IBS Joint Pain & Flu-Like Symptoms

Is there a link between fibromyalgia and IBS? WebMD takes a look at the research.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is the name doctors have given to a collection of otherwise unexplained symptoms relating to a disturbance of the colon or large intestine. It affects around a third of the population at some point in their lives and about one in ten people suffer symptoms severe enough to seek help...   Read More »

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (long-term) disorder that affects the digestive system. It causes abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation.Brought to you by NHS Choices

A significant number of people with lower back pain and neck and joint stiffness also have symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Now, a new book called The IBS Low-Starch Diet by Carol Sinclair explains the possible links and gives lots of delicious recipes.
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What's the link between IBS and chronic fatigue syndrome? Learn about researchers' interesting theories and how to cope with a double diagnosis.

Studies show that over 50% of patients diagnosed with IBS actually have an underlying imbalance called SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. The majority of our gut bacteria should be in the colon. When the bacteria migrate backwards into the small bowel or when there is low stomach acid or poor pancreatic enzyme production, bacteria …