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New to the app, struggling with IBS and weight loss

Moonunit

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I am new to this app. I have been having more IBS symptoms and trying to lose weight without success.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Diabetes Type 2 (T2D)

Chronic Diarrhea

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    • Kmack

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      @BLB what were your symptoms?

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    • BLB

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      I found out today that I tested positive for cdiff!! I was so shocked! Dr. said I've likely had it for a while.

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      • Kmack

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        @BLB what were your symptoms?

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    • Emma8901

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      I totally get it. I not only struggle with IBS, but I also have PCOS, and diabetes. I started getting sick in 2014 but I wasn't diagnosed with anything until 2017. By then I went from 119 to over 200 pounds. I weighed 280 for my birthday this year in May. I am happy to say that I have lost 20 pounds over the summer. The thing that changed for me was that I started doing Zumba and drinking about a gallon of water a day. The best thing to do is seek out a nutritionist. They can help you figure out some trigger foods, a better idea of what you can eat, etc. You could also try a food journal. Write down every food you eat, how it affects you, etc. It really gave me perspective. Hope this helps.

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    • MamaLaura62

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      What do you do to keep it in under control? I’ve had it for 20 years. I can’t tell you how many times I have pooped in my pants. 😬😬. I take Imodium for it and it does help. I went six weeks with no diarrhea and no accidents in my pants. But sadly I broke my foot 6 weeks ago and have been 90% bedridden and I was doing so much better with the IBS and then WHAM got out of bed and got on my knee scooter to go potty 🚽 and Oops there it is Poopin’ in my pants again. 20+ years of Fibromyalgia, IBS, Insomnia, chronic pain , headaches, ear issues , anxiety and depression. It’s a crappy way to live. 😭

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      • Moonunit

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        @MamaLaura62 I know how you feel. Sometimes I am fine and have a normal BM but over the summer I have been back and forth to the bathroom, I notice when I eat certain food I get worse. Sometimes it really scares me because my BM’s look scary. I have IBS-D. Also, I am very frightened to go out sometimes, fearing that I will have to use the bathroom. Most of the time it is after I eat that I have to rush to the bathroom. I would tell you more but I really do not want to gross you or anyone else out. I try to stay away from tomatoes, nuts and some lettuce. Idk but sometime I eat them and I am fine. It is a rollercoaster. I hope this helps? Please get well soon.

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    • BLB

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      I know...me too!! It is so hard for me to loose weight!!

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