IBS: Lost Opportunities...I was recently posed the question, ‘Have I ever lost life opportunities due to my challenges with IBS?’ The answer is unequivocal: YES. IBS has caused me more problems than...reactions2comments
Why I Don’t Regret My IBS-D...One day I was watching an old interview of Richard Pryor, and he was asked how he felt about his multiple sclerosis. His response was something I’ll never forget. He...reactionscomments
New Test Can Determine If Following a Low-FODMAP Diet Will Help Your IBS...Even though I have had an IBS diagnosis for nearly 20 years now, I had only first heard of the benefits of following a low-FODMAP diet in 2015. Before that...reactionscomments
Tempeh and Vegetables Stir-Fry...Tempeh is made of soybeans that have been fermented and it's a great source of protein, especially for vegetarians and vegans. It is also low FODMAP. Servings: 2-3 Prep time:...reactionscomments
Does anyone else get orange mucus? I've had stomach pains and upset tum for 2 or 3 days now. Fed up....reactions2replies
No, It's Not Bulimia!: Weight Loss and IBS...When I transferred from a private college to a state university my junior year, I was nearly 5'5 and 125 pounds. I was actually the heaviest I would ever be...reactionscomments
Need advice with severe pain...I have IBS-D and have been having severe abdominal pain for about a month and a half, I take hyoscyamine but it's not helping, Tylenol doesn't help, I also take...reactions2replies
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How to Beat the Cravings...Cravings are often the hardest part of sticking to any new diet. They catch us when we are not only stressed but when we relax as well. They can feel...reactionscomments
Endoscopy/Colonoscopy...Hi all! I’ve had IBS-D for about 6 years now and it got better for a while, but for the last year I’ve been through hell. I saw my GI...reactions5replies
Antidepressants and IBS...I got a lot of great feedback when I wrote an article about depression and IBS a few months ago. Part of my point was that while there is so...reactionscomments
IBS Tried To Ruin My Vacation...Imagine being on vacation at one of the most beautiful and tropical places on Earth, where the beach is crystal clear, and the sand is white and soft. You walk...reactionscomments
Anyone have advice for me?...I have IBS-D, I've had it since 7th grade, so around age 13. I'm in my late 20s. My brother has it and from what my mom tells me dad...reactions2repliesIBS-D
Why Do Portion Sizes Matter with Low FODMAP Foods?...When it comes to FODMAPs, the professionals don’t label foods as simply “high” and “low”. While that may seem easiest, FODMAPs are a bit more complicated than that. Foods contain...reactionscomments
Am having serious gas pain on my Chest what can I do about it...The gas pain my chest is making my heart to papitat...reactions1reply
What can of food will be good for me?...I usually have heart burn and papitation.this making me restless and sleepless Nights...reactions7replies
The Challenges of Food Shopping with IBS...There are so many aspects to IBS that make the “simple” things in life difficult. For instance, it’s commonly known that it is hard for many IBS sufferers to deal...reactionscomments
IBS and Constipation...I have IBS-M. I have said before, if a gun were held to my head, I would choose the ‘D’ part of this whole thing without a moments thought. We...reactions2comments
Clothing Conundrum: What to Wear During or After an IBS Flare...Many in the general population may not realize that even something as simple as getting dressed in the morning can present a predicament for those of us with IBS or...reactions6comments
Is IBS worse before and/or during your menstrual cycle?...Hello! I was just wondering for the women suffering with IBS (I personally suffer more w/ IBS-C type), if anyone has noticed more flare ups during their menstrual cycle or...reactions6replies
