IBS for over 10 years nowHello All, I was diagnosed with IBS in my early 20's after a severe food poisoning bout (Hot pot in Chicago's Chinatown). I had my upper endoscopy after I was...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepressionTips & AdviceAnxiety
IBS-D and turmericDoes anyone use Turmeric improve symptoms? How about combined with black pepper for increased bioavailability? What about combined with peppermint oil or other things? I don't ever have pain or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Hernia or IBS?I am facing incomplete evacuation of bowels and irregular bowel movements for almost year now and I have undergone colonoscopy and CT abdominal scans. Everything is clear except Left inguinal...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Does 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 you have any advice for that?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceFlare-upsCoping
Pre-diagnosis and looking for adviceHi, I have been suffering for over five months with symptoms, still with no diagnosis, and I was wondering if the community could help me with a few questions I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Does anyone else have to take Pepto Bismol almost everyday?any other remedies hurt my stomach...so Pepto is all I take....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlare-upsIBS-D
Taking loperamide (called imodium in the uk)Luckily works pretty well for me..... for the diarhea at least.... Im away this weekend camping (nightmare!) - is it safe to take this all weekend "just in case"?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesIBS-DTravel
Tips for managing IBS pain Has anyone tried turmeric/curcumin capsules to relieve the cramping with IBS D?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
An embarrassing moment I never suffered with IBS as a child but I'd like to share one bowel-related embarrassing moment that happened to me when I was 11. So I was sitting in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Hello, a little help pleaseIs there a lower cost option for Xifaxan. Maybe a pharmacy outside the US that it can be ordered from. Thanks for any help on this....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment