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By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhD - September 22, 2017

Living with pain on a daily basis is draining, physically and mentally. While some people with IBS experience pain only on some days, other people are unfortunate enough to experience it daily.... READ MORE

Managing Psychological and Emotional Pain

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By tmholland - September 21, 2017

This month IrrititableBowelSyndrome.net is featuring discussions about coping with IBS related pain. If you take a quick look at my articles, you’ll see a good portion of them are about recovery, mental... READ MORE

Fermented Foods for Mental Health

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By Emily Downward - September 20, 2017

Fermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way to preserve foods, gives them additional nutritional value and/or medicinal... READ MORE

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Questions & Answers

Why is it nessary to challenge fructans separately for fruits, vegetables and breads?

1 Answer Submitted By Marri - September 5, 2017

If I do not react to the fructan fruit challenge, wouldn’t that mean that I will not react to fructans in vegetables and bread? Or, if I react to fructans in vegetables,… READ MORE

What do u do, when u in traffic and u need to use the toilet?

1 Answer Submitted By Lana2 - August 22, 2017

Can I have both IBS-C and IBS-D at the same time?

4 Answers Submitted By Editorial Team - June 13, 2017

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Your Stories

Started Strict Fodmap Yesterday

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By Jandes - July 26, 2017

I have been dealing with IBS-C for 10 years. The only medical help I get is medication for pain. So, I am going for broke and doing a strict Fodmap. Fortunately over... READ MORE

IBS Success

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By Rory181 - May 30, 2017

Throughout my teens, I had a poor but manageable tolerance for wheat and dairy. It wasn’t until I entered my 20’s did these foods (and others) become a real problem. The progressive... READ MORE

Tired of the Runaround!-19 years old IBS

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By Life - May 27, 2017

We’ve all had the runaround from G.I’s change your diet, exercise more, eat more fiber, Hey! it’s all in your head, Have you tried an anti depressant? As a little kid I... READ MORE

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Featured recipes

IBS-Friendly Shrimp Lollipops

Posted by HessP - September 19th, 2017
I love the warm and hot seasons in New England because there’s more to do outside, such as grilling and enjoying the fresh air. I particularly love to grill because I personally... READ MORE

Homemade Ghee

Posted by Hannah Noonan - September 13th, 2017
You may have read Ally’s article about the benefits of ghee here, but did you know that it’s pretty easy to make at home once you get the hang of it. I... READ MORE

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