Does anyone else find the recurring and repetitive ads for Xifaxan a little off-putting?...reactions1reply
How Working from Home Has Made my Life Easier...My IBS journey started at the very beginning of my career, and at the beginning of a new job, too. Not only did I have to adjust to a new...reactions2comments
Active 7 days agoDoes dehydration make IBS symptoms worse?...I haven’t been diagnosed with IBS yet. I have all the symptoms but have just been referred to GI specialist. I have diarrhea nearly every day and feel nauseous. I...reactions5replies
IBS-C Newly Diagnosed and Full of Questions...Hi Forum, I've been recently diagnosed with IBS-C. I've read a lot about it on the internet, and while the diagnosis seems to fit, I have some questions about the...reactions2replies
Really Hard To Be Intimate with IBS...Here’s a topic I haven’t heard many people discussing when it comes to their IBS – the topic of intimacy. It’s one of the most requested topics I’ve had viewers...reactions2comments
New to the Forum, and constantly in fear...Hello, I am new on this site, and the Forum. I have been suffering on and off for about 12 years or so, but officially since my first colonoscopy, at...reactions1reply
Just Because You Have an Illness......I'm just going to come right out and say it...JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO BE A JERK. No, it does not :-)...reactionscomments
When Spice is NOT so Nice...We probably have all heard of this at some point: spicy foods can cause diarrhea and even contribute to IBS. But that's not always true, at least of all spices...reactionscomments
Desperate. Need suggestions....Metamucil, Olestyr, Dexilant, Align after the usual tests, including colonoscopy OK for a week but now zero effect. Supplementing with Immodium 8x a day. GPs don't know. Respirologist, gastroenterologist agree...reactions5replies
This is Why Anxiety Makes IBS Even Worse...I think we can all agree that IBS flare-ups are terrible. But if you’re like me, you suffer from actual symptoms far less than you suffer from the anxiety of...reactions5comments
The Pain of Discipline and the Pain of Regret...I thought I would share one of my favorite inspirational quotes with you today. I actually first saw this at a martial arts school, but is actually a quote by...reactionscomments
Visible or Invisible: Let’s Be Kind...I recently had a hip replacement surgery, and I’ve been using crutches and then a cane to get around as I recover. When I enter a room (or a grocery...reactionscomments
Navigating IBS and Intimate Relationships...I first began to have persistent symptoms of IBS beginning when I was 19 years-old and just a month or so into my junior year of college. I had just...reactions8comments
A New Way to Diagnose IBS: An Acoustic Belt...I do not remember my diagnosis journey for IBS fondly. It consisted of me having to take a whole semester off of college to be probed and prodded in a...reactionscomments
"You Gave me Your IBS!": Miseducation and the Power of Suggestion...My partner is constantly telling me that I gave her my IBS, that suddenly, despite years of research to the contrary, it must be contagious. Why else would she be...reactions2comments
Lemon and Thyme Sardines on Toast...A simple little snack that is surprisingly filling, cheap and tasty! Perfect on your favorite low FODMAP bread. If you’re not sure what bread might be suitable check out the...reactionscomments
4 Things My IBS Relies on During a Flare...I don’t know about you, but when I happen to have an IBS flare in the comfort of my own home – it’s what I wish for, rather than having...reactions4comments
My anxiety and IBS...I really just need a place to vent and get this out and I figured this would be perfect. I’ve had IBS-D since I was 22. It’s been about 11...reactions4comments
What Does Managing Your Illness Really Mean?...Despite the fact that I have had stomach problems (IBS, gastritis, ulcers) and mental illness issues (bi-polar disorder, severe anxiety and clinical depression), I did not seek medical help for...reactionscomments
Imposing or Insisting is Not Helpful...If you’re reading this and you suffer from IBS, or any other illness, has anyone ever insisted or tried to impose their “healthy-lifestyle” practices on you? It is one thing...reactions2comments
