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ and I talked to my doctor about this but never has he diagnosed me with ibs, he ran lots of test and kinda fade the fact that I’m still hurting cause all my test comes back good

[@jodiemogensen4877]

Mine is extreme bloating, stomach burning, and painful gas. And it’s super great alternating between diarrhea and constipation. At it’s worse, I was losing hair and always tired and dizzy. I love hearing from you girl it makes me feel less alone

[@fatimakhalil7728]

Same, i feel dizzy and nauseous like all the time its frustrating :/

[@andrewhagan7788]

That's exactly how I feel everyday.

[@fatimakhalil7728]

Andrew Hagan how do you cope with it?

[@andrewhagan7788]

@@fatimakhalil7728 I actually take kratom and that helps take most of the edge off. Gives me an energy boost and makes the pain bearable. I also drink tea and listen to binaural beats and or ride frequencies.

[@andrewhagan7788]

Rife

[@estelleghost]

I have IBS-C, and on a bad day "I'm a gas machine" too and it's horrible. A lot of my wardrobe I can't wear because I'm extremely bloated. My insides feel like bubbly dense concrete. It makes me feel very down and I can't seem to find joy in the day when I'm in so much pain. Other people don't seem to understand how exhausting and painful it is. On my good days I'll still have mild pain and bloating. If I'm not constipated it's a miracle. It's nice to know I'm not so alone in this.

[@sofiapls1195]

@its me i understand you too lets talk? 😊

[@sarthaksingh6245]

I don't care if I am alone or not I just want to get rid of this IBS constipation 😓😓 . Ever since this condition my life has never been the same . On top of it my parents consider that it's just normal and they don't care . They don't even remember I have issues . The worst thing is making plans for outside which I can't because I feel good only when at home in close proximity to washroom . I have been literally through hell . Many times I have even thought of ending my life .

[@Elurin]

For me, "I'm a gas machine" is literally true! When I have an IBS attack, its thunderous farts every 5-8 minutes, from anywhere to 2-6 hours, seriously. I have no idea how my body does it. But the colorectal spasms are the worst.

[@ivonnemoss-norbury4272]

@@sarthaksingh6245 many of us feel the way you do. You’re not alone and this difficulty will only make you a stronger person. Its hard when you’re young and you don’t feel supported by your patents but as an older person I can tell you that that’s just a small period of your life and the only person that needs to love you and understand you is yourself. Look for medical help. That’s key and if that’s difficult at the moment try to have a very simple diet Ana see how that goes. What they say is to slowly reintroduce food so that you can establish what’s causing the symptoms. Also try to spend at least 15 minutes every evening meditating and being gentle with your tummy and yourself. That definitely helps me calm the flare ups on a regular basis. There’s always a way I promise and life is worth living 😊

[@keneciaesson420]

I pray we all can encourage each other I'm suffering my self it's not easy 3 weeks for me

[@harryhaddock1700]

the worst thing ever is when you have period cramps and a terrible ibs flare up at the same time

[@JosePerez-rt1kb]

This is glorious, I been tryin to find out about "ibs how to cure" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Mackorny Defeat IBS Blueprint - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my cousin got cool results with it

[@bellamckinnon8655]

Holy shit this sucks

[@addisonrylie70]

Omggg yess

[@boxgaming281]

Me:(

[@connor0684]

I have wondered about that before. You are a true warrior my friend

[@Space_Cowboy_Revolver]

My GF has this and she's always telling me how much her stomach hurts. I can't imagine living with this everyday.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I'm so glad you care because my ex never ever gave me one bit of acknowledgement of sympathy when I WAS IN THE BATHROOM FOR 3 HOURS CRYING ON THE FLOOR IN PAIN TRYING NOT TO DISTURB HIS SLEEP

[@janelleward9876]

Kudos to you for educating yourself on her disease, really shows you care. When your gf is hurting, try a hot compress on her tummy and I mean hot, almost too hot, I usually lay in front of my portable heater with the heater about 4 inches away aimed directly at my stomach, also a glass of ice water, and just your presence. There really isn’t much you can do to help her but just be there with her til it’s over.

[@Xanduur]

It’s terrible. EVERY MORNING at 5am I have to sit in the restroom for 30 - 60 minutes just be able to get to work on time.

[@addisonrylie70]

I’m having one right now as I’m watching this and I can’t describe the pain I feel It just comes out of no where and next thing you know you’re on the toilet in tears, sweating and feeling like you’re about the throw up

[@dariyaordanovich3014]

Can’t even tell how well I understand what you’re talking about. You’ve basically summarized my life with ibs for the past 10 years. Thanks for your videos!!!

[@BeckyExcell]

Thanks for watching - I feel bad when anyone relates to my symptoms as I know how horrible they can be sometimes! x

[@phillipasavory9678]

Dariya Ordanovich me too but I don’t let it get in my way your not alone always here x

[@josmit2998]

Pathogen In biology, a pathogen in the oldest and broadest sense, is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a germ. The term pathogen came into use in the 1880s. Typically, the term is used to describe an infectious microorganism or agent, such as a virus, bacterium, protozoan, prion, viroid, or fungus. Small animals, such as certain kinds of worms and insect larvae, can also produce disease. I'm not a doctor nor am I giving you medical advice. I'm explaining what I have found successful. I placed 1 inch of water in a cup. Then put 10 drops of povidone iodine in it. Performed this procedure four times in a week. Remarkable changes took place. (There is few known pathegens that can stand up to iodine.

[@roken441]

Hope you are doing well now

[@rocketshuynh]

Thanks for speaking for the millions of us so that we can relate!

[@marbelz.p6018]

Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "severe ibs" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Mackorny Defeat IBS Blueprint - ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my brother in law got cool results with it

[@TheaTheSkulldog]

@@marbelz.p6018 i have i.b.s and its severe but it started last yr 11 yrs

[@JACOB_Ortega]

@@marbelz.p6018 t0a

[@goberianchloex3646]

Yes agreed. People don’t speak about it. It spoils birthday get togethers,, Xmas , and many other days. If you don’t have it, people don’t understand when you say “ sorry can’t come over/ out today as I’m in pain” On pain days I just lie down with a blanket on and try to sleep it away. Some attacks last 4 days, for me and that entails hugging a water bottle and wondering what caused “ this bout” ......but I just carry on and be careful what I eat and try sleep:rest well x

[@mercyawak6867]

Being recommended to Dr igho channel on youTube, was a blessing after a long time of suffering, I'm Absolutely delighted, that you cured my Chronic Diarrhea completely with your super herbs, it was like a miracle, Dr igho you are indeed a Blessing Towards my life God bless you

[@bellalonn]

IBS is so tiring! I can’t handle it anymore, my parents won’t take it seriously but it’s literally hell and it has ruined my life forever

[@jarqul]

Its really sad.i cant be happy and any body cant help.go and listen to taylor swift song this is me trying.when im tired i listen to this and it helps alot mentaly.

