FeaturedActive 3 days agoIBS and HalloweenWith Halloween approaching, the themes of the invisible, the unpredictable, and the body acting against the mind are everywhere. It's funny how...reactionsreplies
FeaturedActive yesterdayWeird IBS SymptomsHave you ever experienced what you thought was a "weird" or "strange" symptom and wondered if others with IBS have experienced it...reactions87replies
Active 3 days agoIbsHi ilke to start that over 20 years of ibs I had food poisoning 30 July2025 and since then my ibs have...reactions1reply
FeaturedActive 3 days agoIBS-M? Join our dedicated discussion!We wanted to create a dedicated space where those living with IBS with mixed bowel movement (IBS-M) can come together to learn...reactions92repliesIBS-M
Active 4 days agoStool culturesHi I just recently had stool cultures, the one with the little bottles and just finished the 24 hr stool cultures. So...reactionsreplies
Does dehydration make IBS symptoms worse?I haven’t been diagnosed with IBS yet. I have all the symptoms but have just been referred to GI specialist. I have...reactions6replies
Anyone have chronic non-poop related symptoms?I've had painful "bloat" of varying degrees for 10 months. Also intermittent sting-like pain in the sides. Anyone have the same?...reactions10repliesIBS-CSymptoms
How have your IBS symptoms changed over time?Have your symptoms got better or worse? Looking back, do you see a connection between your symptoms and diets or treatments that...reactions31replies
We should not let this condition ruin our lives, no way. To me, it's one of the worst things that’s ever happened. I hadn’t had issues with IBS for years—even though I was...reactions4repliesAnxietyAwarenessDepression
Time of day symptoms are experienced Does anyone’s pain eg bloating get worse as the day progresses? Mines is fine with my first meal, generally fine with my...reactions53repliesDiet & NutritionCopingAnxiety