Is there a difference between fructose malabsorption and IBS?...The low fodmap diet is followed for both so I am wondering what the difference is? I have FM so am wondering if IBS medication could help me....reactions1reply
Anxiety Related IBS...I have had IBS for my whole life, I believe. But I was diagnosed with it at 11 years old. Back then they called it spastic colon. Anxiety usually brought...reactions1comment
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for IBS...Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy. This practice is based in mindfulness and you know as well I do that mindfulness comes up all the time when...reactionscomments
IBS is harder when you.....!...I know you all IBS sufferers know the painful attacks that may change your lifestyle, for me it's now more difficult as I am now a mother for a 2...reactions2comments
Who Do You See For Help?...A big part of managing my IBS has been about seeking help from others. I have had to pay many of these helpers for their professional advice and services, and...reactionscomments
Fodmap diet...My stomach, intestines, well they hate me. I have had stomach troubles all my life. So recently my GI put me on a low fodmap diet. She says that it...reactions3replies
Greek Salad with Lemon Peppermint Vinaigrette...Find it odd to add peppermint oil to a salad? Tabouleh, a Mediterranean salad made with bulgar wheat is just one example of a salad made with fresh minty flavor...reactionscomments
After Years, I Finally Saw a Doctor...A while ago, I wrote an article explaining why I haven’t seen a doctor in a long time. In fact, it’s been over four years since I’ve gotten even a...reactions1comment
How to Plan a Stress-Free Holiday with IBS...With the warmer months coming up, we all start dreaming about our summer vacation. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, vacations can quickly become equally as scary as they...reactionscomments
Why Dinner Invitations Are So Difficult...I don’t like eating out because of my IBS. Partly because I’m scared of a flare-up in public. And partly because I don’t like asking for special treatment. I get...reactions2comments
What to Eat When You Have IBS...If you have IBS, you have likely heard of the low FODMAP diet or tried it yourself. While the low FODMAP diet is extremely effective in reducing symptoms, the results...reactions2comments
Karina...Karina is a freelance writer, translator, and blogger. She was diagnosed with IBS shortly after finishing University, and it changed her outlook on life. In the first years of her...
When You Get Fed Up, Something Happens...I have lived with IBS for many years now, and after trials and errors of trying different things to help my condition, I’ve learned to just do what works best...reactionscomments
Monster Cookie Energy Bites...I've found this to be real easy on my tummy whether I'm nauseous, having abdominal pain or not. I tend to eat quite a few in a day to get...reactions1comment
What Does the 'New You' Look Like?...Living with IBS often requires that all kinds of changes be made in order to manage the painful symptoms of the disorder. I remember looking at the list of things...reactionscomments
Does anyone experience uncontrollable gas/odor?...Hi, I was diagnosed with IBS 5 months ago. The worst symptom I got is uncontrollable gas. Doctors said that this may be my own hallucination?! I haven't found any...reactions2replies
Can I Get a Good Doctor Please?...Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments, but also with doctors who seem uninformed, dismissive...reactionscomments
IBS and GERD: Two Digestive Disorders with a Common Root Cause...Unfortunately, the digestive dilemmas I face are not only those related to my IBS. I also suffer from GERD (otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease) and have for as long...reactions6comments
Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie...Peppermint extract (in an alcohol base) and peppermint oil are often used to add flavor in sweet treats. To get the health benefits, you need the oil. But be careful...reactionscomments
