Anyone here with PTSD from gut issues?I've been diagnosed with PTSD from health-related issues, many of which center around my gut. I've had an IBS diagnosis since the late 90s, and was managing pretty well until...reactions5replies
No relief. Any suggestions?Ive had a flare up lasting for about 11 days now. The only thing thats really effecting me is cramping and intense bloating. No issues with constipation or diarrhea currently...reactions1reply
Does anyone else have SI joint/lower back problems?Does anyone else have problems with the SI joint, lower back and sciatic nerve? Could our IBS be related?...reactions8replies
IBS flair up after gallbladder surgeryI have had IBS for 22 years. Sometimes it is mild with very few symptoms. Other times I have bouts for three months with lots of abdominal pain. I had...reactions8replies
I'm not sure what to do now? Any advice?I'm an 18-year-old college student that has struggled with IBS-a for 4 years now. And nothing the doctors do or prescribe has helped. I follow the low fodmap diet and...reactions4replies
Has anyone here had an illness, such as a bout of food poisoning, that worsened IBS?I had an illness, possibly food poisoning, about 12 years ago. My digestive system became much more sensitive. I was having more frequent flares and terrible abdominal cramps. As a...reactions3replies
Squash line soupSomeone sent me a recipe for this and I can't find it. Could you please post again as I want to make it. Thank you...reactions3replies
FastingHi, my question related to fasting. I am a chronic sufferer underweight relative to my weight before developing the disease (approx 63kg for 1m87, fluctuating, before stable was 68-70). I...reactions8replies
How do you deal with distention in your social life?I'm 18 years old and I have IBS for almost one year now. Since I was stressed to do my best at high school and had a long time with...reactions2replies
Is it just me?Does anyone else find they are always cold? I live in the northeast and find from October to June I can not get warm unless I have on two layers...reactions2replies