Relationship Dynamics and IBS...Having a chronic illness like IBS significantly impacts my everyday life. Not only does it affect me personally, but it also influences my relationship with my partner, my children, and...reactions6comments
How Oxalates Impact IBS...Oxalates are a natural compound that is found in many types of food such as nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. These are typically considered healthy foods. But for some people...reactions8comments
Summer heat and IBS symptoms...Here 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...reactions13repliesCopingTriggers
Does taking a narcotic pain med change the type of IBS you experience?...I recently had a tooth pulled. I was prescribed penicillin to prevent infection, and ibuprofen 800 mg tabs and Tylenol 3 (w/codeine) to manage pain. The first night I took...reactionsrepliesPainIBS-CIBS-D
Wedding Dress Shopping with IBS...Let’s face it, irritable bowel syndrome can be scarily unpredictable. And when you are out in a public space and a sudden bought of urgency hits, you need to be...reactionscomments
Diagnosed by IBS with 50 years enduring digestive issues...The medication I was prescribed came with many side effects that interfered with day-to-day responsibilities. I stopped taking it. It has gotten worse now. Also, now I'm confused about what...reactions1reply
Working Out and IBS...I'm going to start off by saying I'm not someone who has a strict workout regimen. However, before getting officially diagnosed with IBS, and even for a bit afterwards, whenever...reactions3comments
Pasta Salad With Lemon, Tuna, and Mint...Life is a challenge. Growing up in a relatively safe time, with economic stability, and facing what the world is experiencing now, adaptation is the key to a happy life...reactions2comments
Do you find that soda (or other carbonated drinks) triggers your IBS? ...For some people living with IBS, soda and other carbonated beverages can trigger or worsen symptoms. Does this happen to you? If so, what is your experience? Have you found...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
My IBS-C and Food Triggers...I am 70 years old and I have been dealing with this for 2 years. I have had a colonoscopy and they removed 2 polyps and was also diagnosed with...reactions3comments
Italian Rice Salad For Summer Days...Every food culture in the world has some staple dishes that never change and every family adapts to their own tastes and fantasy. One of these dishes, during boiling hot...reactions2comments
Join The Conversation: How Do You Reduce Stress?...Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can often feel like sailing through a stormy sea of unchartered waters – because what settles well with you today can very likely trigger...reactions4comments
Functional Nutrition is the only cure to IBS?...Lot of people says functional nutrition is the only cure to IBS....reactions1reply
Potential IBS diagnosis ...Hi everyone. My GP diagnosed me with IBS mid may. I'm a 35 year old female and have suffered with anxiety and depression since my early 20's. Mostly controlled with...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Personal Journey...(IBS) has a huge impact on my life. It not only shapes my daily experiences and influences my physical and emotional well-being, but the fact that it is a chronic...reactionscomments
Have you ever requested FMLA from work due to your IBS? What was your experience?...The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees qualified workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year. During leave, workers keep their jobs and health benefits. There are certain...reactionsrepliesWork & Employment
Morning Routines and FMLA...Over the many years of struggling with IBS, I’ve dealt with so many iterations of the illness that it becomes a series of adjusting and re-adjusting to whatever ‘mode’ IBS...reactions3comments
Could I be lactose intolerant?...I'm okay with having milk in tea or coffee or cereal, but if I drink milk or milkshake alone I get a huge painful bubble in my stomach and chest...reactions4replies
Laxatives etc....does anyone else with IBS-M need to take some kind of "helper"? I take Psyllium [recommended by my gastrologist] and Movicol or I en dup constipated....reactions2repliesIBS-M
IBS SUCKS BIG TIME!...I can never tell when I wake up what kind of day I will have. Whether if I have my everyday smoothie, my belly will hurt. OR I have my...reactions1comment
