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[Rocky]

It seems I am now having a bout of IBS and having looked it up, there seems to be a link with IBS and low estrogen. Anyone else found this?

[Rocky]

Does VA cause bad pain in the lower abdomen/ lower back pain please, was thinking I have IBS  but could be wrong.

[Flossieteacake]

Which symptoms do you have that you think could be IBS? I have IBS myself.

[Rocky]

Chronic pain in abdomen and lower back, not relieved by pain killers. No runniness or constipation to speak of. I don’t have a womb so no,pain there. Mood pretty low with the pain.

[Flossieteacake]

Chronic pain in abdomen and lower back, not relieved by pain killers. No runniness or constipation to speak of. I don’t have a womb so no,pain there. Mood pretty low with the pain.

I feel IBS is more related to triggers such as food or stress and usually you notice changes in bowl movements.

I am so sorry you are feeling low due to pain. Have you told your GP what is going on?

[CLKD]

Laxity of muscles can cause pains as you describe, if they aren't relieved by medication do see your GP or Nurse Practitioner. 

VA treatment may cause pains initially. 

For me IBS is slow transit .......... which causes bloating and nausea.  Never noticed that hormone fluctuations have altered symptoms.

[Ayesha]

It could very well by muscular if the pain is chronic, it's so typical of muscle pain but get it checked out if the pain continues.

[Rocky]

Thanks again for the posts, have done some research, and yes, there is a link between low estrogen levels and IBS, the science is a bit unclear, but there are plenty articles.