suffering from sever pain and deepression any words of advice?

I can sympathise with you Christalle. Sorry that you are dealing with all that pain. IBS is usually associated with a great deal of stress. A great deal of your pain may be caused by anxiety. I can understand you being depressed. I think however,  through my own experiences, that women can minimise the effects of emotional pain which can often translate itself into physical pain. Our thoughts have a direct bearing on our physical symptoms as well. If we don't have some kind of outlet or release for our worry and fear, this can attack us internally. I find that Journaling helps me personally. Getting things out and then rationalising with ourselves as we would a dear friend. Or speaking with a trusted friend or councillor can also be a big help. I cannot really give advice on medication. I have had FM for over 30 years and manage it mainly through nutrition and some supplements and holistic means such as remedial massage, reflexology, gentle walking and dealing with my emotions. People pleasing and low self worth can be detrimental to us physically as well. Seeing your value as a unique individual Christalle is important to our overall well being. Take care of yourself sweetie. Maggie x

Hi Christalle, sorry to hear you are so depressed and anxious with the pain. I wonder if you are taking any antidepressants? I also gained a lot of benefit from attending a pain management programme at my local hospital, which covered a lot of areas including relaxation, stretching exercises, mindfulness, pacing, and was really helpful, and enjoyable. My daughter, who is 30, suffers with Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos, which causes similar problems, she went on the pain management programme after me, and was so anxious about going, but loved it, and made a friend there who she now meets up with once a week. Do see if there is something similar available where you live. I hope you find the help you need. Gentle hugs xx

I have IBS AND. I am allergic to many meds and antibotics and foods since 3 years ago . I have anxiety and daily pain . Today I have forearm pain like no other . I haven't found anything that helps with pain other then Mobic to stop the burning in my left thigh at night . I take nothing else . I do know I keep buzy as much as possible . It is important to move , no matter how hard it is move . Sitting is the worst . As for Anxiety ? I close my eyes and think of people worse then me and remember I can still enjoy more things them most and am thankful . I cry , I scream I get p*ssed but I'm glad to be alive that helps me over come my depression and it's all mind set . I have my bad days like today and I'm crying in pain now . My family is asleep and they don't see it . We all have our private hell we deal with but I am blessed and I refuse to let this define me . You can also do it