Active todayThe 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...reactions48replies
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...reactions21repliesCopingDepressionFlare-ups
Active todayPhysician 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 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 yesterdayIs 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
Active yesterdayDo you know what triggers your IBS flares? IBS triggers vary from person to person... food, stress, medication, hormones, changes in gut microbiota, genetics, etc. What have you noticed triggers...reactions390repliesFlare-upsTips & Advice
Active yesterdayDo you often feel misunderstood while living with an invisible illness?Which part of your invisible illness do you wish people would see and understand? We want to hear more about your journey...reactions31replies
Active yesterdayIBS and social lifeI've started suffering from IBS 5 years ago. My episode then went on for about 8 months or so . That means...reactions16repliesFriends & Family
Active yesterdayDoes your IBS doctor discuss mental health with you? Many with IBS experience mental health challenges (such as anxiety, stress, and depression) in addition to the physical pain that comes along...reactions5repliesMental HealthHealthcare Team
Active yesterdayIBS 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