What is it like to live with IBS?IBS is so much more than stomach issues. It affects your social life, how you sleep, and so many things in your day-to-day life. We want to learn more about...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Chewing - how well do you do it?Today I had an interesting revelation about myself: I'm almost incapable of chewing my food. Let me explain: For as long as I can remember, chewing was not my strong-suit...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesDiet & NutritionAwarenessSymptoms
Any experience with sacch. bouldarii/ B. coagulans in SIBO/IBS?Trying to plan my way ahead. On tuesday I'll have a breath test for SIBO (doctor only does hydrogen with glucose) and I'm half expecting this test to go off...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlare-upsSIBOSymptoms
What works best for you?I have been dealing with diarrhea, gas, upset stomach for 25 years. What works best for you? Diet, Probiotics, digestive enzymes, amino acids, prescription medicine? Any particular brand? Any input...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesTreatmentFlare-upsTips & Advice
back pain?I have been dealing with IBS-D for years, and always have my emergency supplies, including Imodium with me. A new symptom of severe, stabbing back pain in the lower right...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Peppermint oilDoes anyone take peppermint oil for flare ups?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Weight gainIs it possible to gain weight having IBS even if u keep eating irrespective of the cramps?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
New here. Gastroenterologist insisted on hysterectomy?I am currently at an impasse with a gastroenterologist. Actually, it was a while ago, but I have yet to find a way around it. I guess what I need...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare Team
Has anyone tried SunFiber (Guar Gum) Fiber powder?Was told to take 1 tsp of that with water first thing when I get up. Apparently it helps build health gut microbes and can help relieve IBS-D related issues...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentIBS-DIBS-M
Microbiome test Has anyone here ever done a microbiome test at home and sent it away to be analysed in a laboratory & received the results back again? If so, was it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies