IBS Triggers, Symptoms, and Management...Do you ever feel tricked, deceived, or mocked by your own body when IBS symptoms flare after a typically safe meal? It...reactions18comments
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
Awful wind ...Hello all, had ibs for at least 14 years, usually flare ups of D and wind, I’ve been on tablets to slow...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Loss of appetite ...I have loss of appetite for past 3 days no energy being sick no diarrhea bad wind pain in stomach do I...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionCoping
Yakult...Happy New Year everyone and I hope you have not had any issues with IBS over the Christmas period. I wanted to...reactions2repliesIBS-CDiet & Nutrition
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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
