How do you manage IBS-M?...Can anyone share strategies that work to reduce flare ups of mixed-type IBS? My gastroenterologist told me to pick which bothers me...reactions3replies
The Serenity Prayer and IBS...For those not familiar, let’s look at the first part of what is commonly referred to as ‘The Serenity Prayer.’ ‘God, please...reactionscomments
Soothing Low-FODMAP Lemon & Ginger Tea...When my stomach is feeling a little upset I find that this tea helps settle things down. It’s perfect to warm you...reactionscomments
Find Your Inner God/dess...Living with IBS, or any invisible illness, can sometimes make you feel lost. It can strip away your happiness, destroy your confidence...reactionscomments
Bloating IBS-C...Does anyone know what our intestines and colon are undergoing when we are bloated? Is it inflammation? Flatulence? Irritation? I am just...reactions5replies
Different Types Of IBS Pain...Over the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about...reactions32comments
Basalazide for IBS?...Has anyone every been prescribed Balsalazide for their IBS? As far as I can tell, Balsalazide is used exclusively for Crohns and/...reactions1reply
IBS-Friendly Egg Shakshuka...Hey fellow IBS sufferers! I want to share with you another IBS-friendly recipe that I find really delicious and great for any...reactionscomments
Comparing Illnesses...For some, getting diagnosed with IBS can be difficult as it involves several doctor’s visits of complaining about the same issues for...reactions4comments
IBS D has ruined my life...I grew up with a violent alcoholic who beat my mum near death many times - my mum has mental health issues...reactions3replies
IBS: Daily Maintenance Skills...Let me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse...reactionscomments
Using Leftovers to Help Manage IBS...Of all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how...reactionscomments
What can I take to get my bowels moving without agony?...Please, I need your help. For 50 years, since the age of 11, I had IBS-D, severely at times. Once I lost...reactions8replies
back pain?...I have been dealing with IBS-D for years, and always have my emergency supplies, including Imodium with me. A new symptom of...reactions2replies
The Blame Game...How often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to...reactionscomments
How Embarrassing Do Your IBS Symptoms Get?...I am sure that most of you have experienced your gut making really loud embarrassing noises at the wrong time and in...reactions6comments
What Is ‘Good Enough?’...I’ve been thinking a lot about what I am trying to accomplish with all the work I put towards managing my IBS...reactionscomments
IBS and my irrational fear of the Stomach bug...I suffer from IBS D and granted I don't always eat what I should and what not but I've noticed that during...reactions4replies
What Is The Hardest Part Of Traveling With IBS?...Traveling with IBS can be a pain in the butt, literally. The anxiety and stress that comes along with traveling can intensify...reactions2comments
IBS vs. C. Diff...By the time people end up with an IBS diagnosis, they’ve usually gone through an array of different tests by one or...reactionscomments
