Can Vitamin D Help Ease IBS Symptoms?...A few years ago, I started developing a chronic vitamin D deficiency. Often running dangerously low on my vitamin D levels, I have been taking daily vitamin D supplements for...reactions10comments
IBS Community on Instagram...Did you know that you can find the IrritableBowelSyndrome.net community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information about living with and managing IBS as part of...reactionscomments
5 Ways You Can Help Someone with IBS...While each person with IBS is different, getting to know and understand their condition is always the best way to create a better connection and help. Allow them to communicate...reactionscomments
The Importance of Having a Colonoscopy...Living with IBS of any form causes enough pain and suffering, wouldn’t you agree? So what are your thoughts when your physician recommends a colonoscopy with your already existing symptoms?...reactions1comment
Lifestyle Changes That Works for Me and My IBS...In this article, I would like to describe a few lifestyle changes that have helped me better manage my IBS symptoms. This is not to encourage folks to do what...reactionscomments
competent GI practitioner in Minnesota...Hello. I’m 37 years old and have had GI discomfort for over 10 years. I’ve tried multiple different diets and recently visited a GI doctor who ran some expensive tests...reactions2replies
Having IBS and Horrible Health Insurance...In a previous article, I shared that over the past few years I stopped seeing doctors and medical professionals regularly regarding my IBS, which may seem like I’m content with...reactionscomments
Anxiety and IBS...New member here, and I’d like some input. I saw a GI in July, and he did bloodwork and a stool sample. Both of those were ok—so he gave me...reactions5replies
Trigger Foods and Alternatives...As someone who has suffered with IBS since childhood, the kinds of foods I can and can't eat have changed, and even worsened, over the years. Foods I used to...reactions6comments
Can Swimming and other Low Impact Exercises Ease Constipation?...For the nearly 20 years I have had IBS, many (if not most) of my symptoms tended to be on the IBS-D side of the spectrum. However, I have also...reactionscomments
Is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome the Reason for My IBS?...IBS is not the only health disorder I have to contend with. I have several others, including Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endometriosis. For a long time...reactions3comments
5 Things People with IBS Are Sick of Hearing...We’ve all been there, that situation where you’ve been up all night, rushing from your bed to the loo with an IBS flare. You feel drained, empty and pretty fed...reactions18comments
The Eightfold Path: Right Speech...In this series, regarding the Buddhist Eightfold Path and it’s relation to caring for your IBS or other illness, we have reached something called Right Speech. This concept focuses on...reactionscomments
Have you experienced IBS fissures?...Hey does anyone else have problems with fissures with there IBS? I had a painful one last week when I was eating out with my brother and parents, and had...reactions5replies
IBS and Alcohol: Is It Ever Okay to Indulge?...It's well known for even those who don't suffer from IBS or another digestive or GI-related disorder or disease: too much alcohol can have adverse effects on the gut, at...reactionscomments
2 antispasmodics at same time?...Is it normal to be put on 2 different antispasmodic meds at the same time? I've been on Mebeverine for about a month and I don't feel any benefit so...reactions1reply
Avoiding the Rabbit Hole: Medication and Shame...I am not sure if anyone realizes how difficult it can be to take regular medication. As humans, we are forgetful creatures; it can be easier than you might think...reactionscomments
Gallbladder...I read the story on the gallbladder discussion and there was some concern that maybe there was a link with IBS. I believe there is. My gallbladder was removed 1-1/2...reactions2comments
