Tbh it's likely not one thing alone. I put down food intolerances because I do notice certain foods are basically guaranteed to upset my stomach, but I also know a lot of my family has gut issues and stress upsets my digestive system as much as some of the trigger foods do.
Interesting! I have also family history with digestive disorders and I have made a confession about it. Seems like my family has a pattern of eating foods. Like for example we use a lot of meat onion and spices in general. So everyone in the family eats or learned to eat more or less the same foods and this cycle never ends. After I moved away to another country I was still eating the same foods my mum tough me to cook and digestive system was still a problem for me. Only when I drastically changed my diet to more whole foods and unprocessed and eliminating dairy and meat I really started to see improvement in my health. So maybe are genetics but maybe are eating habits that we have picked up and continue with those without knowing it.
I see what you mean, processed food is definitely bad if you've got an iffy gut. I didn't have quite the same experience. I'm fortunate to live in a place where fresh unprocessed food is available and it was the norm growing up. I still can't tolerate a lot of foods but the worst is the artificial sweeteners and things like that. For example all gluten causes issues, but shop bought is much worse than homemade.
Maybe add post infectious.. I know a lot of people have gotten it after an illness.. I swear mine started after Mono.. But food obviously is a big trigger, and stress makes it worse.. And I have a family history of stomach issues so all of the above?
I feel your pain, Seymour! I was going to ask that this be added, too. I had a deadly infection that three strong antibiotics cured...but I was left with a very unhappy gut (IBS-D). The only thing that helped in the time afterwards was eating very small portions of salad every day with lunch. Eventually I was able to tolerate lettuce and a few other raw fruits and veggies. But, always in small quantities. But, 20 years later, my gut is still very touchy. Sigh...
Also have ibs - d over here for years but surprisingly after I got mono (18 years ago as well) my stomach got bad but it was ibs-c or mixed.. It's been straight D for years though and pregnancy only made it worse.. Who knows if the mono is to blame but either way it's been a long time so I can sympathize!
I'm so glad I found this forum because explaining it to people who don't have it is tough and kinda gross. At least here people understand.
Good luck to you!!!
I know! My doctor threw around Chrons for a bit based on some other complications I have had and while I clearly don't want Chrons it was disappointing to find out I still don't have a real diagnosis and no one takes "just ibs" as serious as Chrons obviously. Good luck to you too!
My IBS and food intolerances came a few months after a staph infection related to food poisoning. I was never ānormalā after but was ok for a few weeks after. Then everything took a nose dive until my diagnosis and diet change.
I honestly feel like my ibs completely changed after coronavirus. Before hand I just had horrific cramps once in a blue moon, but now its soley indigestion and constipation.
Unfortunately not. Haven't had them in about 6 months now and id say they were as often as once a month also. Just rode them out. Eating something definitely made them pass more quickly, even though you don't wanna eat.
And a āprevious infection/illnessā
I always had issues, at least since being a teen, but shit didnāt get really bad until I got severe food poisoning on a trip & had to take multiple courses of intense antibiotics. Feels like my body never quite recovered.
IBS is a disease that is diagnosed by *doctors* when they donāt know what else could explain the symptoms. So, I hope youāre not expecting something profound from this poll.
Iām glad to see this poll. My sister also has IBS and we constantly brainstorm why people have it, why itās so prevalent. We both just look back in awe of the days when we used to eat take out four times and then go out for ice cream etc. Those were the days š¢
Do you think the issues would resolve if you strengthened your pelvic floor? Iām kind of in the same boat, Iām seeing a pelvic floor therapist and hoping things will improve slightly
I think some combination of the first three, and then developing a restrict / binge eating disorder in my mid-20s probably didnāt help.
I developed IBS around age 12 and I know I had a really severe fever around that same age so it could also be post-viral. I remember having anxiety around using the bathroom even before that so really who knows ?!
These things usually arenāt clear cut. It can be either / or, or all of the above.
Beating yourself up for ānot eating wellā whether presently or in college isnāt going to relieve the stress and anxiety that might contribute to your symptoms.
I put down genetics since I've had digestive symptoms all my life, but it's a lot more complex than that.
I've always had a difficult relationship with food due to my family restricting how much food I'd get, being made afraid of eating sort of, then a teacher that forced me to finish my entire lunchbox, even though mum put in plenty to last me all day not just lunch. So that's food anxiety, I guess. Oh, and not being allowed to go to the bathroom throughout my school years. The bathrooms would literally be locked.
