It is understood that the majority of fibromyalgia sufferers also have IBS
The link is still being researched but the pain and fatigue is bad enough
When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia is was also diagnosed with IBS
The rheumatologist asked me questions about my stomach while working out my diagnosis
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I always thought that I just had a bit of a different stomach, as everyone has issues from time to time
However now I always notice that when my pain or fatigue flare up, so does the IBS and vice versa especially if I’m stressed or anxious
Random stomach aches, bloating, trapped wind, gas, constipation, diarrhoea the list could go on
I experience every kind of IBS at one time or another
I have also found I suddenly become intolerant to certain foods
For example I can no longer eat whole eggs in any form as they give me horrible stomach cramps
It just happens overnight, my body decides it doesnt like a food anymore and that’s that
Oh you like melon? Not anymore my stomach decides!
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IBS is surprisingly disabling considering how many other symptoms we have to deal with
I was a picky eater beforehand, now I can only stick to the simplest foods just in case my body decides it doesn’t like something
Even having a couple of alcoholic drinks on a night out, a couple of hours afterwards I’m on the toilet like I’m already having a hangover!
I find Rennie helps and warm baths can also relax the stomach, but I havent found much else that helps me yet
Hello Fibro Blog 
I’ve been living with fybro and endo for years but have only just started reading blogs. It’s such a relief to know I’m not on my own. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
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