[@addisonrylie70]

I’m having on rn and I just wanna die like it hurts so bad

[@AyushKumar-cm9dp]

Morning running and meditation it is the cure 👍,if this doesn't help use zaptra or tryptomer 25 mg (after consulting a psychiatrist).

[@jennyj2599]

I understand you 😓

[@mbeizadaphine5154]

No one ever takes it serious

[@ayshaharis4859]

I have ibs ..and i can feel something moving inside my stomach..like probably my intestine😑 Ibs made my life so hard..the pain the irritation..physically and mentally. I have both constipation and diarrhea😥

[@rosag7945]

me too, sending you love

[@rosag7945]

me too, sending you love

[@lindacullen6034]

Hi I've just recently been diagnosed with Ibs. I was freaked out by all the movement in my stomach nearly like a baby was in there. Did yours feel like that?

[@ayshaharis4859]

Yes dear it's a slight movement..and sometimes it's a quick rapid movement.dont worry dear😊🤘 you'll get adjusted to it.

[@lindacullen6034]

Thank you for the reply its a little comforting knowing im not going mad and other people are experiencing the same as me

[@SuperShortie02]

Recently diagnosed with IBS and these comments help so much!! My anxiety, depression, stomach pains, and hair loss has made me feel like a crazy person, but your channel makes me feel less alone! 🧡🧡

[@m.highley9170]

I was diagnosed almost 10 years ago. These kinds of videos weren't out when I was a teenager, so I was sort of on my own with it.

[@edwardcullen3251]

How do you get DIAGNOSED with it? It's not something that can be diagnosed?

[@m.highley9170]

@@edwardcullen3251 yes, a doctor can diagnose it since is a medical condition

[@powderandpaint14]

I hope you were tested for coeliac disease and other forms of IBD as hair loss could indicate something more serious than IBS (although IBS is bad enough!)

[@addisonrylie70]

Yesss

[@MysteriousBlue77]

An attack feels like I’m dying, intense pressure pain and liquid Diarrhoea. Sitting on the toilet 8 hours going 10x and sweating and dizzy. Daily symptoms chronic aches and soreness feels like food poisoning. Constipation feels like food is a brick with nails passing through me, but also feel really hungry so it’s frustrating. Low FODMAP helps but very difficult to stick to me safe reintroduced foods.

[@josmit2998]

Pathogen In biology, a pathogen in the oldest and broadest sense, is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a germ. The term pathogen came into use in the 1880s. Typically, the term is used to describe an infectious microorganism or agent, such as a virus, bacterium, protozoan, prion, viroid, or fungus. Small animals, such as certain kinds of worms and insect larvae, can also produce disease. I'm not a doctor nor am I giving you medical advice. I'm explaining what I have found successful. I placed 1 inch of water in a cup. Then put 10 drops of povidone iodine in it. Performed this procedure four times in a week. Remarkable changes took place. (There is few known pathegens that can stand up to iodine.

[@chelseapanda1899]

Dood yes the same for me the pain is like gripping and feels like a huge shard of glass moving through me or a heavy sharp rock moving through me !

[@strawberryrosemusic7841]

This is so relatable :’(

[@maaritdasilva3267]

@@josmit2998 what you due with that

[@benbjamun2129]

This is me today. Idk what to do

[@japanadventures5842]

I was in tears throughout the whole clip, having an attack right now. My anxiety level when I feel bad is extreme and I get very scared which makes the whole experience so much worse. Reading the comments here opened my eyes, I'm not crazy and I'm not dying... Got diagnosed with IBS a few years ago, this is my first time hearing someone else's story and it's scary how I can relate 100%

[@Hialeah1925]

How are you now?

[@carolwasson1570]

The fatigue is real. My digestive system is working so hard, and not expelling, it wears me out. I need a nap almost everyday due to fatigue

[@EMCG09]

Me too😞

[@Abel-lz8lc]

The stomach noises keep me up at night

[@KidRuben10]

@@Abel-lz8lc same bro 🥺 i usually just smoke weed but i stopped

[@srashtipandey8558]

I am losing my weight pls suggest

[@ronellfernandez2689]

Ronell

[@cilveametzger1390]

I have been suffering with IBS for so many years. In the beginning I really wasn't sure what it was until I finally was diagnosed by a wonderful gastroenterologist in Atlanta, GA where I lived at the time. Gas, bloating, alternate bouts of liquid stool and constipation, intestinal pain, frequent bathroom visits until my anus was so sore I was experiencing pain and bleeding when I wiped! I also declined dinner get togethers with friend as I had to rush to the toilet frequently. Up and down to the bathroom during the night as well as daytime and on and on. Still dealing with it but have learned to accept it. I also suffer with diverticulosis and have had a large portion of my colon removed six yrs ago. Believe me, I feel for those of you who have been suffering.

[@shifthappens2446]

What was the doctor's name I'm a Local also

[@austinhoffer6619]

Who was your doctor in ATL?

[@The12Believe]

Thank you... I'm Definitely dealing with the same thing.. I'm getting so depressed, but I keep hoping it's something I can do to get better.. God Bless us All!! 🙏It's so hard to have a relationship 😢

[@xonewordx]

I was recently diagnosed with IBS and it's so relieving and validating to hear you talk about yours because that's exactly how I feel. My mom didn't think I had IBS because I don't get diarrhea, I get severely constipated and bloated and the cramps are terrible.

[@kayceechampion9501]

This is super relatable. My mom is constantly telling me that I’m making it up and I’m like why would I make this terrible thing up?? You’re not alone!

