Heat Therapy and IBS...Last year I posted about how hot/humid weather can aggravate my IBS (and flares my chronic pain in general). It's always been true. However, extreme cold can also aggravate my...reactions7comments
Do I smell bad?...PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY I REALLY NEED HELP (I did my best to describe how I feel) Hello I have been dealing with ibs for a while now. Every day...reactions1reply
The Impact of Circadian Rhythm on IBS...Do you notice flare-ups in your IBS symptoms when you go on vacation or stray from your usual routine? If so, you’re not alone, and there’s actually a biological reason...reactionscomments
Pre-diagnosis and looking for advice...Hi, I have been suffering for over five months with symptoms, still with no diagnosis, and I was wondering if the community could help me with a few questions I...reactions2replies
Discouraged...I'm writing this after being up for most of the night again with intense lower back pain and diarrhea. I was diagnosed with IBS-D about two years ago, but I've...reactions13comments
How Eating in Europe Helped My IBS...When I was 25, I went overseas to spend a month in Europe, where my boyfriend at the time was living. Over the course of four weeks, we traveled across...reactions2comments
Do IBS Sufferers Complain Too Much?...When IBS sufferers attempt to describe their symptoms, some people tend to think they’re over-exaggerating about normal things that everyone else goes through occasionally. To them, anyone who has ever...reactions8comments
Sometimes I Just Need a Break...I feel like my IBS often acts as a reminder that I need to slow down and take a break. When I’ve been working really hard for some time or had...reactions3comments
The BBQ Break-up Letter...Dear Local BBQ Joint: It breaks my heart to say this, but I may have to quit you. I’ve enjoyed many unforgettable lunches and dinners at your table. Piles of...reactions2comments
Quinoa Fish Sticks...Crispy, tasty fish sticks that are also gluten-free! For this recipe, I've used Hoki (Blue Grenadier) but any white fish will do. Serve with a little garden salad and perhaps...reactionscomments
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta...A delicious starter or snack, full of flavor and very simple to make. Bruschetta is one of my favorite Italian appetizers, but this is a slightly modified version (in my...reactionscomments
Cabbage Slaw...A creamy, yet crunchy slaw can be such a great way to enjoy a bunch of shredded vegetables and herbs! The serving size is low FODMAP and in line with...reactionscomments
New Studies Look at Potential Causes, Impacts and Treatments for IBS...As both an IBS patient and a health writer and journalist, I try to keep current on the latest scientific studies and findings regarding my disorder. Sometimes other commitments and...reactions1comment
Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh…...Having IBS is like having a younger brother or sister annoy you every time you’re on the phone with your high school crush. It’s like visiting the country-side and hearing...reactions4comments
IBS with no constipation or Diarrhea?...Hi folks- not expecting anyone to diagnose me at all, I'm currently waiting for a hospital appointment- however, I have a couple of things I'm curious about. I've been having...reactions4replies
It’s Time to Break the Poop Taboo...Poop. Turd. Crap. Number two. Stools. Fecal matter. Sh*t. Bowel movements. Dropping the kids off at the pool. There are so many slang words and phrases used to describe poo...reactionscomments
Vitamin D for You and for Me...A couple of years ago, when I was particularly unhealthy, my doctor told me I had a vitamin D deficiency. Somehow, I’m guessing I’m not the only one here who...reactionscomments
HELP! The Low FODMAP Regimen Didn’t Work for Me!...If low FODMAP improved your symptoms, then congratulations! This means you have found your dietary triggers and must now focus on re-introduction of those triggers in smaller quantities to provide...reactions2comments
What are the best probiotics for IBS?...I know some probiotics are recommended over others. Can anyone point me in the direction of a probiotic that is more helpful for IBS?...reactions4replies
Can Enzyme Therapy Help IBS?...In my early 20s when I was scrambling to find a longer-term solution to managing my IBS, was when I first stumbled upon the concept of taking supplemental enzymes as...reactions2comments
