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Questions in the Category: Rectal Bleeding

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

ME Essential Spring 2019

Like many people with ME I also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I have the MEA information leaflet on IBS and have had most of the treatments listed for my various bowel and stomach symptoms. But my symptoms are getting worse, especially the bloating, stomach pain and back pain. My fatigue levels have also increased. I am female, in my early 50s, and have had IBS symptoms for about three years. Do you have any other suggestions?

Charles Shepherd

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