[@sadzebracarpetter8946]

I’m currently having constipation problem. How do you get better from constipation? Please respond

[@noexonolife65]

@@sadzebracarpetter8946 I’m not a specialist but here’s what helps me for ibs constipation: 1. Coffee (sounds simple but coffee and milk always got me going 🤣) 2. Magnesium (to relax the muscles, I take the nightly ones) 3. Fibre foods (however I’ve heard they may cause a lot of gas if taken in big quantities really suddenly) 4. Going off the previous ones I found these chewable candy like things that are a bit more gentle form of laxatives. They’re called Fruits & Fibres by Ortis. Not the best taste and smell but had me going to the toilet the next morning after a week of constipation 5. I’ve seen other people mention that eating fruits like apples, pears, kiwis, figs help them going to the bathroom, so maybe make a super smoothie 🤣 Also it’s important to not be too tense when going to the toilet, relax and don’t push too much if nothing is coming out

[@sadzebracarpetter8946]

@@noexonolife65 Thank you so much! Oh my goodness! This means a lot 🥰

[@abdulmokabbir1221]

@@noexonolife65 hey there, I had a question to ask Does everyone with Ibs Lose weight or is it just me 🙋‍♂️

[@coco_roses]

It feels like someones inflating u from the inside out. While also punching your insides. And you feel like u have the stomach flu mixed with a terrible period. I tell people it feels like I'm giving birth to a baby who refuses to leave but then pain is in your stomach, back, sides, head. My tummy gets so bloated from ibs people asked me how far along I was.. Like i hate ibs so much. I've never felt so exausted in my life

[@inesroberts625]

i have the same , sometimes i thing i had 10 babys a day , no results

[@hotslili8544]

I'm actually tearing up a bit while listening to your story. Just knowing that I'm on the same boat alongside many others, including you, gives me a little comfort.

[@elenaspano5067]

It feels so validating to hear someone talk about things that you have experienced for years so candidly. I thought there was something wrong with me, so I never discussed my symptoms with anyone. I felt so ashamed. I love that we are all opening up about our experiences. IBS sucks ass but it feels so nice to know there's a community out there that understands what I go through and is there to support each other no matter what.

[@kayceechampion9501]

Thank you SO much for making these videos. I’ve had IBS for over 14 years, but since no one else ever said anything, I’d always thought I was alone. I was recently searching the Internet for other people that could relate, as I don’t know anyone personally, and luckily I came across your videos. Surprisingly, there are only 2 people on youtube, that I’ve found, who talk about this and you are one of them! Your symptoms are unfortunately so relatable, but it is extremely reassuring to know that others out there understand the struggle. Please keep sharing your journey, as it helps so much to lessen the stigma around speaking up about IBS and not going through it alone! I can’t thank you enough for sharing!

[@vickythecat1741]

The journey to diagnosis is hell too. For years, I've just been given all kinds of meds, it takes years before a doctor takes you seriously to send you off for more tests. The mental side of this illness is ... well thanks for explaining it all so well for all of us.

[@shadowman2192]

My IBS goes from diarrhea to severe constipation. I’ll get so painfully constipated I’ve actually cried while on the toilet. For those with that same issue. Drinking fiber Metamucil every day has really helped the constipation. It doesn’t cure IBS but it has been a huge help in the constipation department. It has become almost like medication for me. I hope that helps anyone with the same issue as me. God bless.

[@lazerbrownies865]

Thank you for this video, I've only made it 3 mins in and I'm already feeling less alone and more reassured. That thoughts of "this is my fault" or "why does this happen to me" have really been getting to me today. I get so fatigued and no one I know experiences anything like this, they think having a low FODMAP diet is funny, and they don't realise it can go on for DAYS. Next time I'll happily link this video, because you say it better than I can. Especially about wearing fitted clothes! Argh

[@AKTheREal]

You’re literally reading my phases of pain thanks for opening up.

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

Tight clothing bothers me the most ,it literally hurts my bowels wow

[@addisonrylie70]

Omw yesss

[@janelleward9876]

I have trouble with my seatbelt!

[@MrHerks]

I feel horrible saying this but, I’m happy to hear all this and someone finally expressing the mental aspect that I couldn’t figure out. I am new to ibs at 52 years old after having c-Diff and my quality of life has diminished dramatically! People just don’t understand it like you said, even drinking water makes us bloated.

[@waniadara4148]

Thanks for sharing Becky..I can relate 100%. Bad days - Extreme pain, the walls of the stomach feel so tight and sore almost like there is a knot in there. Bloating, belching and constipation almost everyday and YES you nailed it with the physical and mental fatigue (mental fog , low concentration and depressed feeling). Nausea and sensitivity to smells. Light headed. Productivity levels drop to almost 2% PHEW! It's a lot to deal with and other people around you are unable to get it. On good days...the pain is milder and comes at longer intervals...the swollen belly would be slightly deflated. The good days are very rare really. I wonder what causes it in the first place especially if you never had it until recently.

[@josmit2998]

Pathogen In biology, a pathogen in the oldest and broadest sense, is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a germ. The term pathogen came into use in the 1880s. Typically, the term is used to describe an infectious microorganism or agent, such as a virus, bacterium, protozoan, prion, viroid, or fungus. Small animals, such as certain kinds of worms and insect larvae, can also produce disease. I'm not a doctor nor am I giving you medical advice. I'm explaining what I have found successful. I placed 1 inch of water in a cup. Then put 10 drops of povidone iodine in it. Performed this procedure four times in a week. Remarkable changes took place. (There is few known pathegens that can stand up to iodine. The results are speechless

[@Hialeah1925]

How are doing now Wani?

[@jennymarsh5289]

You have literally described exactly what goes on in my body on a nearly daily basis. It's so refreshing to hear that I'm not the only one with these symptoms (I know I'm not...but sometimes you do feel you're going through it entirely on your own, people without IBS just don't 'get it', and I'm sure they're so bored of hearing me moan about it)...mentally it is so good to have people out there and places of information to go to, to help feel supported and understood! Thank you 😀

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

I feel like you IBS people are my family ,I swear :)

[@lizziebinx1351]

@@SRBOMBONICA86 same here!! I was having a panic attack at 4 am because the pain woke me up and watching these videos and seeing these comments somehow made me feel better. We should have an ibs support group

[@sweethome4175]

@@lizziebinx1351 awww so sweet of you..

[@devynvance7188]

I'm recently diagnosed with IBS and it's been a living hell. Your video helped me explain to my family how I feel all the time now. The only difference is I get really bad morning rush and the mornings are almost unbearable for me. In the morning I get extreme intestinal spasms along with bloating and diarrhea and vomiting. On good days I feel on top of the world. I can do the things I need to do like clean and laundry and not be locked to the toilet.

[@dianehackett4197]

Thankyou so much for putting your fodmap n IBS stuff out for us all,you make me feel like I’m not alone n recipes are amazing xx

[@wickedfrigginryan4645]

OMG this was so helpful. This is EXACTLY what I've been dealing with for years. I thought for sure I had some kind of life threatening disease, but all the tests ( I've had every test imaginable) showed nothing. Thank you so much, now I can move on with my life.

[@gracel8874]

Ik this comment is so old but yes! I’ve had so many tests and absolutely nothing, at this point Ik it’s ibs.. I’m so worried at night that I’m dying or it’s my kidney or something. One day I had severe food poisoning and now this constant struggle

[@marcelinadomalanta7085]

mam what are the test do u take?

