How common is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people with fibromyalgia?

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  1. Dr. Dawn Marcus
     
    Dr. Dawn Marcus answered:
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is consistently associated with increased pain hypersensitivity and fibromyalgia. Approximately two in five people with fibromyalgia have IBS. In addition, approximately one in three people with IBS will also be diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
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