Active todayGetting A Cold Or An Intestinal Bug With IBS...Has anyone experienced this? How have you dealt with it and how have you tried to mitigate the risk in the future?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Active todayTired After Eating...Hi everyone, I’ve noticed that I get super tired and sluggish after meals, even when I eat light. I’m wondering if it could be related to my gut health? Maybe...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionLow FODMAPSleep
Living With IBS: It Can Get Better...This article is for everyone who feels like life with IBS isn’t worth living. Because I’ve been there. My journey to diagnosis was filled with doctors’ appointments, tests, more tests...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Active 5 days agoHow have your IBS symptoms changed over time?...Have your symptoms got better or worse? Looking back, do you see a connection between your symptoms and diets or treatments that worked for you? What were they? What did...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Facing the Holidays With IBS...So, picture this: it’s that time of the year when the air is filled with the smell of pandoro, fairy lights are twinkling, and everyone’s gearing up for a “Holly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 7 days agoWhat are some of the biggest challenges you face when trying to reduce processed foods in your diet?...What you eat can have a big impact on your IBS symptoms. For example, eating processed foods may trigger or worsen symptoms in some people. Have you tried to reduce...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Exercise and muscle building ...Anyone else find it hard to consistently go to the gym with ibs or is it just me? I’ll be fine for weeks then I’ll have a flare up then...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
Looking for quick snack options...The main thing I snack on other than bananas and yogurt are Tostitos. I think I eat way too many because I can't think what else to eat that will...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Miralax...I am trying to get my ibs-c to work using miralax. I can't take a full dose because I lose control. I'm down to 1/2 tsp or 1 tsp. It...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIBS-C
IBS and Parkinsons...I am a 68 yr. Old male. I have had IBS since high school. I never expected to live this long with this condition. Two years ago I received a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My Complicated Relationship with Fiber Over the Years...My fiber experience is complex and has evolved over many years. For example, what I thought of as fiber and where I could find it used to be quite limited...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Anyone try Hyoscymine ...Just wondering if anyone has tried Hyoscymine...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
A 5-htp supplement caused IBS for me!...Hey everyone, I took a dose of 100mg of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-htp, serotonin precursor) over a month ago and felt a pressure in my guts after half an hour or so...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
IBS-C how to handle constipation ...How do you handle IBS-C? I take Miralax day and night and try to eat enough fiber but it seems no matter what I eat I have constipation. Has anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My Go-To Natural Remedies For IBS-D Flares...For the longest time, I didn’t know what to do to calm my IBS-D flares. I tried taking Imodium, but it just doesn’t work for me unless my flare is...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Let's talk IBS-friendly recipes!...Which of our IBS-friendly recipes have you tried? Tell us how it went! From soups and salads, appetizers, main courses, and desserts... Check out our collection of recipes: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/recipes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & Nutrition
How to manage a flare up. ...Not had a flare for a few months, so had forgotten how bad they are. The burping is off the scale again. As soon as I take my tablets, or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlare-ups
ibs and antibiotics...I recently was given an antibiotic for a UTI. Is there a way to take this antibiotic without upsetting the stomach (ibs)? Any help would be greatly appreciated....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSide Effects
IBS without pain...Hi. I've had what I believe to be IBS for 25 years (I'm 45). My symptoms are: Bloating Fatigue Diarrhea Gas Extreme urgency to go to the toilet. My triggers...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSide EffectsPain
Six Soups Your Stomach Will Thank You For...Is there anything better than a bowl of hearty, tasty soup for lunch on a brisk autumn or frigid winter day? It's easy, it can be stored for days, you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