[@DemonKitty666_]

My ibs makes me nauseous and I have actually threw up a meal I ate in front of my boyfriend and that happened when we were 3 months into our relationship. It scared him because I had cramps too. And after my vomiting attack I had never felt so tired in my life. I can't eat onions, celery, bbq sauce, salad cream, strong cheeses, sweeteners and lots of other things. I feel you! From one becky to another. X

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Oh my god, the sweeteners... jesus they are so hard to avoid now too.

[@prescottperfection6354]

MidnightFox I feel your pain, I’m sorry that happened to you. I’ve had IBS for years but in the past year I’ve been experiencing vomiting attacks more often, it’s actually become one of my main symptoms of a flare up. My nausea and the pain is so intense and unbearable that the only thing I can hope to do is to throw up to get some relief, but sometimes even that doesn’t help and I carry on feeling so nauseous after I’ve been sick. It’s worrying as well because the majority of people with IBS don’t experience vomiting, but for me it is very common. I’ve experienced more vomiting attacks now in the past year than I have gut issues for all the time I’ve been suffering with IBS. Sometimes it will come out of nowhere too, and I won’t know why it’s happened. It’s exhausting and when I’m experiencing it I feel so ill that I would rather die than be stuck in the moment. But eventually it passes and I feel so relieved, but I know that it’s going to come back at some point. I hate it.

[@reebapandith2366]

@@prescottperfection6354 yeah exactly. I hope you are fine now. The feeling that it will come back is so annoying. I cannot even lie down flat as it makes the pain worse, so I have to sit.

[@bubblegumbee1552]

@@prescottperfection6354 omg same nausea is my main symptom and I literally am nausea almost every day. And seeing nobody else saying anything was a little worrying but I'm glad someone else gets it too

[@chichinglook5091]

Hi I've recently been diagnosed with ibs when all tests show nothing. Nausea seems to be my daily flare up too. Sometimes my gut feels so crampy tt I end up vomiting.. Esp a week or two before my period. How r u feeling now? Still nausea? I'm taking zofran and zomig for this..

[@peace770love]

Thanks for the great video. So genuine and supportive to watch. My experience is that I mainly get affected by bloating, especially trapped gas. It used to be acute pain but now more of a discomfort. During the day it makes me feel drowsy and irritable and physically uncomfortable. The worst though is at night when I am going to bed. No matter how tired & sleepy I am it will just keep me up until it “passes out”. That often means no falling asleep until 5 or 6 am or not at all. Sometimes the pressure in the large intestine travels all over the body and causes weak muscles, sleepy leg and throbbing left arm, and also can make it hard to breathe normally. The pain sometimes gets acute like something is blocking my intestine. It feels like it is twisted on itself and obstructing passage. I would say changing my diet helped to improve symptoms the most. None of the prescriptions I was given my doctors helped at all. I heavily reduced bread and other starchy carbs, cakes and sweet things. Now I barely eat sugar, try and stick to gluten free, egg free and dairy free, no deep fried food, but eating unprocessed and simple foods. I tried a vegan diet for a few weeks and it seemed to help a lot too. Lots of water helps and also taking exercise, if anything for keeping an alert mind and positive mood. Walking and jogging are known to be good for digestion. IBS is always there. I try to keep enjoying food by practicing intuitive eating: what kind of meal/snack I feel I need And eating only when I am feeling at least a little bit hungry. I get bad air when I eat when I am too hungry or when I am pressured to eat when I’m not hungry. What helped a lot is to not overeat, and not to mix too many components together (for example I can eat some bread on its own, but not if it’s in a burger) I rather eat the burger with no bun and it’s fine.

[@Hialeah1925]

How are you now?

[@captainmcfilthy8569]

First its the gas, then the rumbling and stomach pain, then I cannot hold in my bowels, and i am running to the bathroom 8-15 times daily. For up to two weeks straight, Imodium stops helping after day 2 nothing can stop it, its ruined my life, it gives me deep depression and anxiety... I hope someone finds a cure for us

[@Ghoseum]

Mine is the complete opposite.. I flare up and get terrible bloating and constipation. It hurts so much and I can’t get rid of the bloating since nothing comes out

[@captainmcfilthy8569]

@@Ghoseum its such a miserable and confusing disease and nothing is worse than a doctor going “yeah sorry theres not much I can do”... like what, aren’t you the doctor here?!

[@jarqul]

@@captainmcfilthy8569 my doctors said this to me too.they said its not that big deal.i was suffering with ibs D for 3 years and now i use anti stress drugs and feel better.but im still depressed and i dont know what is my future.having job and starting a family seems far away and i fight every day to be me.i hope one day people could undrestand us we deserve help and kindness.

[@RosaSilva-jz1wj]

You described my symptoms exactly. I would only add that it is even more depressing when you talk with the doctors and they look at you and you feel as you are talking nonsense. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

[@acrowdedjourney667]

Thank you so very much for addressing the mental pain and embarrassment that goes along with this! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@sharonpearce1352]

I am 56 and went into hospital with colitis ibd and also have ibs and that is horrible, thank you heaps it was like listening to my own thoughts and wow do i know that feeling of if i dont go in the morning i am so down for the rest of the day, I also am so tired of BEING SICK AND TIRED. It was really good watching you i dont feel so alone. Love from Australia.

[@terrykoutsioukis]

Hi Becky. I'm a male, that I have been diagnosed with Diverticula disease in the past few years but also GERD and after many test have all concluded I have IBS as well. Your videos are great and people need to know how we feel. Because people who don't suffer have no idea what it feels like! It's a NIGHTMARE!!..

[@tareknoury]

I am having a huge ibs attack since yesterday...listening to you makes my aches a lot better. My IBS hurts mentally more than physically. I get heart palpitations, and higher blood pressure also when my depression and body aches worsen. It is a vicious cycle, and yeah it is better in the morning. God bless you dear ❤️

[@provassi6675]

Do you experience the symptoms regularly or most often? The heart palpitations .. do you have this when you're so stressed about it or when ibs flare ups?

[@rishabhrajput._]

IBS is easily curable through ayurveda(ancient methods for treating various disease in India) If you want to cure ibs you have to take following medicine for aprox 4-6 month with strict diet and yoga poses but have no idea these medicine is available in your country but you can get these medicine from India if you have any friend or relative - Bilvadi churan Or belgiri churan (1tabkespoon after meal morning and after dinner) -kutajghanvati(2-2 tablets after meal) -chitrakadi vati( " " " ") -kurtajharista syrup ( 4 tablespoon with equal amount of water two time after meal) it's good to cure loose motion and you can take ishabol instant of this if you have constipation. I was also suffer from IBS and now iam totally fine Thank you 😊

[@patricewashington888]

100 percent how I feel Pray everything get better for all

[@hetehoenen]

Thanx so much for this video. You just described my bad days with IBS. The low FODMAP diet helps me control the symptoms but there has not been a day without Some discomfort for months. Again thank you so much for sharing.

