To Cancel Plans or Not?Debating about whether to cancel plans or go to an event and be on edge with my stomach/risk embarrassment/etc is a daily decision that's exhausting. I assume I'm not alone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesIBS-DAnxietyFlare-ups
Can anyone relate?I have Celiac disease but it is under control but a little over a year ago I started having severe abdominal pain when I would eat. I was treated for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAnxietyDiagnosisDiet & Nutrition
In bed every day Hi, I'm writing to people here who are like me..in bed almost every day these days. It's difficult to tell if it's my IBS or my fibromyalgia or something else...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCoping
Pale StoolsHi! I wanted to see if anyone has pale stools and if so what could be causing this. Thank you .....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Warm pastries cause IBS flareupHi has anyone had a similar experience of eating warm pastries/cakes and almost immediately having to run to bathroom due to diahorrea? This has happened to me and I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesFlare-ups
StressSo we all know that stress is a major factor with flare ups. This was really apparent last week. I have huge complications following eye surgery. My stomach immediately cramped...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAnxiety
stomach ruining my lifeMy stomach started rumbling about 1 and a half years ago and it’s literally ruining my life. I don’t go out, i don’t talk to my friends, i don’t do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDepressionDiagnosisAnxiety
Being oblivious to the symptoms I started having small symptoms 4 years ago. Nausea, every morning. Not hungry then about 3 years later the feeling like I was going to have diarrhea . But not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlare-ups
Loose motions ,stomach pains I have diarrhoea every day ,for the last 3 years. Sudden urges, no bowel control. Had blood tests , endoscopy,mri but found nothing. Beginning to lose my mind, been told...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesAnxietyCopingDepression
Newly DiagnosedHello all! I was just recently diagnosed with ibs-c and unfortunately wasn't given much information about the condition. I've been struggling trying to educate myself because so many websites have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAnxietyDiet & NutritionCoping