Do I have IBS-C or D?...So currently, I go loo 2-3 times before dinner, and then spend up to 2 hrs on the loo after dinner (I know, it sucks). My stools are not diarrhea...reactions1replyIBS-DIBS-CDiagnosis
What is the Link Between High Blood Pressure and IBS?...When you live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have other conditions that also impact your health. These ailments could affect you both physically and mentally. Our 2022 IBS...reactions1comment
Tender pain in right side...Hi, I'm currently awaiting results of some blood tests but wanted to reach out and see if anyone else has had similar symptoms to myself. I've been having a tender...reactions15repliesIBS-CIBS-MIBS-D
IBS Success in 2023...Someone asked me how I was doing managing my IBS these days. I had to think about my answer for the first time in a long time. Since the deepest...reactionscomments
IBS & high blood pressure...Has any one of you noticed a link between high blood pressure and IBS? Are the BP readings high during flare ups?...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
How Does Treating Diarrhea Affect IBS-M?...I have irritable bowel syndrome with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M) which means I have episodes of IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) and IBS with constipation (IBS-C). Treating one type of flare...reactions7comments
Pelvic Floor Issues...Has anyone had pelvic floor issues from IBS bloating? It seems this issue is like 90% female that have this from what I have read, but was weird as a...reactions12replies
What steps have you taken on your IBS journey that you are proud of?...One can derive strength, power, and will from a bit of pride. Share with us something that you're proud of, what steps you took to get there, and how it...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Tightness in Abdomen...Hello everyone! I’m new here, but not new to IBS unfortunately. I do have a question, does anyone deal with tightness across the top of your abdomen? I also have...reactions6repliesSymptoms
Undiagnosed IBS, But Still Valid...Hello, everyone, it's nice to meet you. I'm Thyme. I'm currently 21 and would like to share my IBS story. This story is quite all over the place and I...reactions6comments
Tips for finding an accessible restroom in public? ...What do you do when you need to use a restroom in public but none can be found? Any tips to share with the community?...reactions23repliesIBS-DTips & AdviceFlare-ups
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1replyCoping
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...reactions4repliesIBS-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...reactions13repliesDiet & NutritionTriggers
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions4comments
