If you have fibromyalgia, you’re likely to have IBS, too. WebMD explains how they are connected and what you can do to manage the symptoms.

Fibromyalgia and IBS have similar clinical characteristics and a significant overlap of individual-reported symptoms. Researchers are still looking for a definitive connection.

Fibromyalgia symptoms in people assigned female at birth ... anxiety, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are more likely to develop fibromyalgia. If you have recently had an infection, ...

Why IBS complicates fibromyalgia pain management. The gastrointestinal disorder causes frequent abdominal pain, bloating and changes in your bowel movements such as diarrhea, constipation or both.

Symptoms . Fibromyalgia is notorious for its wide array of symptoms, ... irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cognitive difficulties (often referred to as "fibro fog"), anxiety, and depression. ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects the large intestine, causing discomfort and problems with bowel movements. Frequent ...

According to the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders, as much as 60 percent of people who have fibromyalgia also have an IBS diagnosis, and as much as 70 percent have symptoms of IBS.