Has anyone taken Amitriptyline for IBS?...Hi there is anyone taking Ng amitriptyline for their IBS?...reactions1replyCopingPainFlare-ups
Help with diet ...Hi I’m new here but had IBS for a long time . Three years ago I had gall stones in bile duct and gall bladder . It was an 18months...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Hello, a little help please...Is there a lower cost option for Xifaxan. Maybe a pharmacy outside the US that it can be ordered from. Thanks for any help on this....reactions3repliesTreatment
Change in IBS sumptoms...I have had IBS for many years but have been controlling it very well with a low Fodmap diet. However I have had a pretty bad flare up for the...reactions1reply
Active todayDo you know what triggers your IBS flares? ...IBS triggers vary from person to person... food, stress, medication, hormones, changes in gut microbiota, genetics, etc. What have you noticed triggers flares for you, and what do you do...reactions67repliesFlare-upsTips & Advice
daily nausea and uneasy feeling in stomach area...For the last three weeks, I have had intermittent nausea daily. I have IBS-C. I take Linzess every day and that helps me go every day. The last three weeks...reactions3repliesIBS-C
Does a Toradol Injection or Pill Affect IBS?...I was recently injured and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or ibuprofen, was the best way to treat my injuries and provide a bit of pain relief. Unfortunately, ibuprofen is...reactionscomments
Parenting With IBS: The School Drop-Off...Parenting with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been a challenge from day 1. After my first IBS-free pregnancy, my symptoms returned with a vengeance. The weight of parenting responsibilities has...reactionscomments
Do you use technology to monitor your stress levels?...We all know that stress can wreak havoc on our mind and body (particularly if you're living with IBS!) Who here has used tech (such as wearables) to monitor your...reactionsrepliesTips & Advice
IBS New Years Goals and How Im Doing...For a bit of history I started suffering from IBS in senior year of high school and have been struggling ever since. In 2023 my anxiety about IBS really controlled...reactions1replyIBS-MCopingAnxiety
Has anyone tried sacral nerve stimulation?...Hi, new guy here. I've had ibs off and on for 50 years. I'm 80 years old now. For the past year and 1/2 I have no peristalses and though...reactions1replyIBS-DTreatment
IBS has been in flair for 2 years. Doctors won’t help. Also: dry mouth ...I’m so exhausted, so excuse me for a rant. Firstly, I have had a pain down the right of my abdomen, starting from the bottom of my ribs right down...reactions1replyIBS-DIBS-MIBS-C
Are these normal symptoms of IBS?...Hi guys I’ve been suffering with IBS for 8 years now and I’ve had every test you can think of to rule out IBD and they all came back negative...reactions9repliesFlare-upsTreatmentIBS-D
Holiday Fatigue and How to Recharge...The holidays can be draining. For me personally, I hosted Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas lunch at my home while attending all the other holiday events. Needless to say, I am worn...reactions2comments
IBS and grief ...New here and wondering if anyone has experienced IBS with grief. I’ve had IBS for many, many years. Six weeks ago, I lost my 13 year old Chocolate Lab and...reactions12repliesFlare-upsIBS-MAnxiety
IBS flareup ...When I get ibs flareup I get LLQ pain. Feels like I don’t completely empty my bowels. Plus my stool is very thin. Does anybody else have these symptoms?...reactions7repliesFlare-ups
Thyroid disorder in addition to IBS?...While it is probably not a connection that instantly comes to mind, your thyroid and your GI tract are linked in many ways. Have you explored the link between your...reactions1replyDiagnosisTips & Advice
How do you deal with the unpredictability of living with IBS?...Living with IBS means you live with uncomfortable and painful gastrointestinal symptoms. Another thing most people contend with is the "UNpredictability" of IBS. Do you have any tips for living...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Living with ibs-d...Hi everyone,my name is Todd im from australia nsw central coast,im new to this discussion group,but i would like to forward my personal views on ibs-d.I have had ibs-d clinically...reactions1replyIBS-D
I am desperately in need of help!...I have been suffering from IBS for 8 years now, but over the last year my condition has gotten much worse. My main symptoms are heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion, bloating...reactions7repliesLow FODMAPSIBOIBS-C