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. 😢...reactions7repliesAnxietyCopingDiet & 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...reactions9comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionCopingAnxiety
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions1replyIBS-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?...reactionsrepliesSymptomsTriggersDiet & Nutrition
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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....reactions44repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Creating a diet/symptom tracker app...I've been suffering with IBS-D for around 2 years and I want to try and create an app which can manage and track both diet (or any trigger) as well...reactions1replyTriggersSymptomsDiet & Nutrition
Peoples anti depressant choices for IBS ...Hi guys, this is my first post. I'm a 43 year old female with anxiety/IBS-D which I have had for as long as I can remember. I've recently come off...reactions3repliesIBS-DTreatmentAnxiety
Tips for Food Journaling With IBS...When you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it can sometimes feel like what triggers a flare-up is a mystery. That’s why keeping a food and symptom journal can...reactions1comment
Do you ever feel that you have to "fight" to be heard by your doctor?...Advocacy can sound like a public act, but sometimes it's as personal as fighting to be heard and taken seriously at your doctor appointments. Does anyone else fight to be...reactions26repliesCopingTreatmentHealthcare Team
Have you tried the anti-fungal diet? ...Typically, an anti-fungal diet focuses on reintroducing good bacteria into your digestive tract while also getting rid of extra fungi. If you've tried this, what has your experience been? Did...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
IBS...Hi all, I have suffered from IBS-D for more than 12 years until recently. I now find that my symptoms are alternatingly between IBS-D and IBS-C. Has anyone else on...reactions12replies
App for shopping ...Hi hu by has been told to do the 6 week test as they think he may have ibs. Does anyone know of an app I can take shopping with...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
The Soreness After a Flare-Up...Facing a health issue is never easy, especially if it is unpredictable and unknown as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The first very annoying part is that to get a diagnosis...reactions5comments
Proctalgia Fugax - Anyone Get Symptoms of This?...Proctalgia Fugax is a muscle spasm in the rectal area that can be associated with IBS and can be very painful. It comes out of nowhere and normally happens at...reactions5repliesSymptoms
