Probiotics caused IBSHi. Just found this forum, and was wondering if anyone can help. 11 days ago (Tuesday)I started taking probiotic tablets, as I have experienced loose stools for quite a while...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 replies
Terrified over positive occult stool test.Have any of you did a home occult stool test and it is positive for occult blood. I cannot get into see a GI specialist until after Christmas. I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisAnxietyMental Health
Prescription drugsMy doctor has prescribed Welchol,or colestipol HCL. Has anyone used either of these for IBS D? Curious about how it worked and any side effects?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentIBS-D
Had IBS 30+ years - getting worse last 6 monthsIts never ending and the more I stress about it the worse I get. I recently took saxenda (the weight loss pill) and that seemed to make things worse. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMental HealthFlare-upsDiagnosis
After diarrhea, a week of slow recoveryI will eat the BRAT diet after diarrhea for about 2 days, but the result is still the same. Tremendous amounts of gas, nothing being digested. I take Immodium and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTips & AdviceIBS-D
IBS SymptomsThe person who is suffering, my Gastro doctor prescribed zen pep twice a day before major meals. It has helped me, but still need to be careful It’s a prescription...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Ibs affecting my whole lifeI guess i had ibs earlier too ,but it was undiagnosed and manageable ,i would say in past few years there were rare flare ups and never any when i...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesIBS-MFlare-upsCoping
Have I got IBS?So I had a stomach bug about a month ago now and since that have had chronic nausea on n off and loose stools a lot, low energy and just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Any advice for Low Fodmap diet?I am about to start the LowFodmap diet. I have researched on line but can anyone give advice. There are so many apps now - has anyone found them helpful?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionLow FODMAP
Flare is worse then better then worseHi all, My ibs is really affected by stress and I'm just at the end of a hugely stressful week. I had a flair start two nights ago so yesterday...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies