Hello, Nausea...While most of us associate IBS with the predominant symptoms of either (or both) constipation and diarrhea, nausea can also be a symptom we experience. Nausea is often described as...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right Effort...A little Eastern wisdom today, boys and girls. I thought I would share some of what is referred to as the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism. I am a Buddhist...reactions2comments
IBS and GERD...Dyspepsia with IBS??? I have been scoped both ways 3 different times and have been told nothing is wrong!! My Dr told me if I stay out of my own...reactions8comments
Does anyone else need physical support sometimes?...There are times when I cannot walk without some form of support due to loss of physical energy, and after the first few times I picked up a cane to...reactions2replies
I’m Tired of Taking Medication!...I have lived with IBS for over 7 years now, and the first half of my journey consisted of nothing but the trials and errors of prescribed medication. I was...reactionscomments
First 3 Steps in IBS Treatment...When you first get diagnosed with IBS it can be overwhelming. What does it mean? How can I fix it? Then you go online and start googling and are overwhelmed...reactionscomments
How Much Do You Trust Yourself?...Dealing with IBS and its multiplicity of corresponding troubles can be extraordinarily overwhelming. We know that the right thing to do is to seek out support for our illness in the...reactionscomments
The Empty Consultation Room...I wasn’t diagnosed with IBS-M until 2011, because up until then, my symptoms were manageable. My pain seemed to be controlled by the SSRIs I was taking for depression, and...reactions2comments
Herbal Medicine...After 3 years of doctors moving me along and giving me too many ineffective medicines to count, I decided to do some research on natural healing. For the past 4...reactions3replies
I am a Parent and I Have IBS...I don’t think I really thought that my IBS would have a direct affect on my kids. Some of you with kids, might be thinking, ‘why would you think that?...reactions3comments
Chocolate Gummies...The key to making this treat is to use good quality, grass-fed/organic gelatin. Gelatin is derived from collagen and found in bones, hides and connective tissue of animals and is...reactionscomments
Lack of Sleep...“I.B.S.” should stand for ‘I be stressed’ because I am definitely stressed out a lot due to it. There are many aspects to IBS that make it very difficult to...reactionscomments
Recovering From the Crawfish Boil...Recently, I went on vacation this year to New Orleans, Louisiana. I have in-laws who live there, so my wife and I decided to visit since it has been a...reactions2comments
Preparing for an All-Day Catered Event...All day events can strike fear in the heart of many people with IBS, especially if you’ll be sitting in a room surrounded by other people. But what makes them...reactionscomments
I don't have diarrhea at all! Can I still have IBS??...Title says it all. People, you have no idea how much I'm suffering. I hope you guys can help me. Symptoms I have are, excessive bowel gases, constipation but the...reactions3comments
How long before the diarrhea slows up and hopefully stops?...I recently was diagnosed with IBS. My Diarrhea is every day even with Immodium A.D....reactions3replies
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...reactionscomments
Guilt vs. Entitlement...When is it OK to feel guilty as opposed to entitled, or vice versa, when you suffer from a chronic illness? There are legit moments when I cannot do anything...reactionscomments
Roast Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad...This recipe is great if you have some leftover rotisserie chicken or of course you could roast up a chicken yourself and add the pumpkin and chickpeas to the oven...reactionscomments
What’s the Link Between Lower Back Pain and IBS?...Back pain is one of the most common complaints people have, regardless of what other conditions they might also have. The Mayo Clinic estimates that approximately 80 percent of Americans...reactions39comments
