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My reading on IBS suggests that one of the causes is a mind body connection to stress and nervous system sensitization . IBS, fibromyalgia, chronic pain are more common in victims of trauma, sexual abuse or childhood trauma and often occur together in one individual after a number of years. Trauma sensitizes the nervous system and lead to increased re-activity of the nervous system. EMDR is a recognized treatment for re experiencing and hyperarousal symptoms of PTSD ie it reduces neurological hypersensitivity. I am asking if anyone has had success in reducing IBS symptoms after treatment with EMDR.