Yakult...Happy New Year everyone and I hope you have not had any issues with IBS over the Christmas period. I wanted to ask if anyone has tried yakult drink and...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionIBS-C
Creating a better relationship with my body...Hi. My day goes like this. I wake up and feel like I need to pass stool. It comes out watery and a bit broken up, but I'm fairly relaxed...reactions15repliesAnxietyDepressionCoping
Something positive for a change...So I had this horrible IBS/SIBO(?) flare-up during october and november which I had no control over whatsoever. Luckily the symptoms weren't dirrhea-based (as they are usually with me) but...reactions1replyFlare-upsSIBOAwareness
Book recommendation...Hi. I thought I would share this book with you as I found it really interesting. After taking the quiz I have discovered that I may have SIBO which is...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Left side ...Due to descending colon being on the left I do experience pain there especially when constipated but I've noticed I feel really nauseous when lying on my left side. Do...reactions1replyPainSymptoms
Has anyone seen a functional doctor?...Has anyone seen a functional doctor for their ibs? I've been thinking about it. I know it can be costly since most don't take health insurance. If you have, how...reactions3repliesTreatment
Christmas Dinner...So I decided to go mad at Christmas dinner I had 2 brussel sprouts and a spoonful of broccoli, but 4 days later and I am still paying for it...reactions5repliesFlare-ups
Ibs...Does anyone experience panic attacks during chronic diarrhea. I have been trying to cope with ibs 40 yrs now. It's getting worse....reactions2replies
How to Set Realistic Goals for Managing IBS...Reaching a goal can be difficult. If it wasn't, it would simply be another task on your to-do list. When it comes to IBS management, goal-setting sometimes feels like a...reactions4comments
Terrible flare up...Hello! I am completely new here, and I will admit, completely lost and a bit hopeless. I was diagnosed with IBS about 18 years ago. It was sort of managable...reactions2repliesDiagnosisFlare-ups
My Hometown Toilet Trip...Taking my girlfriend on a trip to my hometown of Buffalo, New York, meant a lot to me. Buffalo is not just "upstate," as many New Yorkers and native Long...reactionscomments
Probiotics...I asked my gastroenterologist about probiotics, but he didn't seem to want to give me any advice. He was persistent that taking prescription Linzess is the only way to manage...reactions3repliesC. Diff
How Frustrating Life Can Be With IBS...I've always considered what in Italy we call a "buona forchetta," which means basically that I love to eat and I love to try new things. Food has always been...reactionscomments
IBS-C...I take a generic Metamucil in capsule form daily. You would think it and a relatively high fiber diet would be the key to my constipation. But no! I go...reactions2repliesCopingIBS-C
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
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 onions and garlic are a no-go because of...reactions7comments
My Trigger Food Elimination Process...My trigger foods tend to change over time. Sometimes, these changes are for the better. Then, I go from not being able to eat food at all to enjoy small...reactions14comments
Lemon Cream Tart...I'm definitely a savory person, NOTHING can beat a pizza or a good pasta for me, but occasionally I bake some desserts too. This one is one of my favorites...reactionscomments
Christmas and IBS...Does anyone else have problems with IBS before and during Xmas. I get depressed and my digestive problems increase this time of year....reactions9repliesDepression
IBS C & Linzess...They tell me I have ibsc looks like that's what it is do enemas three times a week especially organic coffee or chamomile. My primary prescribed me linzess which I'm...reactions3repliesTreatmentIBS-C
