Feeling Represented on Social Media with IBS...In this world of influencers, I never felt like I had a representative for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As a petite person with an average weight, I expected to easily...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Colpermin...Has anybody taken colpermin peppermint oil capsules long term for more than 3 months please? And is this deemed safe long term? I have IBS mixed and find these help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
PCOS AND ENDO...I have ibs c but I also have problems with periods my whole life. I have a family history is pcos and endo and wanted to know if anyone here...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesIBS-C
What morning routines help with your IBS?...Many who suffer from IBS report that their symptoms are often worse in the morning. Mornings can involve all kinds of IBS triggers - not a good night of sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTriggersDiet & Nutrition
5 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with IBS...With the holiday season upon us, it is important to prepare for stress free ways to enjoy the festivities. How can we plan ahead to better our holiday experience? Here...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Annoying gas situations...Has anybody ever been out, say in a restaurant or at someone's house, and you feel like you really need to pass quite a lot of gas, so you go...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
IBS and Eating on the Road...Having IBS on a road trip, from personal experience, is a monumental bummer. You take all this time out of your week to travel halfway across the state, meet up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
is this IBS / IBD or something else.....Hi all, Around October last years, I started to get horrible (abdominal pain / bloating /heart burn / etc that lasted for many weeks. On and off throughout this year...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Two-Ply or Not Two-Ply: How I Cope with the "Rough" Days...IBS can be incredibly painful. Cramping, body aches, hemorrhoids—you name it, we’ve got it. But I have recently identified yet another culprit: one-ply toilet paper. The thing I dread the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What can I do to manage my IBS?...I’m having a hard time controlling my symptoms when they come on. Makes it hard to go anywhere. 😢...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAnxietyCopingDiet & Nutrition
IBS and Camping Don't Always Mix...I went camping back in the summer, with my sister and a couple of friends. We had quite a large tent that we shared. I didn't think much about IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Ibs or something else...I was told I had ibs years ago. I'm 32. I've recently had a 5 day flare up after not having this ever before. I have an uncomfortable feeling on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Cramping and Bloating: The Daily Battle...I have been experiencing more frequent flares recently. This means some of the most agitating symptoms have returned. I am talking about cramping and bloating. We all know how bothersome...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Urinary tract infections ...Hi! I’ve gotten sone relief since my Dr called in dicyclomine but I had such bad diarrhea last week one day (stress induced) that I got dehydrated and the next...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAnxietyDiet & NutritionCoping
IBS pain type and anxiety...Can ibs pain be like mild burning for hours. A doctor suggested ultrasound, cbc and urine test after I was having persistant burning pain in upper abdomen. The tests found...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Loud gurgling noises...Does anybody experience really loud bowel gurgling noises, not necessarily connected to diarrhea. I have IBS mixed and some days I have these all day long with not much of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIBS-M
Vegetable-rich Diet and IBS...For those who are vegetarians or eat a diet rich in veg: Do you notice symptoms and stool type that you think might be connected to eating plant-based whole foods?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & NutritionSymptomsTriggers
How to Go Gluten-Free at Mealtime...Going gluten free may help ward off unwanted symptoms and contribute to improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management. But if you are new to the gluten-free game, it may feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Back To The Beginning: Appointments & Testing...I’ve recently shared how I suddenly started experiencing new and quite intense symptoms. After something that felt a lot like a stomach bug, my digestive system seemed completely unable to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you tried a gluten-free diet to help manage IBS symptoms? ...If you've tried to go gluten-free, what was your experience? Was it helpful? Challenging? Worth it? Share your experiences below, including any mealtime ideas and/or food inspiration....Reactions0reactionsComments42 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