[@jayannadsilva]

crying that she is speaking exactly how i feel right now!! everything including the back pain is so true

[@m91se]

When i have a bad flare up, my intestines hurt so bad, that the pain radiates into my legs and my back. The worst pain is in the lower right side of the abdomen, which gets even more painful every time i step on my right foot. Terrible terrible fatigue and dark thoughts overall. However since i got the right kind of treatment it became a bit more managable and I do have more and more days without symtoms for which i am so so grateful...but it still comes back from time to time and messes up my day to day life...

[@girlygirl1242]

What is your treatment?

[@m91se]

@@girlygirl1242 back when i got diagnosed i had one whole moth of antibiotics and some ibs specific anti-inflammatory drugs (the names might differ in others countries so i don't think it will help telling) , and another month of probiotics. Now when i have flareups i usually ignore them...if it gets bad i take some pain meds and probiotics.

[@lynncatty1]

What treatments do you use?

[@m91se]

@@lynncatty1 i'm not using any at the moment, only some painkillers if it hurts really bad and probiotics for a few weeks. Initially i had antibiotics and anty inflammatory meds, but the names might differ in your country and i have no idea of the components :( i hope you get to find the right treatment that works for you.

[@lynncatty1]

@@m91se thanks a lot. Your info was really helpful.

[@jeffha4057]

You did a great job of explaining what it's like to have IBS.

[@ahsokatano5394]

crying while watching this

[@whereswanda]

OMG! thank you so much Becky for sharing your video. It's so spot on, and it's like you're channeling me! Everything, every symptom you describe . . . is Me, since I've been 5 years old. Even though it was terrible constipation and pain in the early years, it progressed in my 20s to the full gambit of symptoms you describe yourself. However, for me, it's mostly emotional and stress aggravated. I've always been considered a strong woman. You can count on me to hold things together and help others. I don't fall apart immediately when something hits me. Oh no . . . but 3 days later, after I've shoved my emotions way down into my lower gut . . . the suffering rears its head and lasts sometimes for weeks.

[@bradleywatts3581]

Its so nice hearing someone actually describe the symptoms exactly, ive been thinking im dying of something 🤣

[@undercoverbrotherpro2a282]

Depressed, tired all day, bloating and lots of pain every day

[@filipaferreira4851]

I can’t believe I found your channel I have been struggling with the symptoms for almost 2 years…. Done all the tests and it kept on going and making me (a depressed person) gain severe anxiety. I am now in terapy wich is helping a bit but still have no diagnose for a disease that i’m 100% sure I have! Watching this video made me burst into tears because it’s exactly how I feel, I knew I wasn’t crazy

[@ponck55]

Perfect description, thanks Don't have to explain to relatives & friend! You do it so well 😘

[@WavySticks]

I’ve looked into it what’s worked for me is having a planner of when you eat and you need to eat on a schedule and make sure not to eat fast drink water and make sure stress is out

[@stephanied3752]

I have ibs and it feels like my intestines are moving in my stomach stomach pain Bloating and acid fatigued it’s physically and mentally draining your Chanel inspired me to make my own

[@lindacullen6034]

I literally was freaking out with the movement around my abdomen i took about 20 pregnancy test relieved to read your comment.. does this movement stop or is it constant ive only recently been diagnosed with IBS

[@manuelfarcas1023]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I found comfort in this! Hoping you'll be feeling better!

[@pinkkoyun746]

Thanks for sharing your experience with IBS because it's so supportive to hear that other people have the same issues and the very same curvey journey with this disease. At the moment I try do keep the FODMAP diet combined with intermittent fasting. 16 hours of not eating is a huge relief to me. I feel a bit better but it stays bumpy every now and then.

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

I feel the best when I don't eat for a LOOONG time ,sadly I am skinny and can't afford to lose weight

[@jkalb1744]

Listening you describe your ibs symptoms was like hearing my own. My family does not understand. At Thanksgiving I did not realize there were onions in a dish ( my fault I should of asked,) and it kinda of made me panic ( that's a major trigger for me,) and my family was like you' LL be fine just pass the gas out. I tried to explain that it doesn't pass just sits in there making me miserable. the pain has been so bad.i have ended up at the ER.

[@KJ-wq6gc]

Same thing happened to me but for garlic! I’m all, “this dip is great what is it?”, “oh that’s just white beans and roasted garlic”. Ugh.

[@jkalb1744]

@@KJ-wq6gc sorry!!! It's hard to be social sometimes...every social occasion usually has food involved

[@janelleward9876]

Thanksgiving is hell for me too. My family doesn’t understand my disease and they think I’m faking and/or should just get over it. They get angry when I don’t eat with the family but I know within 30 mins of eating I’m going to have to go home because of the pain so I try to wait as long as I can to eat. And then they get angry when I inevitably have to leave because they think I’m leaving too soon and my family usually has to leave with me cuz we all came in the same car. Then my family gets mad at me cuz I’m making my mom dad and brother leave early. It’s a clusterfu*k and it happens at almost every family meal.

[@bulelwangemane]

Omg!! Onions are the devil

[@fancy2.096]

Samee😞😞😞

[@paige393]

I was recently diagnosed with IBS and it feels good to know I’m not alone!😌

[@charcharreid]

Me too.

[@notlogan8341]

Every symptom you have, I have - it’s nice to know I’m not alone!

[@alicebanks3230]

Ooo 😱My Goodness Becky THANK YOU so much for saving me sooo much Time 🧭.....1st of all by getting to the point ! then you were sticking to the point of how we feel and you did ALL this without all of the confusing MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, yet You did a EXCELLENT job for us. .. Your Explanation was done without any HI-Tech Visual effects, no cute little witty sketches or drawings of our Organs, etc... and what was so much MORE impressive to me was the fact that this video was done in such a "SHORT" time and since you're very knowledgable on IBS it's like you had MERCY on us out here knowing that most of our⌛ 24 days are FILLED with fighting🤺 PAIN. My LADY you are 😇QUEEN👸.... in you're CALLING I must say 🤩....!!! Thank you once again and I'm sending you Much LOVE 🥰 from Mama Banks--here in Las Vegas, NV retired but working VOLUNTEER/PHILANTHROPIST for 33 years Soon Babies!!

[@worldofhospitality4326]

I feel you Becky, I am a 39-year old man who just started experiencing IBS. It’s good to know that I am not the only one out there.... At what age did you start experiencing IBS?

