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Hey, I just signed up to this site and am looking to share info, treatments and advice with other people who suffer IBS like me.
Here's a bit about me.....
I'm a 29yo male from australia and have had IBS problems for about 8 - 10 yrs. My symptoms have been different over the years but for the last few yrs, they have seemed to stay the same. I hardly ever get "D" anymore, but seem to suffer from "C" at least weekly. I tend to go through cycles where I feel well for a few days while i'm blocked up because nothing is moving down there and I find it releiving until things start to move again, then get pains in my lower abdomen and need to go to the toilet several times a day until its all out. I have also developed moderate anxiey as I am afraid go out anywhere due to my IBS. When I know i need to go somewhere, I get anxious and that brings on my symptoms and I need to go to the bathroom almost instantly where I usually wouldn't need to go if was to stay where I am, (at home or work etc).
Please help!

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