Q: I have fibromyalgia, but now I’m wondering what the heck is wrong with my stomach… I have constant bloating/gas, pain in my stomach off and on… and I suffer from constipation most of the time. I know everything else has to be ruled out, but could these be symptoms of IBS?

A: Our autonomics have gone astray in fibromyalgia. In addition to causing pain and fatigue, the dysfunctional and hypersensitive autonomic nerves can cause a number of distinct conditions – including IBS - which are... [more]