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HessP wrote a new article 2 hours, 11 minutes ago

Chained to the Porcelain Throne

Have you ever eaten something you probably weren’t supposed to that had you using the bathroom several times in just …

lisy622 posted an update 3 hours, 33 minutes ago

Going for my endoscopy tomorrow! 🙏🏼

Violet45 shared a new story 8 hours, 36 minutes ago

I don’t really know how to start this smoothly so here it is. I’m an 18 year old university student and since this summer, I’ve felt quite off.

First it was an urgent need to go to the bathroom and it turned […]

Chris Hall posted a new activity comment 1 day, 1 hour ago

Great catch, @Marg946. We’ll have to edit that. Thanks. – Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team

Chris Hall posted a new activity comment 1 day, 1 hour ago

Glad to hear you’re doing OK. Thanks for sharing! – Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team

Chris Hall posted a new activity comment 1 day, 1 hour ago

Ugh, so sorry to hear that @JClarke. I really hope you feel better! Keep us updated. – Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team

AmnaR voted in a poll 1 day, 2 hours ago

Laura Kiesel wrote a new article 1 day, 2 hours ago

Can Better Posture and Sleeping Positions Improve IBS?

I remember one night about 15 years ago, I was having a really bad IBS flare while visiting a …

Nayab posted an update 1 day, 6 hours ago

Stomach ache

Chris Hall commented a story 1 day, 8 hours ago

Hi, @charlotteab! Thanks so much for sharing your story. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My condolences to you and your family. It’s really tough that you had such a huge flare up on top of it. I can understand your reservation about getting a colonoscopy — a lot of folks here have expressed the same feelings. Do you have…

JClarke replied to the topic IBGard in the forum Treatment 1 day, 20 hours ago

I use IBGard. It does help to alleviate mild pain and bloating. I also use a heating pad if the tummy rumbling is too bad. I keep the IBGard on hand all the time. I have GERD, also. So I have to really judge when I use it. I also have just rubbed peppermint oil on my stomach and that helps too.

JClarke posted an update 1 day, 20 hours ago

I am still 7 lbs of fluid/bloating since Monday. Today, I ate a banana and a cup of bone broth with toast. The weight will not budge even though I do feel the tummy rumbling. Just took more MOM. I keep having chest pains from my hiatal hernia because I am so full of fluid and gas. I think. If it isn’t better by tomorrow, I guess I’ll be off…

Marg946 posted an update 1 day, 22 hours ago

The recipe says agave syrup. The ingredients say Maple syrup

vonDrake posted an update 2 days ago

ok

Tori Whitney wrote a new article 2 days, 1 hour ago

Defeating IBS: Medication vs Diet

The topic of medication vs diet to control IBS can be quite a debatable one. People are different, …

auntyjean commented a story 2 days, 1 hour ago

I had a colonoscopy because of suspected diverticulitis but it was negative though found I have a tortuous floppy colon. I see a colorectal biofeedback nurse who has been helpful but it is difficult to get appointments. I was sent to a specialist dietician who put me on a modified low fodmap diet which made me worse. Most laxatives give me…

Chris Hall commented on the post, The Ongoing Experience of IBS 2 days, 6 hours ago

Really glad to hear that you resonated with the article, @sara35. Definitely keep us updated on what you find out! It can be a long process, but we’re here for you. – Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team

JClarke voted in a poll 2 days, 6 hours ago

JClarke posted an update 2 days, 15 hours ago

Filling full.

sara35 commented on the post, The Ongoing Experience of IBS 2 days, 19 hours ago

Sharing your experience is very helpful for me. I just wanted to say that. I am still in the process of being tested but IBS sounds so much like what I am dealing with. As the tests keep coming back negative I can’t help but think this will ultimately be my diagnosis. Part of me will be relieved because I am really hoping it is not something…