One bathroom house Emergency solved...Our house has only 1 bathroom. My husband takes a while with his shaving, ect. in the morning. I would rush to the bathroom door and say in a pitiful...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesIBS-D
Saying No to Vacations with IBS...Recently, I was invited to a bachelorette weekend getaway, and although I wanted to attend so badly, I had to say no to the invitation due to IBS symptoms. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Outside My Comfort Zone...Living with IBS means living within as much of comfort zone as you can get. Living with IBS means knowing exactly how long it takes to get from familiar places...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Weird involuntary facial expressions before/when burping? ...I don't normally drink soda but today I did, and as I was drinking it my chest began to feel very gassy like I was about to belch. I wasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How to Ace a Date with IBS!...Trying to balance dating and the struggles of IBS with its clammy cramps, are two things that don’t necessarily go hand in hand. I’ve been asked time and time again...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What has been your experience with pelvic floor therapy for your IBS?...Pelvic floor therapy and exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor are often recommended to help both men and women with IBS symptoms. What has been your experience with pelvic floor...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExerciseTreatment
Has anyone tried emma?...I have seen an advertisement for a natural product called Emma. I was wondering if anyone has tried it or if it is just a scam. My background with IBS;...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIBS-C
Colostomy to help reduce boughts with incontenence ...50 years ago I was dx with Celiacs, severe malnutrition, with absolute flattening of villa. Severe Diarrhea was biggest issue, unfortunately It was coupled with nerve damage. I am totally...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisIBS-D
Sharing a House With IBS...Lately, my housing situation has been a shenanigan. My fiancé moved to the Netherlands at the end of 2021 and I’ve gone back and forth from Italy since then. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Toilet Paper bill...I'm sure people have noticed the price of toilet paper has gone sky high. Women naturally use more toilet paper than men, but how about having to use the bathroom...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesIBS-D
Do you have difficulty setting boundaries and saying no? ...Living with IBS requires a delicate balance between managing symptoms and prioritizing personal well-being. Setting boundaries and learning to say no can be difficult but is often necessary. Tell us...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & Advice
Tired of being sick...Hi! I am 67 yrs old and have been dealing with stomach issues since I was in the 3rd grade. Symptoms improved through my high school and college years which...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesIBS-M
Does anyone get breathless after a bowel movement?...A community member wants to know if anyone else becomes breathless after going to the bathroom in the morning. If yes, do you have any advice for that?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceFlare-upsCoping
Odors That Make My IBS Problems Worse...I am wondering if others have IBS problems with odors in stores from a variety of inventory. One of my main problems is in home improvement stores like Lowe's or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTriggers
the IBS variant Functional Diarrhea...I've had IBS-D for years but there was no abdominal cramps or pain, none at all. The FODMAP tests/diet did nothing no matter what I ate or did not eat...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
IBS-D and turmeric...Does anyone use Turmeric improve symptoms? How about combined with black pepper for increased bioavailability? What about combined with peppermint oil or other things? I don't ever have pain or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Eating Low FODMAP on a Budget...Food prices have skyrocketed recently, and if you’re following the low FODMAP diet, you may be wondering how to eat low FODMAP on a budget. After all, many certified low-FODMAP...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
An embarrassing moment ...I never suffered with IBS as a child but I'd like to share one bowel-related embarrassing moment that happened to me when I was 11. So I was sitting in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Traveling, scary situations!...Hi lovely people, It's been a while since I've posted on here but anxiety has made me return! My partner is Norwegian and in summer I'll be traveling to Norway...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAnxietyTravel
