Food ...Hi, I'm new to the forum, I have suffered with IBS on and off for about 3 years now. Some bouts are more painful than others. I have decided to...reactions6replies
Does IBS make your burps smell?...Sometimes when I burp I can literally smell it, as can other people. I try closing my mouth to burp but the force of the burp causes my to involuntarily...reactions5replies
IBS While Traveling: Ireland...If you told me that it would be easy to avoid dairy in Dublin, Ireland, I wouldn't have believed you. Although, I do preface this by saying that most of...reactions1comment
Eating Out In Italy...Going to Italy on holiday and living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? You may want to read this! Italy is the country where I grew up, and from time to...reactions2comments
Yoga - can it truely be helpful?...So during this worst flare-up period I ever had (7 months now but who is counting?!) and only a handful of "safe foods" left (which don't feel safe anymore) I'm...reactions3repliesExerciseTreatmentMental Health
I WANT TO HELP PUT SOMEONE'S MIND AT EASE AFTER MY VERY FIRST COLONOSCOPY...Hiya guys, I'll try to keep this as brief but as informative as possible to try and help someone. This whole thing started about 2/3 years ago when I started...reactions2replies
Anyone else who developed prostatitis/chronic cystitis?...Yeah so my body is really testing me these past few months and I've developed periods of inflammation/pain in my urinal tract that went away and came back again. My...reactions9repliesPainFlare-upsSymptoms
Staycation While IBS Goes On Vacation...This summer, my partner and I decided to stay at home instead of going away. We have a toddler and a baby, we still don’t sleep through the night, and...reactions16comments
Food...Hi. Just diagnosed with IBS and looking for some input on foods that are okay...reactions3replies
Ibd and vitamin D...I have been reading some here lately that vitamin D deficiency is thought now to be related to ibd/ibs and other gut issues. I got my levels tested earlier this...reactions2replies
IBS & Gastritis...I’ve been diagnosed with IBS & Gastritis which has been going on for over 8 months. Been on various PPI’s for months which have not helped at all. Now taking...reactions17repliesPainDiagnosisLow FODMAP
I Flared at My Nephew’s Piano Concert...On a Sunday, I attended my nephew’s piano concert. He is a dashing 6-year-old and loving his piano lessons. He is doing exceptional and I wasn’t going to miss it. That...reactions9comments
Gut Issues I can't figure out...Hello, So I've had this problem for about a year and a half now. It started by me stupidly having too many energy drinks, trying out flavours. I had 1...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionDiagnosisTreatment
IBS or NO IBS ???...I am 65 since July 2023 and I was not officially diagnosed with IBS because until 3 days ago I did not talk to my Dr regarding the symptoms since...reactions9replies
Does anyone else have to take Pepto Bismol almost everyday?...any other remedies hurt my stomach...so Pepto is all I take....reactions3repliesIBS-DFlare-ups
Spousal Stomach Support...For over 10 years, my husband, "G," has been patient, kind, and understanding regarding my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s driven me to many GI doctor appointments, dealt with me...reactions1comment
What has your experience with the FODMAP diet been like?...Who has tried the FODMAP diet for finding food triggers?...reactions19replies
Fear of bowel cancer is making me not want to be here anymore ...Hello, I’ve literally just made this account because I have nobody else to talk to. I’m so so scared. For the last few years I’ve suffered with severe health anxiety...reactions58repliesSymptomsMental HealthAnxiety
Quinoa Tasty Salad...When the nice weather finally arrives, all I can think about is a fresh, healthy salad. In the Netherlands, the spring warmth arrives quite late but this won’t shorten my...reactions1comment
