Morning Routines and FMLA...Over the many years of struggling with IBS, I’ve dealt with so many iterations of the illness that it becomes a series...reactions3comments
Could I be lactose intolerant?...I'm okay with having milk in tea or coffee or cereal, but if I drink milk or milkshake alone I get a...reactions4replies
Laxatives etc....does anyone else with IBS-M need to take some kind of "helper"? I take Psyllium [recommended by my gastrologist] and Movicol or...reactions2repliesIBS-M
IBS SUCKS BIG TIME!...I can never tell when I wake up what kind of day I will have. Whether if I have my everyday smoothie...reactions1comment
Going to the Beach with IBS...Summer is around the corner, and beach days are inevitable. Soaking up the sun and taking in the ocean air is dreamy...reactions5comments
Have you ever tried Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) for any digestive issues including IBS? ...Some people have found that taking DGL before meals helps reduce the frequency and severity of reflux and heartburn. Have you tried...reactions2replies
IBS Friendly Carrot Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce...When it comes to veggies, it's never easy for us IBS pals. I love my veggies, and honestly, I could easily live...reactionscomments
Symptoms...Just wondering. I have never been diagnosed with anything but I get really bad symptoms. Such as, really warm and extremey sweaty...reactions2repliesSymptoms
IBS Lessons From The Holistic Health Community...I spend too much time on social media. Sometimes, it’s just because I’m bored and keep scrolling for no reason. Other times...reactionscomments
The Pain and Discomfort of IBS Can Significantly Impact Daily Life...IBS can significantly impact daily life. It can cause discomfort, pain, and disruptions to normal activities. Family and loved ones may be...reactionscomments
IBS, Constipation, and Bladder Leakage: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction...I’m getting older. I’ve had four children. While bladder leakage shouldn’t be considered normal, it is common and was not unexpected. It’s...reactions7comments
Intimacy with an ileostomy...How a widower can start a relationship with an ileostomy (colon was removed) now I have a stoma and a bag...reactions1replyDepressionIntimacyPain
Addiction and IBS...Ever heard the theory that we crave food and drink we are allergic to? My research found that there is a scientific...reactions9comments
The IBS "C" of 40 years that suddenly changed to chronic IBS "D" & why!...Half of my life (over 40 years) consisted of regular bouts of constipation, sometimes so bad that a visit to a therapist...reactions1comment
IBS...I had IBS-D. Now I have IBS-C. It is the one good thing about being diagnosed with Parkinson's. I went to the...reactions1reply
Orange and Feta Salad...My fiancé and I always have a disagreement when it comes to food. I love fruit inside my salads, Luca hates fruit...reactions2comments
Janie's Story - Navigating Life With IBS...My name is Janie and I am 70+ years old. I have struggled with constipation for at least 15 years. For the...reactions1comment
My IBS D Diagnosis ...I have suffered severely from IBS D since 1996 and only recently have worked out what is causing it. FRUIT, HONEYand caffeine...reactions7repliesDiagnosisDiet & Nutrition
Help for severe IBS-C...I haven’t been able to go normally for months. I'm unable to poo for 6 or 7 days, at which time I'm...reactions1replyC. Diff
How Is IBS Related to GERD, Acid Reflux, and Heartburn?...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes all the organs that are responsible for moving and...reactions5comments