Pain relief ...Hi any help would be appreciated. What pain medication helps. I get pain which lasts for hours after going to toilet in...reactions4repliesCopingPain
Urgency Abroad: An Accident in Spain...In January I trekked off to Europe for a two week excursion to Spain. Although I have traveled and even lived abroad...reactions21comments
Low Mean platelet volume ( blood test )...Has anyone heard about having a low MPV could be cause for IBS- D ?...reactions5replies
Suggestions to relieve bloating?...Does anyone have any suggestions of what to try to relieve bloating which I have constantly, no matter which type of food...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Coping with Pain...Hi there, Three years ago, I had abdominal pain which my doctor felt was stress related. Eventually it went away. Now -...reactions6replies
Back Problems and IBS...I have struggled with back problems for a very long time. Basically, a combination of sports-related injury in my "early years" (lol)...reactions2comments
IBS, My Constant Companion...I was diagnosed with IBS 20 some years ago. Since then, I've tried different meds and methods. Sometimes I go through short...reactions5comments
Travel...Hi, I find that the anxiety of maybe have a flare up makes matters worse. I am flying to CA with two...reactions3replies
How Long Do FODMAPs Take to Trigger IBS Symptoms?...For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), meals can lead to uncomfortable IBS symptoms. They may leave you running to the bathroom...reactionscomments
Constipated to diarrhea ...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...reactions1replyAnxietyCopingDiet & Nutrition
Can your colon physically burst from holding back gas?...One time I arrived at work and felt I had the runs. Often when I get the runs I have a build-up...reactions7repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceWork & Employment
My IBS Experience with Different Treatments...I have had IBS for over 7 years. I underwent many, many tests and the outcome was that I have IBS, small...reactions2comments
Enjoying Good Days...When you think you have figured it out like 100 times enjoy that day to the fullest. Other people have the same...reactions1comment
Feeling Alone in the Journey...I feel like I am alone with this as I do a lot of things with grandkids and if we go to...reactions1comment
Having a difficult time coping with ibs-c...I am 28 years old and hardly ever had any problems with constipation in my entire life, up until 2021. All the...reactions9repliesIBS-CTips & AdviceMental Health
Coping with IBS-M Flares: The End of Symptom-free Days...After a nice bit of a reprieve from IBS-M symptoms, I have experienced a string of IBS-C (constipation) flares. These flares have...reactions25comments
Does anything over the counter help?...I've heard Imodium can help some with IBS but does anyone know of something that is truly reliable in curbing IBS symptoms?...reactions24repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
IBS-Friendly Sandy Zucchini...Summer is my favorite time of the year, especially because of the variety of veggies and fruits that Mother Nature gives us...reactions1comment
When Urgency Hits in a Traffic Jam...Urgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in traffic...reactions4comments
Bowels & IBS...Hi During covid I noticed a difference in bowel movements, stools were soft and after bowel movement I would need to return...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionFlare-upsTips & Advice
