{"id":125,"date":"2016-02-23T12:16:18","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T12:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livingwithfibromyalgia.net\/?p=125"},"modified":"2016-02-23T12:19:45","modified_gmt":"2016-02-23T12:19:45","slug":"fibro-abdominal-pain-could-ibs-be-causing-your-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fibromyalgiacause.com\/fibro-abdominal-pain-could-ibs-be-causing-your-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Fibro & Abdominal Pain: Could IBS be Causing Your Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fibromyalgia<\/p>\n

Your entire body aches and you notice that you are also experiencing cramping in your abdominal area. Could the abdominal pain be related to the rest?<\/p>\n

Chances are yes. If you have either fibromyalgia or irritable bowel syndrome<\/a>, chances are you have the other as well. They often occur together, but the relationship is not clear.<\/p>\n

Both of these conditions fall under a broader category that is referred to as functional disorders. This means that your body is not doing what it should, but physicians can\u2019t pinpoint an exact reason why.<\/p>\n

The condition of IBS is inside of your body- in your internal organs. On the other hand, fibro pain is centered in your skin and deep muscle tissues.<\/p>\n

Even though the source of the pain differs, physicians do believe that the two are related. After all, with both of these conditions, there is more brain activity in the areas of your brain that process your pain.<\/p>\n

The exact reason for these problems is not understood, but it is though that it is due to your nervous system being hyperactive. In addition, your immune system and possibly your genetics play a role.<\/p>\n

Stress can also be part of these types of disorders. One study showed that over half of individuals with fibro also had symptoms of PTSD, which affects the brain.<\/p>\n

What are IBS Triggers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you can avoid your IBS triggers, you must know what they are. However, with some careful planning, you really can avoid the triggers that cause your condition of IBS to flare up.<\/p>\n

Speak with your physician about creating an overall treatment plan for preventing IBS flares.<\/p>\n

IBS Constipation Triggers<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are some foods that have been proven to increase the constipation related to IBS. These include the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. refined foods such as cookies and chips<\/li>\n
  2. refined cereals\/bread<\/li>\n
  3. caffeinated drinks<\/li>\n
  4. carbonated drinks<\/li>\n
  5. alcoholic drinks<\/li>\n
  6. high protein<\/li>\n
  7. dairy products<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Strategies for preventing IBS constipation:<\/strong><\/p>\n