How common are digestive problems in people with fibromyalgia?
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Dr. Dawn Marcus answered:Digestive complaints are common in fibromyalgia, including:
- Irritable bowel syndrome in two of five people with fibromyalgia.
- Bloating in two of five people with fibromyalgia.
- Indigestion or heartburn in one of five people with fibromyalgia.
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Digestive complaints are common in fibromyalgia, including: Irritable bowel syndrome in two of five people with fibromyalgia. Bloating in two of five people with fibromyalgia. Indigestion or heartburn in one of five people with fibromyalgia. More -
RealAge answered:Patients with fibromyalgia may frequently experience nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, or gas. This could indicate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that commonly coexists with fibromyalgia. Some findings suggest that a fibromyalgia-related overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine may be a culprit in the fibromyalgia-IBS connection. Certain fibromyalgia medications may cause gastrointestinal side effects.
Patients with fibromyalgia may frequently experience nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, or gas. This could indicate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that commonly coexists with fibromyalgia. Some findings... More
