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;...reactionscomments
Gallbladder...I read the story on the gallbladder discussion and there was some concern that maybe there was a link with IBS. I...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
Does 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...reactions6replies
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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 –...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...reactions4comments
