Chewing - how well do you do it?...Today I had an interesting revelation about myself: I'm almost incapable of chewing my food. Let me explain: For as long as I can remember, chewing was not my strong-suit...reactions26repliesAwarenessDiet & NutritionSymptoms
Why IBS Can Be So Hard to Talk About and Treat...Recently I attended a meeting with my fellow IBS advocates. I hadn’t written a new article for a long while, and talked about why I wasn’t motivated. I discussed my...reactions11comments
Does anyone experience IBS with tenesmus ?...Hello everyone, I hope somebody can shed light on what I have been experiencing for the last 6 months. I haven't been officially diagnosed with IBS but endoscopy, colonoscopy and...reactions14repliesIBS-CTreatment
The Low FODMAP Diet: All About Polyols...Are you following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms? If so, you may be wondering what all those letters stand for. I will focus on the "P"...reactions4comments
This IBS - C...if I dont move my bowls for more than 3 days I go into server pain contractions minutes to a few minutes apart I get hot I feel faint I...reactions8repliesIBS-CAnxietyHealthcare Team
IC Valve massage...I read a A LOT about the IC valve (Ileocecal valve) and how a massage can help people with IBS ... so I tried. I'm not sure what I'm doing...reactions1reply
Popping/ Cracking sound from lower gut...Hi i was just wondering if anyone else get a Popping/ Cracking sound from lower gut and pain with it? when pushing. this only happen every now and then. i...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Don’t want to be dependent on laxatives...Hi guys. Bit of a tricky one. I was diagnosed with IBS-C a few years back as a teen and it was relatively manageable. The last few months however have...reactions8repliesCopingIBS-CTips & Advice
IBS-D ,A sharp worsening of symptoms...26 year old diagnosed with IBS-D since age 18. Symptoms: on a daily basis 8-10 visits to the bathroom, soft feces-texture diarrhea, severe abdominal pain and distortions in the upper...reactions6repliesIBS-D
Health anxiety led IBS...Hi All, I used to suffer from minor IBS and haemorrhoids (which I was diagnosed with in my late teens). Then about 12 months ago I found out a friend...reactions2repliesAnxietyMental HealthIBS-D
Ibs-c...Hi everyone! I just want some feedback to see if anyone is dealing with similar symptoms. I am in the process of being diagnosed with ibs-c. My main issue is...reactions1replyIBS-C
Help: I can't give up my medication and it's giving me the strangest dreams...Hello everyone, I'm new around here. I'm faced with a problem and I'd like some opinions from other IBS sufferers. I'll share my experience (as brief as possible): I started...reactions3repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSleep
A Cold, Elderberry Syrup, and IBS: A Fail...Sometimes, I don’t understand how my brain works. I’ve had IBS for years. I know how sensitive my digestive system is and how careful I need to be about my...reactions12comments
IBS...I have to medicate every morning usually after my first run to the bathroom. Getting ready to see Dietitian for major over haul of my food. I also have low...reactions4repliesAwareness
Discovering New Ways to Manage IBS Flares...My last article focused on the fact that I experienced a long period without IBS symptoms (more than a year!) Unfortunately, it returned just as fast as it had gone...reactions3comments
How long are your "bad" flare-ups?...My latest flare-up is about 6 weeks old and I'm about to get very tired of it (it basically surprises me on a daily basis after which meal I get...reactions2repliesFlare-upsMental HealthSymptoms
Pasta With Potato Cream and Bacon...As an Italian living abroad, I naturally tend to draw my attention to the best you can get from a specific land. Italy has the widest variety of veggies and...reactionscomments
Last little update...Hello guys! I hope you are all doing as good as you can be. I wanted to leave a last little update on my situation. I had my surgery (laparoscopic...reactions3repliesTreatmentCoping
Miralax comments...Tell me if Miralax helps your constipation. Also Philps Milkof magnesia...reactions1reply
