Active todayBesides the ever present cramps I also suffer with constant pressure in the rectum. Does anyone else have this symptom?I have suffered from in a for over 40 years, this bout is the worst! Constant cramps and either going to the...reactions7replies
Active todayHow to deal with flare up sadnessHi anyone got any tips for crawling out of the dark place that a flare up sends me???? Thanks in advance...reactions29repliesCopingDepressionFlare-ups
Active todayIBS on the plane?I went on a vacation, just got back yesterday. Only a 3-hour plane journey. But I had terrible IBS both times, even...reactions15replies
Active yesterdayPain for days after IBS -DHello, I’ve had IBS for a while now & get different types of flare ups but the worst type is the one...reactions34repliesFlare-upsIBS-DSymptoms
Active 3 days agoThe One Thing I Wish They UnderstoodWhat is one thing you wish your friends, family, or coworkers understood about what it’s actually like when your body goes into...reactions52replies
Active 4 days agoDo you ever feel that you have to "fight" to be heard by your doctor?Advocacy can sound like a public act, but sometimes it's as personal as fighting to be heard and taken seriously at your...reactions30repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment
Active 4 days agoTips to Feel BetterWhat are your tips, steps, or go-to moves to help you feel a bit better after being social, over-indulging, or working through...reactions2repliesSymptomsCopingTips & Advice
Active 5 days agoDoes anyone get breathless after a bowel movement?A community member wants to know if anyone else becomes breathless after going to the bathroom in the morning. If yes, do...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceFlare-upsCoping
Active 6 days agoPhysician PerspectiveTo start with, it’s great to see a space like this for people with IBS to come together and find support/resources. I...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTreatment
Active 7 days agoIs anyone losing their ability to eat foods over time progressively?Hi, I have been suffering with IBS for 4 years now, and while I was devastated the first year when it showed...reactions52repliesDiet & NutritionSymptomsTriggers