IBS

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-16-2003
IBS
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Thu, 04-14-2005 - 9:00am

I'm new here and haven't had a chance to search the board yet or find my way around.

Two quick questions - when they say that IBS is characterized by alternating periods of diarrhea and constipation, or predominantly one or the other,

1) does that mean alternating periods within one day - like changing from one type to the other within hours (or minutes)??

2) For those who experience diarrhea, is it just like one or two quick episodes, or is it a complete purging of your entire intestinal system, right down to all the remaining water?

Thanks!

Chris

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-14-2003
In reply to: utex0531
Fri, 04-15-2005 - 2:28pm

Hi and Welcome

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2003
In reply to: utex0531
Sat, 04-16-2005 - 4:35pm

HI Chris!


Welcome to the board!