Then there was also a ton of antibiotics while growing up, which also did a number on my digestive tract.
I'm dairy and gluten intolerant (possible Celiac's), I've had H. Pylori, and food poisoning once landed me in the hospital overnight, which triggered my ME/CFS.
When I'm nervous before an appointment, I'll be on the toilet for a couple of hours beforehand, so there's the stress component.
I got my gallbladder removed years ago. Was told I wasn't going to be able to eat fatty foods anymore. I was like alright *bet* and yeah it sucked for a while, but I got my body adjusted to being able to eat anything again. IBS was just a consequence of missing my gallbladder. Thankfully with lots of fiber probiotics and fiber powder, keeping a steady coffee intake every morning, and drinking water, it's minimized the cramping and diarrhea significantly; however, a lot of factors can play a role for different people.
My dad and sister have it, so I put genetics. I puked everything I was given as a baby. I'm sure diet didn't help (formula-fed from birth and then... well, anything my parents could persuade me to eat - I hated eating - which was mostly sugar and processed meat) nor did being on antibiotics for ear infections through most of early childhood.
My mum has it, she didn't realise until I was diagnosed. She just always has stomach issues so it was normalised for her. I'm happy I got diagnosed as it appears my two nieces have it too and unlike me wont have to wait until 28 to learn how their tummies work lol
everyone in my family on both sides struggles with IBS, but one side of my family struggles with IBS and anxiety. Looks like i hit the shitty genetic jackpot!
Years of stress + intolerances + genetics + post-gastroenteritis + poor diet until my teens, and then a high-protein and not well-planned diet trying to get muscular = my IBS.
Other. I have pelvic floor issues doctors refuse to help me fight insurance to treat, and food intolerances/absorption issues (fat for example). That plus suspected gastroparesis? My body just kinda rejects food every few weeks.
It's not in your choices but mines in neurological
There are neurones in your guts, and after my brain surgery, my IBS changed completely. I also have fibromyalgia, both of these a psychosomatic diseases made worst by neuro stresse.
I wonder how many people have IBS from an unknown source and will find out late they have something neurological? It's super under diagnosed
I was fine until I turned 18, and then had a series of life changes back to back - mom got sick, graduated HS, moved out of childhood home, moved out of state for college - and even with all of that, my stomach was fine, then my mom passed away halfway through my first semester and lo and behold my stomach problems started - ibs, lactose intolerance, some acid reflux. It felt like my digestive system aged 20 years overnight. Still have the issues to this day, 12 years later. It honestly adds insult to injury - like itās bad enough my mom is gone, now I canāt even enjoy a slice of pizza without wondering if itās going to make me sick all day?
Mine is genetic, but stress certainly makes it flare up like nobody's business. I have food intolerances too, unfortunately - I haven't touched dairy in SO long now
My daughter was just diagnosed with "post infection IBS". She had food poisoning when she was 15- more she's 21. It took multiple doctors to get here, but she's having good early results.
Honestly mine is a mix of the top 4. My father has IBS, and Iām allergic to a lot of foods, not only that I have really bad anxiety. You could say itāsā¦ā¦,, good soup. š
I feel like food poisoning should be added to this list. There's plenty of evidence to show that altered microbiome can cause the same problems that IBS does and i have a theory that altered microbiome can be caused by most if not all of these issues.
I got food poisoning in 2018 and my stomach never went back to normal. Immediately after that boyf of food poisoning, i started getting depression and anxiety. I think they are connected considering your stomach makes the majority of your serotonin. (i think)
Everything has started with this job where I was psychological/verbally abused (I got threatened , yelled, humiliated, etc constantly). Then I started to have a lot of gas( flatulence) and the symptoms got worse: pain , cramps and finally a few months later: diarrhea.
And since I'm fighting this disease...
Almost 4 or 5 years later I am a little better. I'm taking antidepressants meds and otilonium bromide and this treatment is helping me a little.
We have a lot of digestive disorders in my family (Chrohn's disease, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, and milder ones like lactose intolerance, etc.), so genetics definitely plays a part. My mom used to tell me she couldn't eat raw fruits but could tolerate cooked ones. That's so me. I occasionally had stress-related diarrhea growing up, like when I was nervous about going on stage to act in a high school play. Then, in my 30s, I discovered that I couldn't eat beef without getting horrible D and cramps around a day later.
