What I Do When Everything Upsets My Gut...Do you ever feel like everything you do or eat results in a flare? I suppose that as IBS sufferers, most of us have been through a bad phase like...reactions27comments
IBS-M: diarrhea in the morning and constipation at night?...How do you stop IBS-M diarrhea in the morning and constipation or night? It’s like this everyday alately. I think mine may be health anxiety related....reactions1replyAnxietyIBS-M
My Weight Loss Journey with IBS...I only took what my car could hold when I decided to move. I knew I would need nice clothes for work, so I brought all I could and planned...reactions1comment
Bloating constantly...I have daily bloating which makes me look 8 months pregnant, that would be a miracle as I am 72 and had a hysterectomy 20 years ago!! GP surgery prescribed...reactions8repliesSymptoms
So... not what we thought it was....I wanted to give an update on here and just a little bit of closure and advice. I begged doctors for help for months and months. Some days I'd be...reactions6repliesTreatmentDiagnosisAwareness
Herbal remedies ...Hi my daughter is Nealy 30.she as blotting everyday.she as had tests done Dr said to go on pill will help but as problems with the pill hade to stop...reactions3repliesTreatment
Adopting a Growth Mindset for IBS Management...Can the way we think about ourselves and our capabilities affect our lives? Absolutely! How we think about ourselves affects how we feel, what we achieve, whether we stick to...reactions17comments
IBS and Diverticulitis...I have both IBS and diverticulitis. I feel like I am constantly in a flare of some kind. Is there a way to tell which one is causing my pain?...reactions3repliesFlare-ups
Are Hair Loss and IBS Connected?...After my IBS diagnosis, what happened to me was an unexplainable issue: hair loss and hair thinning. I'm not talking about losing patches of hair as it happens to those...reactions22comments
Share your IBS truth in our 2023 IBS In America survey...About 10 to 15 percent of people in the United States have IBS. To better understand the patient experience and realities of IBS, we are fielding our 2023 IBS In...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnut Topping...Embrace festive flavors with this sweet yet savory side dish. There is no need to eliminate high FODMAP foods when managing IBS completely. It’s all about quantity! So, embrace options...reactions2comments
Childhood trauma IBS adulthood ...Hi, I'm learning that chronic severe IBS C in myself is probably the result of the trauma I experienced in my childhood. Does anyone here understand this phenomenon too? Regards...reactions19repliesDepressionCopingAnxiety
Symptoms - discomfort during IBS-M episode...Hoping someone here can speak to this! Does anyone experience left side and left lower back discomfort during mixed diarrhea & constipation episode? Could this be trapped gas?...reactions5repliesIBS-MSymptoms
Getting Dressed with IBS...We all know the physical discomfort we face during an IBS flare-up, but one of the worst feelings for me is when it happens while traveling for work, and I...reactions13comments
IBS-U...Anyone have this and found anything that helps? I have no D or C but intense all day bloating. No specific food really makes it worse, just food in general...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Angry Again: IBS and Anger...I am not someone who gets angry quickly. I take great pride in that. My rope is very, very long. Interestingly enough, what tends to make me get the angriest...reactions29comments
FODMAP and dry mouth...I recently went on FODMAP, which does seem to help with my IBS. However, I have serious dry mouth issues, using lozenges containing Xylitol was the only thing that really...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionLow FODMAP
Coping...Have been on a FODMAP diet and taking probiotics along with Metamucil for IBS and nothing seems to be helping. Talked with doctor who wants me to continue with all...reactions6repliesCoping
What's in your pantry? ...Community Health Leader and Registered Dietitian, Sarah, wrote an article about pantry essentials for following the low FODMAP diet. What's in your pantry? Do you have staples that you always...reactions21repliesLow FODMAPTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
The Supplements I Take for IBS and Why...Currently, on my IBS journey, I am being very consistent and disciplined with a supplement regimen. I thought I would share what I am taking and what has shown to...reactions14comments
