#IBS

[chronically3mpty]

So you’re telling me I have just this one body for *checks notes* the rest of my…life? Like no refunds/returns/exchanges/do overs?

#chronic illness #chronic pain #spoonie #me/cfs #ibs

[chronicallydragons]

Ah yes, my favorite chronic illness game: is this normal, is this new, or am I dying?

#everyday with a chronic illness is a high stakes guessing game #there is no winning #Why does my stomach hurt? #chronic illness #fibromyalgia #me/cfs #disability #gastroparesis #migraine #postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome #chronic fatigue #chronic pain #pots #hEDS #MCAS #interstitial cystitis #IBS #am I dying?

[disabledprincesses]

As a disabled person, I'm telling you right now:

Act disabled.

Stop telling yourself you're acting more disabled than you are.

Crawl to clean your room, use a wheelchair when you're "only" at level 3 pain, wear all the wraps and ice packs

Allow yourself to act disabled and you'll see that it helps you a whole lot when you allow yourself to use any and all tools

#disability #disabled #spoonie #chronic illness #chronically ill #chronic pain #autism #actuallyautistic #actually aspie #aspie #ibs #mental health #actually adhd #adhd #depression #pots #chronic fatigue #fibromyalgia #mental illness

[seppukart]

Me: I don't like when evil characters in movies redeem themselves by losing an arm, becoming paralithic or disabled in general. Disabilities are not a punishment: anyone, good, bad or anything in between can have them. They are just like any other trait. Stop treating them any different

Also me, explaining my disability: I'm Cursed

#ptsd #disabled #chronic illness #cripple punk #disability #chronic pain #ibs #physically disabled #dissociation #fibromyalgia #cfs/me #chronic fatigue syndrome #chronic fatigue #chronically ill #my posts

[gentlemanbutch]

I am so tired of medical professionals. I am so tired of having to try to speak in code so they listen to me, because apparently just outright stating my symptoms is the incorrect way of doing things. I am so tired of trying to give them enough details so they understand, but not too many details, because then they might think I’m dramatic. I’m so tired of them not bothering to learn any of my history and just being told I just need to eat less, or drink more water, or get out and exercise. I’m so tired of having to pretend to not know what I’m talking about. I’m so tired of arrogant pricks who don’t know what’s going on being too proud to refer me fo someone else. I’m so tired of being brushed off if I did my own research or have theories about what’s happening in my own body. I’m so, so goddamn tired of not being believed about the experience of my own life.

For all these providers with enormous fucking power that you use to abuse, gaslight, and dismiss patients who have spent years in pain — I hope you rot.

#ableism #medical trauma #medical gaslighting #health care trauma #chronically ill #chronic illnesses #chronic illness #disabled #disability #disability justice #fibromyalgia #pcos #endometriosis #mecfs #me cfs #chronic fatigue syndrome #myalgic encephalomyelitis #ibs #long Covid #covid #chronic pain #chronic fatigue

[texaschainsawmascara]

#ibs #hot girls have ibs #hot girls have stomach issues #hot girls have tummy issues

[chronically-izzzzle]

#spoonie #spoonie stuff #chronic pain #chronic illness #chronically ill #chronic illness meme #irritable bowel syndrome #ibs #spoonie meme #fibromyalgia #chronic pain memes #heds meme #heds #hypermobile ehlers danlos #bile acid malabsorption #spoonie tag #chronic pain meme

[britcision]

It feels illegal that not all anaemic people are being told this but seriously guys vitamin C will increase your ability to absorb iron and also make it easier on your guts

Take your iron pills with orange juice or whatever vitamin C you can get your hands on it is banger for the nonheme irons that are the majority of what you’ll get from food

Also if you have cranky guts and are eating iron rich foods, apply this hack for less cranky guts

#anemia #anaemic #anemic #ibs #iron deficiency #take your iron with orange juice #literally the easiest thing you can do to make your whole life so much easier #i am fully not allowed iron pills i have no intestinal fortitude get that oj #if you can’t do the oranges for any reason it is the vitamin c that helps #get you vitamin c

[lastoneout]

Hey @ my fellow bitches and besties who deal with a lot constipation/gas/bloating because of IBS or other digestive issues!!

Did you know there's a way to deal with it at home on your own without medication?? Because my doctor sure didn't fucking tell me about this!! But I just tried it because my gas always makes me SO fucking nauseous that I can barely function and it takes like an hour for my nausea and IBS meds to kick in, but I always feel the urge to rub my stomach when I'm bloated, so my Wikipedia boyfriend ass googled it and YEP MASSAGING IS BACKED UP BY SCIENCE.

The article does say to not do this if you have recently had abdominal surgery, but here's the method:

"To perform abdominal massage on yourself.

Lie flat on your back with your belly exposed.

Overlap your hands on your lower belly and hold them here as you focus on your breath.

Warm your hands by rubbing them together for about 30 seconds.

Apply any oils that you’re using.

Use the palm of your hand to massage your entire stomach in a clockwise direction several times.

Then massage the centerline of your abdomen, starting below your sternum and ending at your pubic bone.

