Work and IBS...Because symptoms from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including diarrhea, constipation, pain, and bloating, affect a person’s daily activities, they can affect a...
Smoking and IBS...Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. Smoking introduces harmful chemicals into the lungs, which are circulated throughout the body...
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
IBS vs. C. Diff...By the time people end up with an IBS diagnosis, they’ve usually gone through an array of different tests by one or...reactionscomments
Can Enzyme Therapy Help IBS?...In my early 20s when I was scrambling to find a longer-term solution to managing my IBS, was when I first stumbled...reactions2comments
Bloating and IBS...Bloating around the stomach area affects over 90 percent of people with IBS. It is usually not the most severe symptom of...
Connection Between IBS and Diabetes...Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by several digestive or gut-related symptoms occurring together, including pain in the abdomen, bloating, and...reactions2comments
Treating IBS Is Not An Exact Science...There is no magic pill, no set of exercise routines, and no one-size-fits-all diet for treating IBS. It is a combination of...reactionscomments
Suffering from IBS as a Teenager...Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doesn’t spare anyone and unfortunately also teenagers can suffer from this dreadful disorder. In fact, it is estimated...reactions1comment
IBS and Teens Identify Your Triggers...While adolescence may smell like teen spirit, it's also a s-t-r-u-g-g-l-e. Hormones are fluctuating. Bodies are changing (including the digestive tract). Stress...reactionscomments
Are You At Risk For IBS?...What makes a person more susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still not fully understood. Researchers believe it is a combination...
Can Hormones Trigger IBS Symptoms?...Many things can trigger irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, including hormones. Recent evidence shows that hormones – particularly estrogen and progesterone –...
Marci Kallick...Marci Kallick is a patient advocate who believes we all, as patients, must stand up and protect our health through education. After...
Community Views: Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With IBS...Getting an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosis can feel like a relief. The path to diagnosis can be long, so finally, having...reactionscomments
The Connection Between IBS and Other Bowel Diseases...Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are often mistaken as symptoms of other bowel diseases. Some of these bowel diseases are much...
Mixed Appetizers...When I host a dinner for my friends, it's hard to go 100 percent low FODMAP. I want to enjoy every serving...reactionscomments
My Favorite Dairy Milk Alternatives...I wouldn’t say that I’m lactose intolerant. On good days, I can enjoy some cheese or cream and be perfectly fine. Although...reactions10comments
Help Locating a Gastroenterologist...I am an 82 year old male who has had IBS-D since before the onset of puberty. Other than my (rather severe...reactions2comments
Meeting My New Gastroenterologist...Today I got to meet with a new gastroenterologist. It’s something I know I’ve needed to do. I sit here and spout...reactions9comments
Low FODMAP Onion and Garlic Substitutes...If you’re following the low FODMAP diet to manage your IBS symptoms, one of the first things you likely learned is that...reactions7comments
