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 doctor appointments. Does anyone else fight to be...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCopingHealthcare TeamTreatment
Constipated to diarreah Hi, I don’t know if anyone else experiences this.. I’m usually IBS-C but recently it’s turning to IBS-D. I’ve noticed it’s when I’ve been out and eaten different food to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingAnxietyDiet & Nutrition
Summer heat and IBS symptomsHere in southeast lower Michigan, we have a week-long forecast of temps in the high 90s. That is extreme for my zone. But we are not the only region affected...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTriggersCoping
Do you often experience heartburn in addition to your IBS?While IBS and heartburn (AKA acid reflux or GERD) are two separate gastrointestinal conditions, they can sometimes coexist or share similar symptoms. If you experience heartburn in addition to your...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingTriggers
IBS and wipingHello! ...Lately I've been dealing with going to the bathroom and never being fully clean no matter how much I wipe, and it honestly frustrates and embarrasses me because I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Does anyone else experience multiple watery bowel movements after a regular oneOver the last ten days I have this happen to me twice where I will have a regular bowel movement then about 30 mins later I will the need to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAnxietyCoping
What kind of diapers or protective, non leak underwear can I wear for frequent bouts of ibs-d?I have had Ibs-d for years and it’s gotten worse. I have had several accidents and have had to cancel appointments, etc. what protective equipment-diapers or whatever can I wear...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCoping
Has anyone else had accidents at work and if so how did you handle it ? Hello IBS community, It's been quite a flare up for me. My IBS had been going well for a while, up until I did a laparoscopy procedure, and got diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAnxietySymptomsCoping
questions about symptomsNot sure where to start but I am experiencing symptoms of diarrhea and constipation. When it is diarrhea I find that it sometimes may be accompanied with head ache, fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingFlare-upsSymptoms
What can I do to manage my IBS?I’m having a hard time controlling my symptoms when they come on. Makes it hard to go anywhere. 😢...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAnxietyCopingDiet & Nutrition