IBS is autoimmune Or is it Stress alone - OR a chemical exposure such as to 2-butoxyethanol

IBS? The only problem? or CFS, too?

IBS can be considered a type of autoimmune disorder, but sometimes it's a stress related disorder.

IBS can also be a precursor to autoimmune diseases like Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.

there are natural ways to deal with IBS.

you can email me at chemfreekids@hotmail.com if you would like more info.

I'm interested in any input you have. I've been dealing with IBS off and on since the age of 19 JOY

Sorry to hear that

My family member is dealing with it, but in his case, it is from the 2-butoxyethanol chemical exposure. He's not ready to deal with all that that entails, and I can't share anything with him.

These are my overall thoughts on how to find the harm of this chemical ... basically the fatigue of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or more correctly ... of CFIDS.

... had this since birth?

It is possible, as this is a teratogen chemical & some defects are late occurring;

but also your own direct exposures (at any age)

and 2nd hand solvent exposure (at any age)

Or any combination of these

I suspect it for the cause of much health damage to our nation for the past 3/4 of a century.

Thanks for the offering the info to be better informed about both of these problems. It does not surprise me that stress is a factor as my stomach gets the worse of it every time I get stressed out

The only problem? or CFS, too?

The reason I ask this, is that if it's more than one thing, and the odd assortment of symptoms that those with CFS have ... (or CFIDS)

Then you should share this with your doctor & be involved yourself in tracking some of your medical info, like

reticulocyte count over time
red blood cell counts
blood in urine?

What 2-butoxyethanol causes

I looked into the harm of 2-butoxyethanol because someone in my family was harmed by it