Do Stress and Anxiety Cause IBS?There is no single known cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Instead, experts think it is a combination of several different factors...reactions24comments
Why Farting is a Minefield with IBSCan we take a second to talk about gas? How painful, annoying and embarrassing it can be for people with IBS. Because...reactions20comments
Just Breathing Helps IBSIn the quest for some relief from IBS symptoms, I think we’ll all agree that we will try almost anything. After trying...reactions7comments
Eating Low FODMAP on a BudgetFood prices have skyrocketed recently, and if you’re following the low FODMAP diet, you may be wondering how to eat low FODMAP...reactions1comment
Depression, Anxiety, and Panic Disorders with IBSMore than half (51 percent) of those who took our 5th annual In America survey reported having anxiety or panic disorders. Forty-three...reactions21comments
SIBO: What Is the Underlying Cause?Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is associated with IBS and can be a primary cause of gastrointestinal symptoms. To eradicate SIBO, the...reactions10comments
Why I Decided to Test for SIBOI’ve been actively trying to manage IBS for about 4 years, but I think that I’ve had it for a lot longer...reactions17comments
Working Out and IBSI'm going to start off by saying I'm not someone who has a strict workout regimen. However, before getting officially diagnosed with...reactions3comments
No Rhyme or Reason to IBSWho here doesn’t know the frustration of doing everything right, avoiding all triggers, and still ending up with an IBS flare? I...reactions17comments
The Humble KhichdiThis is an IBS-friendly recipe submitted by an IrritableBowelSyndrome.net community member. Khichdi is a simple Indian dish and is a source of...reactionscomments
Activated Charcoal for IBS: My Friend and SaviorIn the past couple of years, I have become more and more interested in natural remedies for my IBS. Between herbs, supplements...reactions6comments
The IBS-C Standoff: The Ongoing Battle with ConstipationIt is day 3 of my current standoff with IBS-C. For those of you who do not have IBS-C or IBS-M, that...reactions44comments
Sensitive Stomach – A Byproduct Of IBS?I’ve known for a while that I can’t stand having my belly constricted. That’s why I’ve always avoided tight waistbands, pants without...reactions64comments
Self-Massage for ConstipationSince I had a hysterectomy at the end of 2019, I have been experiencing sporadic constipation, which I hadn't experienced in many...reactions6comments
IBS-M: Unexpected ConstipationI had my gallbladder removed almost two years ago. I have had hypothyroidism for over a year now. All of this together...reactions2comments
Are Gluten-Free Foods Unhealthy?Removing gluten from my diet was one of the best things I ever did to improve my overall wellbeing. For years, I...reactions8comments
My Complicated Relationship with Fiber Over the YearsMy fiber experience is complex and has evolved over many years. For example, what I thought of as fiber and where I...reactions13comments
Processed Foods and IBSIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause symptoms like belly pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Experts have found several possible causes of IBS...reactions10comments
Six Soups Your Stomach Will Thank You ForIs there anything better than a bowl of hearty, tasty soup for lunch on a brisk autumn or frigid winter day? It's...reactionscomments
When Your Biggest Trigger Is Your Favorite FoodChanging your diet is hard. Not eating foods that you typically would eat daily, found comfort in, relished in its taste, or...reactions23comments