Do three more lines an inch apart down the left side of the abdomen.

Do the same on the right side of the abdomen.

Then press your fingers into your navel firmly.

Continue massaging with gentle pressure and circle outward from your navel in a clockwise direction.

You can spend extra time on specific areas or trigger points that feel like they need some extra attention.

Do this for up to 20 minutes.

If you don’t feel comfortable massaging yourself, you can also have your abdomen massaged by a massage therapist. Call before you make your appointment to see if the therapist performs abdominal massage. Not all masseuses provide this service."

I also found a slightly different one from the University of Michigan!

"Massaging your stomach can help to move stool along the inside of your colon. It may help relieve symptoms of tightness, pressure, cramping, and bloating.

Start on the right side of your stomach down by the bone of your pelvis.

Rub in a circular motion lightly up to the right side till you reach your rib bones.

Move straight across to the left side.

Work your way down to the left to the hip bone and back up to the belly button for 2-3 minutes.

Rub with your fingertips in a circular motion. You may press a little deeper with your fingers.

Spend about 1 minute moving from the right hip bone to the right ribs then 1 minute across the middle (gently) and then 1 minute down to the left bone by your pelvis to the belly button.

Repeat rub, always in a clockwise motion, for 10 minutes."*

I was literally so nauseous from being bloated that I couldn't even swallow food without feeling like I was going to puke, but I did the second one just sitting up at my desk, clockwise like they both said(I'm assuming bcs that's the direction things travel through your gut) and within like 2 minutes I felt better. I cannot BELIEVE no one has ever recommended this. Fucking life-changing. I used to just sit there and drink sprite and hope it was over soon and now I don't have to do that!! And if people already know about this that's good but like, again, no one EVER told me about this so if this can help even ONE person who struggles like I do I'll consider it a win!

Also, for clarification, I'm not advocating ditching your meds obvs, I just know it takes a while for pills to kick in and I don't think people should have to be miserable while they wait when there's something easy you can do to get some quick relief.

(*I added more bullet points to the second method because the wall of text was a little hard to read.)

#IBS #actually disabled #chronic disability #chronic illness #save #fav

[buglover77]

Thinking about so many people this holiday season. People in ED recovery. People who haven’t started their ED recovery yet. People with sensory issues around food. People with unwanted dietary restrictions and intolerances and allergies. “Picky eaters.” You are valid, you are loved, you are capable, you are strong. I hope you are able to find joy and delight this year in your meals. Wishing you all the best. ❤️

#always know you can bring with you food that is safe and healthy for YOU in YOUR body #warning for talking about food #holiday stress #holiday season #ed recovery #food positivity #sensory issues #ibs #chronic illness #food sensitivities #eating positivity #encouragement #thanksgiving #Christmas #festivities #picky eater #food allergies #recovery #well wishes

[chronically3mpty]

Just saw a vid of a woman saying how being chronically ill means slowly going insane but being forced to pretend you’re not and I feel that pretty hard.

Anyone that goes to war with their body and will never be the same emotionally, I see you and you’re not alone 💕

#we can all be crazy together #happy Valentine’s Day lmao #if no one told you this today I will #chronic illness #chronic pain #spoonie #chronically ill #me/cfs #chronic fatigue #ibs #gerd

[chronicallydragons]

Love how when you have chronic illnesses, sometimes you go to the doctor thinking it’s a new acute thing and they tell you it’s actually a new chronic thing! It really is buy one get 12 free around here, isn’t it?

#chronic illness #fibromyalgia #me/cfs #disability #gastroparesis #migraine #postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome #chronic fatigue #chronic pain #pots #MCAS #ehlers danlos syndrome #interstitial cystitis #my body is ouchie #IBS

[disabledprincesses]

Sometimes gaining weight is what progress looks like.

Sometimes going out less often is what progress looks like.

Sometimes wearing looser and less fashionable clothes is what progress looks like.

Sometimes using a mobility aid more often is what progress looks like.

Sometimes cancelling plans is what progress looks like.

Sometimes its not about what we think progress looks like. Sometimes you just ask the person and trust what they say.

#disability #disabled #spoonie #chronic illness #chronically ill #chronic pain #mental health #depression #chronic fatigue #ibs #pots #fibromyalgia

[spoonielols]

📷: lookhuman

#spoonie #spoonie lols #ibs

[talkethtothehandeth]

Everyone with gi issues deserves a kiss on the forehead right now

#chronic illness #chronic pain #cripple punk #disabled #gi issues #undiagnosed #ibs #chronically ill #gastroparesis

[valcksys]

soooooo tired of people acting like my disability accommodations are a WANT and not a NEED

because it’s not a fucking want, I NEED these accommodations. Idc if they “inconvenience” you in some way. think about how inconvenienced I AM just by LIVING

#made by icarus #SO SO SO TIRED #did system #actually did #disabled #potsawareness #pots #IBS #ibs flare #neurodivergent #adhd #autistic #actually autistic #sorry (not sorry) that my disabilities are ‘too hard’ to ‘work around’ :)))) #deal with it.