I would love to have any suggestions on how to handle and manage IBSDC. n C...I was just prescribed Linzess. Unfortunately it's $272.74 for 15 pills. I'm currently on Librax. I have had IBS for three decades. I see two different Doctors. The gut doctor...reactionsreplies
Helpful Tips for Dealing with IBS Flares in Public...Recently, I had an IBS flare while at a public function. It reminded me of tips that I have acquired over the years with this diagnosis that always come in...reactions41comments
Keto cures my IBS...Okay so this evidence is both anecdotal and with some evidence. My personal story is I got IBS after a sepsis and it was hard, I had back pain and...reactions2replies
Gastro Intestinal Issues...I have been dealing with Gastro Intestional issues since July 2nd 2023 and they have not gotten any better. I have seen my Family Doctor and she test me for...reactions3repliesAwarenessSide EffectsSymptoms
Suggestions for back pain, bloating?...Hi all. I have IBS C and have been having bad flare ups recently (after months of nothing). I think stress is the cause but it’s hard to manage. My...reactions39repliesFlare-upsIBS-CPain
My Favorite Nourishing IBS-Friendly Foods...In the past year, I’ve been on a mission to nourish my body the best I can without upsetting my IBS-D. While I still struggle to eat during flares, I...reactions1comment
Stress...I have chronic chest pain after breaking my sternum 17 months ago. That causes stress that gave me IBS-C Even without my chest pain, IBS is enough to be stressed...reactions1replyAnxietyDepressionCoping
Eating...If I eat something bad, my guts explode If I eat well, good FODMAP food, my guts hurt so bad, I don't eat dinner....reactions4repliesAnxietyCopingDepression
Diarrhea ...Hi all . I would like some advice or if anyone on here has had a similar experience. I decided to go gluten free to see if it may improve...reactions2replies
Pico prep...I did the colonoscopy pre yesterday to clear a backload of crap in my colon. Oh, the pain today. My colon is angry and raw I guess from loosing it's...reactions3replies
Pain...Colon pain. What a misery. I wish a hot water bottle on my guts and 10 Melatonin tablets How do you caln down the colon????...reactions4repliesAnxietyCoping
Traveling On A Plane With Flaring IBS...A few months ago, I flew from Australia to Europe with a couple of layovers stops in between, the whole trip took almost 40 hours. As usual, before traveling I...reactions9comments
Taking loperamide (called imodium in the uk)...Luckily works pretty well for me..... for the diarhea at least.... Im away this weekend camping (nightmare!) - is it safe to take this all weekend "just in case"?...reactions8repliesIBS-DTravel
Had IBS 30+ years - getting worse last 6 months...Its never ending and the more I stress about it the worse I get. I recently took saxenda (the weight loss pill) and that seemed to make things worse. I...reactions2repliesFlare-upsDiagnosisMental Health
Help for IBS-D...I am curious whether anyone else has an implant from Medtronic. My Uro/Gyn implants this device mostly for people with bladder leakage. However, I did a test for my fecal...reactions9replies
How to Sleep With IBS...Have you ever slept poorly, only to wake up with an IBS flare the next day? Or maybe you are already in the middle of a flare, and your gut...reactions1comment
Flare up and work...Hello, just wondering if anyone has had to call off work because of a flare up, and gone to get a doctor's note to excuse it. I'm having a bad...reactions2repliesFlare-upsAnxietyWork & Employment
After diarrhea, a week of slow recovery...I will eat the BRAT diet after diarrhea for about 2 days, but the result is still the same. Tremendous amounts of gas, nothing being digested. I take Immodium and...reactions5repliesIBS-DTips & Advice
Severe pain off of probiotics...Wondering if anyone can figure this out, started having severe abdominal pain one day which I never get. Seemed like a possible infection to me I met with my physician...reactions1reply
IBS Symptoms...The person who is suffering, my Gastro doctor prescribed zen pep twice a day before major meals. It has helped me, but still need to be careful It’s a prescription...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
