Describing My IBS Pain...My IBS has evolved a lot over the years. It started out with frequent bouts of diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Now, it’s still all those symptoms, but includes back pain...reactions37comments
IBS-Friendly Polenta Parmesan Bites...Here’s an IBS-friendly recipe that anyone can enjoy! I never used to like polenta but I was determined to find a way to make it taste good for my palate...reactions2comments
How I Try To Manage My IBS Symptoms The Natural Way...After being diagnosed with IBS, I had a feeling of relief, because finally, after many years of not knowing what was wrong with me, I could do something to help...reactions3comments
Surviving IBS in the New Year...Yeah, yeah, yeah…resolution. We will come to the resolution that we don’t want IBS anymore. As ineffective as New Year’s resolutions tend to be, I do believe that they can...reactionscomments
IBS and systemic/non-g.i. autoimmune symptoms...Hello all, I've been dealing with disabling but ill-defined health issues for almost a year now. I'm at a standstill as far as treatment goes, because no specialists seem interested...reactions3replies
Tips To Stay Calm On The Porcelain Throne...I know there are a lot of IBS sufferers out there who have a hard time on the porcelain throne. Whether it’s due to anxiety, constipation, or whatever the case...reactionscomments
The Value of Community Support...One of the things that I love about people who have an ongoing medical condition is their willingness to support other people with the same condition. To encourage them, to...reactionscomments
My Struggle to Manage My Mental Health and My IBS...My GI nightmare, as I call it, began in March 2016 when I had my gall bladder removed. While many people feel better after their gall bladder was removed, that...reactions1comment
Todd’s 2017 IBS Year in Review...Every once in a while, I like to post what is ultimately a journal entry. I think that all the sharing of individual situations and hardships in this forum, not...reactionscomments
Ask, Ask and Ask Again...There are some medical conditions where the solution is pretty easy to determine. If you break your arm, it will need to be set and splinted so that it can...reactionscomments
Turmeric And Your Gut: Will This Golden Spice Help Your IBS Symptoms?...It is not uncommon for people living with IBS to incorporate complementary alternative therapies such as traditional Chinese medicine and herbal products as a part of their IBS treatment. Many...reactions4comments
Nausea as an IBS symptom?...I have recently been diagnosed with IBS and gastritis. I have have started a low FODMAP diet with good results. I had my gallbladdder removed two years ago and have...reactions12replies
Vitamin D and IBS-C conflict...My doctor wants me to up my Vitamin D (with calcium) because of osteoporosis (had chemo years ago). However, taking the higher dose of over 1000 mgs/day seems to make...reactions1reply
My Incredible Maya Abdominal Massage Experience...Wow, wow, wow. I have never had a massage like the Maya abdominal massage before. It was an emotional, energy releasing and somewhat painful experience. But I mean painful in...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter Smoothie...Some people with IBS may have to limit what they eat due to triggers or because they are trialling a diet like the Low FODMAP diet to help get their...reactions2comments
The Holiday Report...This will be my second Holiday season writing about the very real troubles those of us with IBS struggle with throughout the Season. Last year, I told tales of terror...reactionscomments
Much better with Fybogel...I have recently had a lot of stress. This gave me constipation as my bowels felt screwed up, I got cramps and bloating. I also look after a 1 year...reactions1reply
Changing Your Daily Routine Can Affect Your IBS...Since so many different things can trigger IBS, one of the best ways to achieve stable management is to develop a consistent daily routine. This may include things such as...reactionscomments
Is Amitiza safe to take for IBS with constipation?...I have read mixed reviews on this medicine and have concerns with the side effects. Some people have had success with this medicine while others have had bad side effects...reactions1reply