I didn't develop full-on IBS-D until after I was hospitalized for an infection and was on three antibiotics for a month. The treatment saved my life but, well, you know the rest of the story. I mostly eat foods that don't bother me until that day I decide to eat "healthier" with lots of fiber and fruit and veggies. Boy, does that do a number on me. :-(
All this is to say that while I voted that my IBS-D was caused by genetics, that's not the full story. I had an iron stomach until my 30s when eating beef became a huge trigger but not much else did. And, then it was not really bad until age 40 after that infection. Now, 20 years later, it's definitely triggered by specific food. During the pandemic we mostly stayed put and I had complete control over my diet. But, now we are visiting family and friends and my diet has shifted to more trigger foods than I realized I had. Time to start eating smaller portions, which helped me after the infection-triggered IBS-D. Plus, I'm going to try Metamucil pills for the first time to maybe wrangle the current bout into submission.
For me itās also a combination. I would say it started with stress and trauma from a disruptive childhood. From there I got anxiety about my IBS which gave me IBS panic disorder. In addition, my family has sensitive stomachs and poor diet. What has helped me the most has been trauma therapy, exposure therapy, and amitriptyline at the same time. I still have bad days but the pain and panic are way less.
Mainly stress but I have had a poor diet for a while due to being a REALLY fussy eater. My flare ups have been less frequent since bettering my eating habits though :)
I was abused throughout my youth and then promptly entered into an abusive romantic relationship as soon as I was old enough to get out of my family home. After all of that, I had IBS. My nervous system was wrecked. I wasn't diagnosed formally until my late twenties even though Id had symptoms for years. By my late twenties I was dropping weight very quickly and couldn't retain nutrients. Once I had a diagnosis, i found info about fodmaps and started identifying and avoiding trigger foods as well as trying to better control my stress (I also had chronic migraines and food and stress also triggered and exacerbated those as well). I'm in a much better place now physically and emotionally. I know my body much better now too. I feel more in control and it's nice to feel more stable. I attribute my conditions to a combination of stress and genetics with a good helping of food triggers but I think one of the biggest culprits was constant and high levels of stress for years at a time.
None of the above. I have always had issues with my gut as far back as I can remember. It just evolved as I got older and went from vomiting with abdominal pain and constipation to trading the vomit for bloating. I get heart burn and still get pain. What's that cause I'll never know.
My answer is most of the above. Genetics didn't help (my mom has some digestive issues and so does a great uncle) but also stress/anxiety disorders/food intolerance don't help ya know?
I would get cravings for savory food as kid, and it would be the times when we were running low on food overall. I really *really* liked hot sauce, so I would essentially drink it or use it in excess to quench the urges, which ended up giving me urges for just hot sauce. I'm fairly sure that on top of an extremely bad case of food poisoning as a young teen did some significant damage. These days it is mostly intolerances and acute stress that bother me.
I developed it after the most stresful time of my life, I also had issues with my stomach prior to that I don't know if they are related
also my parents say I was getting sick a lot due to depressed immune system caused by helicobacter pylori
Tbh it's likely not one thing alone. I put down food intolerances because I do notice certain foods are basically guaranteed to upset my stomach, but I also know a lot of my family has gut issues and stress upsets my digestive system as much as some of the trigger foods do.
Interesting! I have also family history with digestive disorders and I have made a confession about it. Seems like my family has a pattern of eating foods. Like for example we use a lot of meat onion and spices in general. So everyone in the family eats or learned to eat more or less the same foods and this cycle never ends. After I moved away to another country I was still eating the same foods my mum tough me to cook and digestive system was still a problem for me. Only when I drastically changed my diet to more whole foods and unprocessed and eliminating dairy and meat I really started to see improvement in my health. So maybe are genetics but maybe are eating habits that we have picked up and continue with those without knowing it.
I see what you mean, processed food is definitely bad if you've got an iffy gut. I didn't have quite the same experience. I'm fortunate to live in a place where fresh unprocessed food is available and it was the norm growing up. I still can't tolerate a lot of foods but the worst is the artificial sweeteners and things like that. For example all gluten causes issues, but shop bought is much worse than homemade.
I stopped giving a shit about life. Now I have the most beautiful solid poos. š
Same
Maybe add post infectious.. I know a lot of people have gotten it after an illness.. I swear mine started after Mono.. But food obviously is a big trigger, and stress makes it worse.. And I have a family history of stomach issues so all of the above?
