IBS / UPSET TUMMY

Hello everyone,

Apologies in advance for the TMI post.

Is anyone else struggling with IBS / upset tummy?

Mine flares up after everything I eat which then ends in diarrhea. I used to have IBS unsure if its that or if its the change in diet / hormones.

I've bought some fibregel in the hope this will help.

Any reassurance or advice welcome.

Thank you 😊

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I think everyone is different- I’m the complete opposite, constipation all day every day haha.
Hope you feel better soon 🥰

I don’t have IBS. I’ve had diarrhoea a couple of times and I’ve been constipated! I think it’s quite common.

Yes I have IBS, I would usually rake buscopan but can’t when pregnant. I have diarrhoea a couple times a week which is annoying! Xx

Yes I have IBS, but I don't use any medication for it. I don't often suffer with diarrhoea, but I have a "normal" day then 2-4 days of constipation then a "normal" day again. The normal days aren't exactly normal/easy either but far better and I do feel the relief. My midwife said the increase in hormones could mess with my IBS which is definitely has as I had it mostly under control before pregnancy. Xx

I have IBS and it’s been pretty bad since I’ve been pregnant. My friend who is a GP (and a mother) said it tends to be worse throughout pregnancy because the baby is causing your bowels/digestive system to rearrange itself in your body. It’s normal but not fun! X

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