IBS is characterised by a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, or alternating between the two. These symptoms can vary in severity and frequency, significantly impacting the quality of life for those affected. The unpredictability of symptoms can lead to social isolation and anxiety further exacerbating the condition's burden.

In the UK alone, it's estimated that around 10-15% of the population suffers from IBS, making it one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Women are disproportionately affected by IBS, with studies indicating a higher prevalence compared to men. However, IBS doesn't discriminate and can impact anyone regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic status.

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Do you experience Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms? *

• Yes, often
• Yes, sometimes
• Yes, rarely
• No

Have you been diagnosed with any of the following conditions? *

• Fibromyalgia
• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
• Long Covid
• Post Covid ME/CFS
• Long Covid & ME/CFS
• None of the above

Have you ever been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

• Yes
• No
• Awaiting Diagnosis

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Did you IBS symptoms start before or after your diagnosis of ME/CFS?

• Before
• After
• Don't know

What IBS symptoms do you experience?

• Abdominal pain
• Bloating and swelling of your stomach
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Passing mucus from your bottom
• Excessive wind (flatulence)
• Occasionally experiencing an urgent need to move your bowels
• Alternating between diarrhoea and constipation
• Lethargy
• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Backache
• Bladder Problems
• Bowel incontinence
• Other (please specify)

Other IBS Symptoms

Do you have any of the following?

• Acid Reflux
• Anxiety
• Crohn's Disease
• Coeliac Disease
• Diverticulitis
• Depression
• Functional dyspepsia:
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Other (please specify)

Any other not listed above

How was your IBS diagnosed?

• Medical tests (colonoscopy, blood tests)
• Medical History and symptoms
• Undiagnosed
• Other (please specify)

Other diagnosis

How do you try to manage your IBS symptoms?

• Dietary changes
• Medications
• Stress management techniques
• Supplements (Probiotics, Prebiotics etc)
• Alternative therapies
• Other (please specify)

Other symptom management

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