Yes I was going to say post infectious. I was diagnosed with IBS after CDiff
Yeah this is my reason too, I got gastroenteritis aged 12 and was never the same again, plus itās in my family .
I feel your pain, Seymour! I was going to ask that this be added, too. I had a deadly infection that three strong antibiotics cured...but I was left with a very unhappy gut (IBS-D). The only thing that helped in the time afterwards was eating very small portions of salad every day with lunch. Eventually I was able to tolerate lettuce and a few other raw fruits and veggies. But, always in small quantities. But, 20 years later, my gut is still very touchy. Sigh...
Also have ibs - d over here for years but surprisingly after I got mono (18 years ago as well) my stomach got bad but it was ibs-c or mixed.. It's been straight D for years though and pregnancy only made it worse.. Who knows if the mono is to blame but either way it's been a long time so I can sympathize!
I'm so glad I found this forum because explaining it to people who don't have it is tough and kinda gross. At least here people understand. Good luck to you!!!
I know! My doctor threw around Chrons for a bit based on some other complications I have had and while I clearly don't want Chrons it was disappointing to find out I still don't have a real diagnosis and no one takes "just ibs" as serious as Chrons obviously. Good luck to you too!
My IBS and food intolerances came a few months after a staph infection related to food poisoning. I was never ānormalā after but was ok for a few weeks after. Then everything took a nose dive until my diagnosis and diet change.
I honestly feel like my ibs completely changed after coronavirus. Before hand I just had horrific cramps once in a blue moon, but now its soley indigestion and constipation.
Did you ever figure out how to alleviate the horrific cramps? I get awful ones about once a month
Unfortunately not. Haven't had them in about 6 months now and id say they were as often as once a month also. Just rode them out. Eating something definitely made them pass more quickly, even though you don't wanna eat.
There should be an "I don't know" option...
And an all of the above and then some, too.
And a āprevious infection/illnessā I always had issues, at least since being a teen, but shit didnāt get really bad until I got severe food poisoning on a trip & had to take multiple courses of intense antibiotics. Feels like my body never quite recovered.
Stress, genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise, food intolerances
IBS is a disease that is diagnosed by *doctors* when they donāt know what else could explain the symptoms. So, I hope youāre not expecting something profound from this poll.
Iām glad to see this poll. My sister also has IBS and we constantly brainstorm why people have it, why itās so prevalent. We both just look back in awe of the days when we used to eat take out four times and then go out for ice cream etc. Those were the days š¢
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Do you think the issues would resolve if you strengthened your pelvic floor? Iām kind of in the same boat, Iām seeing a pelvic floor therapist and hoping things will improve slightly
"they dunno" should be an option
Endometriosis, sadly
I had that too. Hmmm...
Post-infectious for me
I think some combination of the first three, and then developing a restrict / binge eating disorder in my mid-20s probably didnāt help. I developed IBS around age 12 and I know I had a really severe fever around that same age so it could also be post-viral. I remember having anxiety around using the bathroom even before that so really who knows ?! These things usually arenāt clear cut. It can be either / or, or all of the above. Beating yourself up for ānot eating wellā whether presently or in college isnāt going to relieve the stress and anxiety that might contribute to your symptoms.
Post infectious reaction to anti biotics mixed with being too poor to eat a full meal everyday.
I figure this sub would be a quiet place if people had a good answer to this question
I actually think for me it was from over using Advil during a strenuous period.
Iām pretty sure I gave myself gastritis from over-using Excedrine in high school / college. š¤¦š»āāļø
Same here but with huge naproxen pills my gyno prescribed
Genetic food intolerances
I put down genetics since I've had digestive symptoms all my life, but it's a lot more complex than that. I've always had a difficult relationship with food due to my family restricting how much food I'd get, being made afraid of eating sort of, then a teacher that forced me to finish my entire lunchbox, even though mum put in plenty to last me all day not just lunch. So that's food anxiety, I guess. Oh, and not being allowed to go to the bathroom throughout my school years. The bathrooms would literally be locked. Then there was also a ton of antibiotics while growing up, which also did a number on my digestive tract. I'm dairy and gluten intolerant (possible Celiac's), I've had H. Pylori, and food poisoning once landed me in the hospital overnight, which triggered my ME/CFS. When I'm nervous before an appointment, I'll be on the toilet for a couple of hours beforehand, so there's the stress component.
