Just Starting On My IBS Discovery...Hi guys, I'm 18 years old and I have been suffering with abdominal pain and digestive issues for almost 5 years. It started when I began high school, and continues...reactions3comments
Afraid to Eat? Me? Hah!...In some ways my fear knows no bounds. Take spiders. I’m paralyzed the moment I spot one scurrying across the carpet. It’s all I can do to regain muscle function...reactions2comments
I Think Winter Might Be Over!...If you are like me, your mental health may take a bit of a nosedive during the Winter months (if you have Winter where you live, if you don’t, you...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...Trigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have...reactionscomments
IBS-Friendly Whole Roasted Chicken...About 2 years ago I made a whole roasted chicken for the first time and, to be honest, it didn’t come out the best. It was undercooked on the inside...reactionscomments
Connection Between IBS and Diabetes...Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by several digestive or gut-related symptoms occurring together, including pain in the abdomen, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. These can include diarrhea...reactions2comments
Primary Care Physicians: Why are They Important?...Recognizing the importance of having a primary care physician can be challenging for some, especially if you have had a poor experience or two. One bad visit can cause negative...reactionscomments
How can I be bloating like a pregnant Octomom?...How can I be bloating like a pregnant Octomom when I am on a diet of mostly protein drinks and baked chicken? I am 61 yrs old and have had...reactions1reply
New Look, Same Great Community!...You might notice a few changes in the way things look when you visit IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Never fear! You still have the same tools for finding info and connecting with others...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet for IBS...I may have mentioned before that my son has autism. When he was first diagnosed, his mother and I researched and got involved in everything having to with treating a...reactions2comments
Why It’s Important to Speak Up...Raising awareness about IBS is important for many reasons. Part of those reasons are because we want to educate others about what we go through and emphasize the seriousness of...reactionscomments
When IBS and Endometriosis Intersect...I remember it very clearly: a night I was driving home from the diner with my new boyfriend and feeling the distinct rumbling in my belly that signaled I would...reactions14comments
Am I Going to Make It?...I’ve recently taken a part-time job working a hotline that helps people who have mental health, substance abuse and isolation/loneliness issues. I take all kinds of calls. Sometimes, it’s just...reactions1comment
Post-Infectious IBS...I wonder if I always had some digestive issues. My mom says as a baby I could puke across the room. And I’ve always had problems with constipation. But the...reactions1comment
Suffering from IBS as a Teenager...Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doesn’t spare anyone and unfortunately also teenagers can suffer from this dreadful disorder. In fact, it is estimated that 10%-15% of older children and adolescents suffer...reactions1comment
Can Fecal Transplants Help IBS?...I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) as possible treatment for IBS. I know, I know. There’s a definite “ick” factor involved with this...reactions6comments
How do I help my IBS before a job interview?...I have IBS C and D. Past 3 days it’s been C but I had a normal movement today (thank goodness). But I have a job interview tomorrow around noon...reactions3replies
IBS-Friendly Bone Marrow Broth...Recently, a member of our Facebook community asked if we had a recipe for bone marrow broth, and unfortunately at the time we did not. I used to be in...reactionscomments
Decoding Stigma in IBS - The Importance of Story Telling...As a dietitian specializing in functional gut disorders, I work with IBS patients every day. It’s unfortunate that many of them come in uncertain, discouraged, and frustrated. It is no...reactionscomments
