Help for dealing My husbands family is planning on going out on a pontoon boat for a few hours on the 4th of July (I’m American). What are some ways I can cope...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingIBS-DTips & Advice
IBS-D Alternative from AntidepressantsHi All I've been suffering with IBS-D for 4 years now and have been on a 50mg dose of amitriptyline which has actually worked really well for managing symptoms but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsIBS-D
Treatments specifically when trying medicines of antibiotics I have found Xifaxan (rifaximin) how has it effected others as helping and during the process of taking the drugs how does it affect your IBS-D. I have several antibiotics...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentIBS-D
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
Psyllium supplements and Omeprazole 3-4 years ago I used to suffer from what was diagnosed as general ibs. I'm a teacher so I think stress contributed quite a bit. However, I've recently been taking...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesIBS-DTips & AdviceTreatment
Perineum swelling?Alright, while I was in the hospital in December, I started to develop an issue in my buttcrack. Specifically, in the perineum area. (See medical diagram to see where the...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesIBS-DSide EffectsTips & Advice
Ibs dI have had Ibs d for over 20 years, usually triggered by eating something. I thought I had that under control with a descent diet but still had the bloating...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIBS-DFlare-upsSide Effects
Anyone have advice for me?I have IBS-D, I've had it since 7th grade, so around age 13. I'm in my late 20s. My brother has it and from what my mom tells me dad...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIBS-D
Xifaxan - Canadian Pharmacy recommendations Hello neighbors in Canada. My Dr has strongly recommended that I try Xifaxan for IBS-D. Due to the outrageous cost in US (even GoodRX quotes a price of over $3K)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIBS-DTips & Advice
Does anyone else pass out/faint during flair-up?I have had IBS almost my entire adult life, and although the flair-ups are less frequent than they used to be (largely due to becoming vegetarian 20 years ago), the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptomsIBS-DTips & Advice