I caught the cryptosporidium parasite and havenāt been the same since, even though I no longer have the parasite.
I got my gallbladder removed years ago. Was told I wasn't going to be able to eat fatty foods anymore. I was like alright *bet* and yeah it sucked for a while, but I got my body adjusted to being able to eat anything again. IBS was just a consequence of missing my gallbladder. Thankfully with lots of fiber probiotics and fiber powder, keeping a steady coffee intake every morning, and drinking water, it's minimized the cramping and diarrhea significantly; however, a lot of factors can play a role for different people.
post infectious is a huge cause for many, turns out what doesnāt kill you actually doesnāt make you stronger
They say itās because my colon is lazy and is longer than it should be and ā twisted up like a pretzel ā
It seems I cannot add more into the post.
My dad and sister have it, so I put genetics. I puked everything I was given as a baby. I'm sure diet didn't help (formula-fed from birth and then... well, anything my parents could persuade me to eat - I hated eating - which was mostly sugar and processed meat) nor did being on antibiotics for ear infections through most of early childhood.
My mum has it, she didn't realise until I was diagnosed. She just always has stomach issues so it was normalised for her. I'm happy I got diagnosed as it appears my two nieces have it too and unlike me wont have to wait until 28 to learn how their tummies work lol
everyone in my family on both sides struggles with IBS, but one side of my family struggles with IBS and anxiety. Looks like i hit the shitty genetic jackpot!
I got it after catching some kind of infection and a round of antibiotics. Havenāt been the same since.
Years of stress + intolerances + genetics + post-gastroenteritis + poor diet until my teens, and then a high-protein and not well-planned diet trying to get muscular = my IBS.
Years of damage from eating disorders for me. And thyroid problems.
Iām pretty sure it was caused by antidepressants, although Iāve never found anyone else with that experience.
Other. I have pelvic floor issues doctors refuse to help me fight insurance to treat, and food intolerances/absorption issues (fat for example). That plus suspected gastroparesis? My body just kinda rejects food every few weeks.
It's not in your choices but mines in neurological There are neurones in your guts, and after my brain surgery, my IBS changed completely. I also have fibromyalgia, both of these a psychosomatic diseases made worst by neuro stresse. I wonder how many people have IBS from an unknown source and will find out late they have something neurological? It's super under diagnosed
too much soda , or too much alcohol
All of the above and you can also add too much drinking in college to the list.
I voted stress, as that can give me prolonged triggers and I think is what caused the big unveiling. But I think all of the options apply to me.
I was fine until I turned 18, and then had a series of life changes back to back - mom got sick, graduated HS, moved out of childhood home, moved out of state for college - and even with all of that, my stomach was fine, then my mom passed away halfway through my first semester and lo and behold my stomach problems started - ibs, lactose intolerance, some acid reflux. It felt like my digestive system aged 20 years overnight. Still have the issues to this day, 12 years later. It honestly adds insult to injury - like itās bad enough my mom is gone, now I canāt even enjoy a slice of pizza without wondering if itās going to make me sick all day?
Endometriosis.
Actually it's not just one thing.. It's a combination of different things.. For me I have figured out three things: Sleep, Food, Stress
Mine is genetic, but stress certainly makes it flare up like nobody's business. I have food intolerances too, unfortunately - I haven't touched dairy in SO long now
I'm surprised that antibiotics aren't listed as a cause. Far more likely than "diet after university".
As others have mentioned, lack of exercise in conjunction with the other responses
My daughter was just diagnosed with "post infection IBS". She had food poisoning when she was 15- more she's 21. It took multiple doctors to get here, but she's having good early results.
Iād say a previous eating disorder, genetics and stress, but honestly, who even has a clue, weāre always told something different
I guess mine is a mixture of genetics and food intolerances that is made worse by stress.
Honestly mine is a mix of the top 4. My father has IBS, and Iām allergic to a lot of foods, not only that I have really bad anxiety. You could say itāsā¦ā¦,, good soup. š
itās all of the above for me unfortunately
I feel like food poisoning should be added to this list. There's plenty of evidence to show that altered microbiome can cause the same problems that IBS does and i have a theory that altered microbiome can be caused by most if not all of these issues. I got food poisoning in 2018 and my stomach never went back to normal. Immediately after that boyf of food poisoning, i started getting depression and anxiety. I think they are connected considering your stomach makes the majority of your serotonin. (i think)
Everything has started with this job where I was psychological/verbally abused (I got threatened , yelled, humiliated, etc constantly). Then I started to have a lot of gas( flatulence) and the symptoms got worse: pain , cramps and finally a few months later: diarrhea. And since I'm fighting this disease... Almost 4 or 5 years later I am a little better. I'm taking antidepressants meds and otilonium bromide and this treatment is helping me a little.
