Are these symptoms normal?! I am scared!!...I have bowel issues, where I have feelings of incomplete bowel movements, often, sometimes alternating from constipation, and diarrhea, mostly constipation. I am straining when I have a bowel movement...reactions1reply
An IBS Tip: It's Not Just What You Eat But How...A lot of IBS posts both on here and other sites seem to focus mainly on diet itself--that is, what the person with IBS should or should not eat in...reactionscomments
Why isn't this Diet Working Anymore?...Over the last year or so I have been adherent of the low FODMAP/GFCF (gluten free/casein free) diet. I have had really, really good luck with it and continue to...reactionscomments
Patterns...Does anyone notice Daily or weekly patterns with their issues? I know Anxiety has patterns that we need to be aware of. But I'm noticing that my Bowel can be...reactions5replies
Stress and Fear of New Environments...One commonality amongst many of us who suffer from IBS is that we often experience anxiety in uncomfortable circumstances and new environments. For example, I know that many of us...reactionscomments
Any advice on gas pains?...I’ve had many symptoms over years dealing with IBS. Right now I have gas pains and cramping but only able to move my bowels very little. It can last for...reactions24replies
Low FODMAP Seafood Spaghetti...Very simple and satisfying dish. Gluten-free spaghetti are often also low FODMAP but check the ingredients, in case some of them are high FODMAP. Low FODMAP spaghetti tend to stick...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis Era...The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...reactionscomments
Anxiety getting the better of me!...Hello to all, This is my first post, but I have learned much by reading member's posts. I am 70 and in pretty good health....but, four months ago i developed...reactions2replies
How Bad are Your Mornings?...If you struggle with anxiety, have you ever tried to monitor the intensity of it as you go through the day? Mine is always terrible when I get out of...reactions7comments
Commonalities Across the IBS Community...For years I’ve been active with many online IBS communities across different social media platforms, and I’ve realized that even though there are different severity levels and triggers to our...reactions2comments
My story...Hi, new to this forum. I was in college a few years ago and failed out. Not because I didn’t care, but because I was fighting anxiety and IBS. I...reactions1reply
Does anyone know what the doctor will do for me?...I’ve been taking methadone because I was in cancer treatments and was prescribed OxyContin 40mg 3x daily , well after almost a year of taking the OxyContin, my cancer treatments...reactions1reply
Date Night Ideas for People with IBS...The new year is finally here, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Now we all know that the real significance behind Valentine’s Day has nothing to do...reactionscomments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2010, which inspired her...
CURED!...I have come here to share my experience so maybe it can help as many of you as possible. My name is Kyle and I have been living with IBS-D...reactions18comments
IBS and Whole Wheat: A Bad Combination?...We hear it all the time, especially on commercials: whole grain foods are healthier for us than white-flour foods. In other words, when opting for bread or pasta, go whole...reactions4comments
I Took My IBS on Holiday to Italy, Ate All the Gluten and Thrived...A few years ago I did what you shouldn’t do when you have IBS and cut gluten from my diet. It used to trigger certain symptoms, like cramps and bloating...reactionscomments
Don’t Give Up on Yourself...I would like to start this post by saying that every IBS journey is a trying journey, so please never give up on yourself, or your health. When I first...reactionscomments
