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The Truth About IBS In America

December 16, 2015 by Alison 6 Comments

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Thank you to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) for sponsoring this post. My opinions and my desire to spread the word about something that has treatment options out there is all my own. 

Yes you read that right, today we’re discussing IBS. Probably the last thing you want to think about over the holidays, but IBS is something that doesn’t pick a season. Just ask the nearly 35 million Americans who suffer from it. It’s painful and there’s nothing festive about it. I’m not having this conversation to complain about how those with IBS got dealt a crappy deck though, I’m bringing up the topic to get the word out that it’s okay to talk about and that there are treatment options out there.

 

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Don’t think it’s that big of a deal? Well check this out for stats – the “IBS in America” survey found that most IBS sufferers experience symptoms for more than a year before talking with a doctor, and some of them waited a decade or more. Seriously?! Can you imagine allowing yourself to go through that on a daily basis without trying to get some help? If you can identify with that, then it’s time to stop allowing it to go on.       replace-speculation-with-science-10-512X288 The good news is people are talking about it. A lot of people in fact. They’re just not talking to the right people. About 8 in 10 respondents to the same survey admit they have discussed IBS with someone but many reported receiving advice from “non-doctors”. Now, I think it’s great that people are having the discussion, but let’s start having that talk with the right people. You know, the doctors; because IBS can affect you more that you might think.       recognize-the-daily-burden-11-512X288 Recurring symptoms like abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating or cramping can impact people physically, emotionally and socially. Think about it…you know you’re going to end up with the pain and cramps and who knows what else so you turn down those dinner dates and tailgate parties with all of your friends. Believe it or not, it effects your family members too. Maybe they don’t suffer physically, but emotionally and socially, we’re all in the same boat. We need to change that!       from-self-help-to-communication-12-512X288I get it. This stuff is hard to talk about but the good news is that most people are very satisifed with the care they receive once they start talking to a doctor. Isn’t the potential for relief worth it?

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Do me a favor. If you can relate to recurring abdominal and bowel symptoms, make a resolution to take care of your GI health and break the self-help cycle. Speak up early, completely and often with your doctor and join the discussion on social media – #IBSinAmerica. You are not alone in this fight!

 

 

While all experiences and opinions are my own, this post is sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), which commissioned the “IBS in America” survey, the most comprehensive IBS survey of both patients and physicians ever conducted, polling more than 3,200 sufferers and 300 physicians to better understand this condition, with the financial support of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Allergan plc. For full survey results, visit http://bit.ly/1LwtDgp.

Filed Under: Healthy Living Tagged With: IBS, IBS Treatment

Comments

  1. Jess Benoit says

    December 16, 2015 at 7:45 am

    IBS is nothing to shrug off. My mom has it and I assumed I did too, until I found out it was Ulcerative Colitis.

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  2. Michelle F. says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    This is a great resource for everyone dealing with IBS.

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  3. Nicole Escat says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Great information. Thanks you for sharing this to us.

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  4. Liz Mays says

    December 17, 2015 at 7:09 am

    IBS is such a common problem. Talking to a doctor is a great idea. They really do have ways to ease the symptoms.

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  5. Crystal says

    December 17, 2015 at 8:37 am

    I can’t imagine living with such discomfort for over a year, let alone a decade! It sounds like there are resources and options, people just need to know about them.

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  6. Debra says

    December 20, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    It is so crazy that some people wait a decade with symptoms! Crazy!

    Reply

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