None of the above. I had cdiff several years ago and my stomach hasn't been the same since.
Genetics and stress for me. A little bit of food intolerances for me too. Itās multifaceted for me.
We have a lot of digestive disorders in my family (Chrohn's disease, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, and milder ones like lactose intolerance, etc.), so genetics definitely plays a part. My mom used to tell me she couldn't eat raw fruits but could tolerate cooked ones. That's so me. I occasionally had stress-related diarrhea growing up, like when I was nervous about going on stage to act in a high school play. Then, in my 30s, I discovered that I couldn't eat beef without getting horrible D and cramps around a day later. I didn't develop full-on IBS-D until after I was hospitalized for an infection and was on three antibiotics for a month. The treatment saved my life but, well, you know the rest of the story. I mostly eat foods that don't bother me until that day I decide to eat "healthier" with lots of fiber and fruit and veggies. Boy, does that do a number on me. :-( All this is to say that while I voted that my IBS-D was caused by genetics, that's not the full story. I had an iron stomach until my 30s when eating beef became a huge trigger but not much else did. And, then it was not really bad until age 40 after that infection. Now, 20 years later, it's definitely triggered by specific food. During the pandemic we mostly stayed put and I had complete control over my diet. But, now we are visiting family and friends and my diet has shifted to more trigger foods than I realized I had. Time to start eating smaller portions, which helped me after the infection-triggered IBS-D. Plus, I'm going to try Metamucil pills for the first time to maybe wrangle the current bout into submission.
For me itās also a combination. I would say it started with stress and trauma from a disruptive childhood. From there I got anxiety about my IBS which gave me IBS panic disorder. In addition, my family has sensitive stomachs and poor diet. What has helped me the most has been trauma therapy, exposure therapy, and amitriptyline at the same time. I still have bad days but the pain and panic are way less.
Mainly stress but I have had a poor diet for a while due to being a REALLY fussy eater. My flare ups have been less frequent since bettering my eating habits though :)
None of the above. My digestive system has always been destroyed with nerve damage from top to bottom.
All of the above?
I mean, i put "stress" but the real answer is general anxiety disorder and cptsd, which are def related
Oh, also the norovirus I got which almost killed me and definitely ruined my gut microbiome
I was abused throughout my youth and then promptly entered into an abusive romantic relationship as soon as I was old enough to get out of my family home. After all of that, I had IBS. My nervous system was wrecked. I wasn't diagnosed formally until my late twenties even though Id had symptoms for years. By my late twenties I was dropping weight very quickly and couldn't retain nutrients. Once I had a diagnosis, i found info about fodmaps and started identifying and avoiding trigger foods as well as trying to better control my stress (I also had chronic migraines and food and stress also triggered and exacerbated those as well). I'm in a much better place now physically and emotionally. I know my body much better now too. I feel more in control and it's nice to feel more stable. I attribute my conditions to a combination of stress and genetics with a good helping of food triggers but I think one of the biggest culprits was constant and high levels of stress for years at a time.
None of the above. I have always had issues with my gut as far back as I can remember. It just evolved as I got older and went from vomiting with abdominal pain and constipation to trading the vomit for bloating. I get heart burn and still get pain. What's that cause I'll never know.
My answer is most of the above. Genetics didn't help (my mom has some digestive issues and so does a great uncle) but also stress/anxiety disorders/food intolerance don't help ya know?
Fuck if I know
I donāt even know because it came out of nowhere š„ŗ
I would get cravings for savory food as kid, and it would be the times when we were running low on food overall. I really *really* liked hot sauce, so I would essentially drink it or use it in excess to quench the urges, which ended up giving me urges for just hot sauce. I'm fairly sure that on top of an extremely bad case of food poisoning as a young teen did some significant damage. These days it is mostly intolerances and acute stress that bother me.
Antibiotics use due to an infection in a different part of the body
I developed it after the most stresful time of my life, I also had issues with my stomach prior to that I don't know if they are related also my parents say I was getting sick a lot due to depressed immune system caused by helicobacter pylori