Active todayHow to deal with flare up sadnessHi anyone got any tips for crawling out of the dark place that a flare up sends me???? Thanks in advance...reactions29repliesCopingDepressionFlare-ups
Active todayBesides the ever present cramps I also suffer with constant pressure in the rectum. Does anyone else have this symptom?I have suffered from in a for over 40 years, this bout is the worst! Constant cramps and either going to the...reactions7replies
Active todayIBS on the plane?I went on a vacation, just got back yesterday. Only a 3-hour plane journey. But I had terrible IBS both times, even...reactions15replies
Active yesterdayPain for days after IBS -DHello, I’ve had IBS for a while now & get different types of flare ups but the worst type is the one...reactions34repliesFlare-upsIBS-DSymptoms
Active 2 days agoThe One Thing I Wish They UnderstoodWhat is one thing you wish your friends, family, or coworkers understood about what it’s actually like when your body goes into...reactions52replies
Active 3 days agoDo you ever feel that you have to "fight" to be heard by your doctor?Advocacy can sound like a public act, but sometimes it's as personal as fighting to be heard and taken seriously at your...reactions30repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTreatment
Active 3 days agoTips to Feel BetterWhat are your tips, steps, or go-to moves to help you feel a bit better after being social, over-indulging, or working through...reactions2repliesSymptomsCopingTips & Advice
Active 5 days agoDoes 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...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceFlare-upsCoping
Active 5 days agoPhysician PerspectiveTo start with, it’s great to see a space like this for people with IBS to come together and find support/resources. I...reactionsrepliesAwarenessTreatment
Active 6 days agoIs anyone losing their ability to eat foods over time progressively?Hi, I have been suffering with IBS for 4 years now, and while I was devastated the first year when it showed...reactions52repliesDiet & NutritionSymptomsTriggers