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I have food sensitivity and digestive problems Does anyone else with MS experience digestive issues Have been diagnosed in 1996

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Halifax, NS
March 10, 2024
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A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you this has been very helpful just knowing that stomach problem could be MS related.

March 10, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I have heard people on here that have stomach and gut balance issues with MS. They will chime in. I wish you well, @A MyMSTeam Member!

March 10, 2024
MyMSTeam

Yes, many people with MS experience digestive issues. Common bowel problems include:

- Constipation: The most frequently reported issue, often due to poor dietary habits, lack of physical activity, and weakened abdominal muscles
- Diarrhea: Less common but can occur due to an overactive bowel or unrelated issues like food Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with MS experience digestive issues. Common bowel problems include:

- Constipation: The most frequently reported issue, often due to poor dietary habits, lack of physical activity, and weakened abdominal muscles.
- Diarrhea: Less common but can occur due to an overactive bowel or unrelated issues like food sensitivities.
- Bowel Incontinence: Loss of voluntary control of the bowels, often accompanying diarrhea.
- Diverticulitis: Inflammation of small pouches in the digestive tract.

These issues can significantly impact quality of life and are often shared by members of the MyMSTeam community.

September 6, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

There’s a lot of trigger foods that make you feel awful. Experiment and see if any of them are making you feel this way. If they are I’d make an appointment with an allergist or GI doctor. It might be best to just see a GI doctor anyway. I would suggest any MS patient see a GI doc because almost all of us have bowel issues along with digestive problems. They also work with you on getting a good nutritionist.

March 12, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you so much for this information about histamine I will do some research on it. I'm not sure what MCAS mass cell activation syndrome is but will look it up. Thank you once again. I'm interested in the diet.

March 12, 2024

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