How do you deal with the unpredictability of living with IBS?Living with IBS means you live with uncomfortable and painful gastrointestinal symptoms. Another thing most people contend with is the "UNpredictability" of IBS. Do you have any tips for living...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Is there even hope after I have done battle with SIBO?Official SIBO diagnosis is still pending but it should only be a matter of time (doing a vitamine B1 test as well) because my symptoms at this point only point...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSIBO
Do you have difficulty setting boundaries and saying no? Living with IBS requires a delicate balance between managing symptoms and prioritizing personal well-being. Setting boundaries and learning to say no can be difficult but is often necessary. Tell us...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & Advice
What's in your pantry? Community Health Leader and Registered Dietitian, Sarah, wrote an article about pantry essentials for following the low FODMAP diet. What's in your pantry? Do you have staples that you always...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceLow FODMAP
Does anyone experience colon cramping?When I have a flare up, I can visually see my Colon cramping, it gets hard and I can feel it with my hand on belly then subsides back to...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesPainTips & Advice
IBS for over 10 years nowHello All, I was diagnosed with IBS in my early 20's after a severe food poisoning bout (Hot pot in Chicago's Chinatown). I had my upper endoscopy after I was...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepressionTips & AdviceAnxiety
Does 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 you have any advice for that?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceFlare-upsCoping
Do you use technology to monitor your stress levels?We all know that stress can wreak havoc on our mind and body (particularly if you're living with IBS!) Who here has used tech (such as wearables) to monitor your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
What steps have you taken on your IBS journey that you are proud of?One can derive strength, power, and will from a bit of pride. Share with us something that you're proud of, what steps you took to get there, and how it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
fainting feelings, weakness, digestionHi, i have digestive problems, the symptom are mainly fainting feelings or extrem weakness, it happen if i dont eat for a period of time ( i always have food...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiet & NutritionIBS-CTips & Advice