[@xKaasiekx]

I can relate to everything you said. I've been struggling with IBS since primary school. I have pains, constipation, excessive gas every single time I eat ANYTHING. It's like my belly doesn't tolerate any kind of food. Sometimes, I can't move because I feel so 'heavy' and going out is very uncomfortable. It's like I had to carry the pregnant belly. But travelling with other people seems the worst. I'm so ashamed to use the toilet when other people are around.. I feel bad to anyone who struggles with IBS. Not only you feel bad physically but also mentally..:/

[@provassi6675]

It is worst every day or sometimes all the symptoms go away all together? Or sometimes some goes away n some still stays badly . I mn does the symptoms ever go away fully like one day you didn't experience any of these?

[@provassi6675]

What was your age then when it started?

[@FredGraham-uu3ij]

Hello

[@staceyrobinson6170]

OMG you just described everything I’ve been feeling! I was beginning to think I was going crazy! I used to be able to eat anything, no problems….now I’m worried every time I eat something.

[@tinalauzon8136]

Wow thank you tell us about your IBS. I've been strugguling to relieve my IBS symptoms since 10 years and I totally agree with all you are saying. It's good to know that I'm not alone and people can understand. I am a positive person, but it drains so much of my energy in my "bad days/weeks".

[@FredGraham-uu3ij]

Hello Tina

[@KK-rh7wt]

My life: Abdominal pains Back pains Burping Farting or lack of Constipation Movement in my stomach like a baby moving. Constantly tired and find it hard to stand up for a long time but more pain wheni sit or lay down????.l Pain relief help but only for about 2 hours or so, soon after it's worn out of my body, the pain all comes back again. 😔

[@2000Biz]

I have almost everything you said and I feel like I can't stand for too long with my left leg

[@kirtichoudhary6438]

+ itchy skin

[@heathertea2704]

Add Itchy skin, water retention, breathing issues also. Devastating 😓

[@leapingjoseph8462]

@@2000Biz Right leg for me.

[@leapingjoseph8462]

@@kirtichoudhary6438 , have most of symptoms, but only noticed lately I have itchy skin.

[@chelseapanda1899]

Thank you for sharing your experience !! I was shaking my head up and down to like 80 percent of what you where saying because it’s exactly the same for me ! Honestly I’m here because I’m seeking help with my situation I feel I am suffering from chronic IBS symptoms though I have not been diagnosed yet I feel my symptoms match almost identical to yours ! For me I don’t have that many good days the good days are so rare and far between ! I have found recently some things that are now helping me cope . One thing I highly recommend everyone who is experiencing these symptoms to start a food diary ! This has helped me ten fold by pin pointing exactly what it it’s that I’m eating that my body isn’t okay with ! So far my research has concluded that I cannot eat dairy of any kind even in small amounts my body is affected. I also found that I cannot drink carbonated drinks every time I indulge in one I am so bloated I can’t stand it it feels like I’m going to explode from my lower belly and it’s like beyond uncomfortable and it’s excruciating. Another trigger for me is chocolate 😥😭🥺 .............. *long sigh and pause* I already can’t eat cheese my one true love in life and now I can’t tolerate chocolate either 💔 so girl I completely get you when you say that this condition can make you feel super down ! I have on and off depression and sometime it stems from the fact that I can’t eat the things I love without being in excruciating pain :( . Side note I also suffer from PTSD and was professionally diagnosed when I was in high school and I have read that people with IBS often also have PTSD so it’s more than important for me to get good sleep and manage my stress levels as best I possibly can this definitely helps in managing my pain ! It feels comforting to know that other woman out there who are “roughing” it through their daily lives doing their best to manage their daily pain and I’m right there with you! There’s some days I can manage the pain and some day I have to call in sick from work because it’s to the point I cannot get out of bed unless I need to drag my body to the toilet to relieve myself. Those are the hardest days of my life . My job understands what I go through so that are really flexible with me but for the most part I just suffer through the pain at work and try to just step away if I get a sudden pain attack . For me the pain comes in waves just like the ocean . It’s a slow burning pain that slowly dissolves away eventually and not all cases are the same some time I get shorter recovery times in between pain and sometimes the pain lasts a lot longer and the recovery time is slower . When the pain is at its maximum it’s like no position you can put your body into helps relieve the pain it’s just gripping at you and pulling at you and almost feels like a black hole is forming within your body . It causes me to break out into a sweat ! Sometime I breathe heavily from pain . I’ve been to several doctor in the past for symptoms relating to IBS but NEVER will they diagnose me and I’m not sure why ?! I’ve had multiple cat scans done and had to take a few trips to the ER because the pain was making me want to pass out and when I got to the ER they told me I simply had diarrhea .Prescribed me an anti-diarrheal and told me to rest for the rest of the day and drink water I asked them to please diagnose me or point me into the direction of a diet that they would recommend for me and they didn’t wanna have the conversation at all they told me I needed to go to an expert which is understandable but after looking at my record collectively overtime like I wish the doctor would just be like girl yes you have it like this is what you should do blah blah blah you know? I feel sometimes like doctors are so useless and I’ve gotten myself into some debt from these medical bills and it just adds to the depression girl bleh ! My only happiness is the love and support of the people I love in my life ! Elimination of items in your diet that could be causing your flareups is essential in my opinion and it’s honestly helped me out so much by just simply taking those three items out it’s made a dramatic difference . I’m still learning about what’s affecting me and it’s ongoing honestly but I feel the more I learn the better I feel !

[@Hialeah1925]

How are you now?

[@chelseapanda1899]

@@Hialeah1925 I’m doing a lot better! I’ve made huge improvements by cooking more meals at home so I can control what food I’m eating to down to the recipe. I avoid all spicy food otherwise I’m in trouble again and I don’t indulge in dairy foods unless I take an enzyme pill to help me process it and I feel this has helped greatly but I still can’t do too much dairy foods back to back . Also I gave up caffeine except for the occasional Dr Pepper and I’ve noticed by limiting my caffeine intake it’s helped me so so much !

[@Hialeah1925]

@@chelseapanda1899 thank you so much for your response.. I’m very happy you’ve found relief. I will take a page from your book for myself. Thanks again!

[@chelseapanda1899]

@@Hialeah1925 hope your situation gets major improvements as well ! I felt pretty hopeless but lately I’ve been feeling overwhelming optimism from having good results!

[@Hialeah1925]

@@chelseapanda1899 Thank you!! 😊

[@thirsty4knowledge200]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Really appreciated ! And I hope you feel better.

[@waltz8559]

3 years later I found this video , all I can say is thank you so much!

[@daveross529]

wow this is how I feel, I'm glad I found you. The back pain is the worst. Some days if feels like there is Racoon making a winter den in my belly.

[@morganmckibbon4241]

Yes yes yes yes and yes! Especially the crazy fatigue.

[@supermamahez7231]

Thank you so much for sharing! IBS attacks are always the worst!

[@lindachapman9765]

Becky it sounds awfull for you, it must be so frustrating your amazing making these very honest videos and I am sure they help lots of people who have ibs too, as you say so many have different symptoms and experience different ways of dealing with it, your looking well I hope your feeling well as you can xxx

[@johnnyguerra5427]

Im 22, I literally think i hav 'IBS'. I SCARED, Im a competitive personal and want a high-paying career. IBS would effect the stress and amt. of hrs. I could handle. I hope I dont hav IBS.

[@melanieblanton3792]

When I was in labor with my son, the contractions literally felt similar to the cramps I experience with IBS!

[@nicolerichardson4124]

Yess , I 100% agree !!

[@FredGraham-uu3ij]

Hello Melanie

[@chrisandjasmine3077]

Thanks for the video and sharing your story of Ibs. I have Ibs with chronic constipation and it causes overflow and is part of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. I really understand what you are going through. The pain in my upper Abdomen is horrendous it's so bad even when the hospital injected me with Morphine it still was sore and that only took the edge off. Like you my abdomen really distends out into like a big hard lump and it takes days to go down and the pain is unbearable when this happens. I am having a flare up now when I write this. Everyday Ibs effects me but at certain times it flares up so bad I just am screaming in agony and just need to get to bed with a hot water bottle. I never feel better after the loo it makes it feel worse. Basically my digestion is non existant. I try techniques like massage and visualisation which I use to help calm me. Nothing really takes it away and no matter what I eat it doesn't help. The only way to get through is to take each day as it comes and celebrate the few good days. Sending healing hugs your way thanks again for sharing xx

[@c.l.j.jardell5811]

I. Eat. Tuna. Fish sandwiches. They. Don't. Bring. The. Issue. Upon. me. Just a. Sandwich. No.actual. affect. In. My. Gut. Its. The. Food. I go. To. Tuna. Fish ! No pain. !

[@polymodl317]

OMG every letter of this is like there looking into my mind! thanks so much for making this.

[@steph1235]

I have my endoscopy on this coming Tuesday to figure out if I have gluten intolerance, but my GI doc thinks I might have IBS. I went gluten free for one month during December, and I felt a little better but once I removed garlic and such from my diet I felt much better. Since then I’ve been eating as much gluten as I can and been on a “normal diet” for the procedure. I’ve had so much Nausea, drowsiness, cramps and bloating for weeks and it literally will not go away. (Also I’ve also been a gas machine too lol! My husband hates it 😂) Hopefully I’ll get an answer soon so I can finally live my life without so much awful discomfort.

[@Tutti715]

The bloating has to be the most aggravating part of IBS. Thank you for making this!

[@pastasauca]

After years and years I was finally diagnosed with IBS (I thought the pain was to do with my ovaries) and I do get back physical pain but it is nowhere near what happens to my brain. Brain fog, fatigue, feeling like I might pass out, impossible to concentrate and headaches - sometimes it can be so severe. Thank you for mentioning this in your video, I really identified with it.

[@provassi6675]

You suffered it for years n years without knowing ! How you felt then n what types of symptoms you had ?

[@ms.robertsreads8337]

Omg yes everything your saying is absolutely true and I think people believe it’s just a tummy ache but it’s absolutely awful.

[@patrickweber9193]

Yup. Be well and keep your head up :)

[@angeldotson7178]

It's so nice to see other people deal with this! I was diagnosed with it 2 years ago. My drs told me to just avoid certain foods and drink lots of water.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Sadly, there is so much more you can do!

[@gemmasearle1766]

My IBS has improved a lot, since I eat more fruit and vegetables. Sometimes a bit painful, but I have a lot less problems recently.

[@nishim1748]

Everyone here is talking about Ibs attacks as in attacks that come and go but I'm constantly in that state?

[@catherinewakeford2185]

Me too

[@Sophieliza1]

Yes me too, I m constantly bloated, just early morning seem to be less bloatedthan as the day carries on. Feel so bad can't wear the clothes I want anymore😥 and that feeling of bloating all day..

[@alaskamike3577]

Becky, this is a very noble video that you have done here. I am to the point now that I do not have any good days, only an occasional decent morning. I have IBS-C. Very painful and all the rest of the symptoms you have. In the last 2 months I have had extreme fatigue hit me usually around 11.00 AM and i have to lay down for an hour and sleep it off. The rest of my day is just bearable to say the least. I am still looking for a natural remedy or remedies to help manage this. Thanks again for the video.

[@Ninja-xh9lw]

Omg yes. Thank you for telling me your symptoms helps a lot put the dots together..

[@thesouthcalibeach]

I have only been struggling with ibs for a few years but as it seems to get worse as the months go on all I can think of is that I would never ever even wish ibs on my worst enemy. Ibs is pure, absolute living HELL

[@darksouljua9314]

The struggle is real. Feels like there is a bowling ball in the bottom of my stomach pressing against my back and bladder/genitals at the same time. I have had to give up dairy. Even too much cheese aggravates it. I drink almond milk, but lately it seems to trigger me too. It is so very frustrating to say the least.

[@roken441]

Oh my god, it's like listening to myself... She summed it up perfectly ❤️

[@jilllovesbeegees70]

I am old enough to be your grandma, and i could write a book on this topic. I have had this gut issue way before it had a name. I had the IBS- D until i finally took charge ( gave up on 5 gastro drs over 25 years) this past January. I have the D very rarely now. ( I am a gas machine.. pain from it not releasing I hear ya! ) drowsy too and i lay on my side to help release gas. Anyway since January i have been doing fodmap and take a fiber pill each day cause now i tend to get C🥴. I feel better when I dont eat..i almost dread it. We went to a breakfast buffet at a restaurant 2 days ago and within one hour I was having horrible pain, and there i was in the Restaurant bathroom. Eghh. Luckily it passed quickly. We just move on and keep going. The fodmap has really helped me. But gas is my constant companion.😳hang on.. keep on keeping on!

[@carolann690]

Yes I have had ibs for 38 years when it was called spastic colon. My insides feels like I have an alien inside and sometimes feels like a washing machine going round. Wish I could tell you it gets better with age but it got worse for me cos now I have acid reflux as well which I'm told is all part of ibs

[@lindacullen6034]

@@carolann690 im glad to see your comment about an alien inside thats how im feeling at the minute it has me freaked out..

[@josmit2998]

Pathogen In biology, a pathogen in the oldest and broadest sense, is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a germ. The term pathogen came into use in the 1880s. Typically, the term is used to describe an infectious microorganism or agent, such as a virus, bacterium, protozoan, prion, viroid, or fungus. Small animals, such as certain kinds of worms and insect larvae, can also produce disease. I'm not a doctor nor am I giving you medical advice. I'm explaining what I have found successful. I placed 1 inch of water in a cup. Then put 10 drops of povidone iodine in it. Performed this procedure four times in a week. Remarkable changes took place. (There is few known pathegens that can stand up to iodine. The results left me speechless

[@bethgraham6601]

how did you get rid of ibs-d? help!

[@livingwithjoyjanna2149]

I’m not sure how or when I got IBS, I think it’s a condition (for me) from healing from aneroxia. My body had been so used to starving that it forgot how to digest food, and so when I started the recovery process my bowels have not been the same sense. Anyway I have IBS the one that gives you really bad diarrhea. Basically I can be fine for days/weeks and then all of the sudden I have immense pain and extreme diarrhea. It will be so random to: in class, at work, at home. It comes so sudden and so painful. My doctor gave me medicine for emergency situations that will stop the diarrhea and that helps but I’m left with bad gas and then sometimes the next day it comes back. Sometimes I have diarrhea multiple days in a row and it’s painful! Completely wipes me out so much so that I literally almost faint and I’m shaking so bad. I just wish people understood more that this is a real condition and can severely affect the individuals life. I feel bad when I have to cancel plans due to an IBS flair up.

[@parkerenglish9773]

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[@rochwilliams4626]

I have the same as you. Just came from two doctors with this...

[@rubyjayde1133]

I have the exact same I thought I was the only one. No one understands me

[@Em-qf9kg]

For me it’s constipation, severe pain, dizziness, sweating and THE BACK PAIN OML... then when y’know it finally comes out... I get diarrhoea... it hurts so bad.. oml I’m happy to read this comment section and feeling not alone ❤️

[@danrapp2497]

i really appreciate you talking about this we are close to identical on our symptoms and feelings about it all. i think i have had it for quite a few years but has gotten much worse with the current covid situation and worry, im miserable most of the time. thanks for talking about this you made a man tear up as i so related to it. Dan

[@neon4967]

I had my first experience with ibs today, thank you for making this video

[@charlottebeaumont1096]

Extreme reaction to high fodmap foods (garlic and onion) feel intense pain, sweat a lot, go incredibly dizzy to the point of nearly passing out, my vision goes weird, I'm on the loo for up to an hour. It's horrendous, feel like I'm dying and that's not an exaggeration. Everyday going to the toilet is physically painful as I have lasting damage from constipation. I totally relate to you saying the only time you feel well is when you're distracted and not thinking about it, I like to keep very busy! I also can feel extremely tired after eating, I could happily go to sleep after my lunch. So glad I'm not alone, I wish there was more awareness of how severe IBS can be, and how physically and mentally draining it is. Thank you for your videos x

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Falling asleep after eating and spending so long in the toilet has cost me jobs. I am literally homeless right now. I also have autism, depression, anxiety , chronic pain, insomnia (I might sleep maybe 8-10 hours a WEEK) and I got turned down for disability.

[@TSBilliards86]

On a bad day... It feels like someone is taking a knife to my intestines and ripping them out. On a good day....

[@TotalTech_]

It's living hell

[@JesusLovesAll1234]

Ya true but for me my stomach pain feels like 10 people with hammer juts hitting my stomach

[@carsade]

yes me too mine recently got worse few months ago been having lower sever abdominal cramping like a iron hand gripping down there and throttling it to death like what the heck never had it that bad before and dont get me started with the farts atleast my fiance knows what hes getting into, i think🤔, with that....nearly killed him with flatulence the other day no point trying to be a lady with ibs flare up😅😅😭😭😭😭...i feel and look pregnant cause of my swollen tummy im trying to lose skinny fat around my rummy but wats the point with all the gas build up making my sfomach twice the normal size😭😭😭

[@JesusLovesAll1234]

@@carsade it's hurts,I have had breakdowns many times

[@addisonrylie70]

It really does

[@michaelshaw1662]

Thanks for this Becky, appreciate you sharing your experience.

[@jenng2325]

Thank you for sharing! I thought I was alone with the ibs systems. I get so tired and depressed with stomach pains. I just want to sleep and lay down, but sometimes laying makes it worse. Then there’s the hemorrhoids they hurt so bad. Ibs has also affected work and social life.

[@valvs514]

Have you ever had panic attacks during ibs symptoms? For me it's always uncomfortable during the day. My stomach feels like fire sometimes just with water, but 20 or 30 minutes after eating I start getting the worst pain and sometimes it causes me the most horrendous panic attacks so it's a battle between handling panic and handling pain. It makes me feel hopeless...

[@danrapp2497]

Me too friend thanks for sharing

[@lyndonbjohnson1624]

I've been having symptoms like ibs and have been getting severe anxiety and panic attacks because of it

[@danrapp2497]

@@lyndonbjohnson1624 have you been diagnosed ?

[@lyndonbjohnson1624]

@@danrapp2497 no, I have a scheduled doctor's appointment though to see what's up

[@lyndonbjohnson1624]

@@danrapp2497 I feel like it's either crohns or ibs but I'm not sure

[@Lena_822]

The Back Pain omg

[@stacjaemigracja]

Yes the back pain was for me as well. But only at the start when my IBS-D was starting up. Now the back pain went away but the shitting water stayed. Not nice at all. Anxiety adds to it as well.

[@leapingjoseph8462]

Licia, I have back pain too and just found out it is a symptom. It's horrible.

[@leapingjoseph8462]

@@stacjaemigracja I have IBS-D also and know what you mean about the shitting water. Sometimes don't make it to the bathroom on time which causes a lot of anxiety.

[@stacjaemigracja]

@@leapingjoseph8462 I feel you man. Ehhhh truly shity life.

[@kellyalderfer6430]

So nice to hear from you again, Becky! I definitely cover up my symptoms with a happy face. No one really knows what’s going on inside of me because it is embarrassing, like you said. My situation has progressed a little more because I had bowel surgery and they removed the cecum valve so now my large and small intestines flow freely into each other, oh joy. I have now been diagnosed with SIBO with the IBS-D, and have to fight off the occasional C diff infection. Do you know those antibiotics for this disease cost nearly $6000 in the US? Good thing is they work, bad thing is they almost ate a hole through my stomach. Know that you are not alone friend. We are all here suffering right along with you! Happy Easter, and God bless.

[@alancarrick1541]

Listening to you is exactly the words I have been looking for. I am sorry you are going through this but at last we are not alone......actually does that help! :)