Does Miralax Irritates the Gut?...I am so frustrated with IBS recurrences. As I try to manage the stress of NMI bladder cancer treatment, I am chronically constipated with hard pebbly stool. My bowels move...reactions2repliesIBS-CFlare-upsTriggers
The Humble Khichdi...This is an IBS-friendly recipe submitted by an IrritableBowelSyndrome.net community member. Khichdi is a simple Indian dish and is a source of comfort. It is a dish in South Asian...reactionscomments
My Doctor Is A Perfect Match...There are few things I dread more than having to find a new doctor. Between endlessly searching and then trying to get in touch, it’s an additional stress on top...reactions5comments
Getting A Cold Or An Intestinal Bug With IBS...Has anyone experienced this? How have you dealt with it and how have you tried to mitigate the risk in the future?...reactions4replies
Tired After Eating...Hi everyone, I’ve noticed that I get super tired and sluggish after meals, even when I eat light. I’m wondering if it could be related to my gut health? Maybe...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionLow FODMAPSleep
Living With IBS: It Can Get Better...This article is for everyone who feels like life with IBS isn’t worth living. Because I’ve been there. My journey to diagnosis was filled with doctors’ appointments, tests, more tests...reactions36comments
How have your IBS symptoms changed over time?...Have your symptoms got better or worse? Looking back, do you see a connection between your symptoms and diets or treatments that worked for you? What were they? What did...reactions29replies
Facing the Holidays With IBS...So, picture this: it’s that time of the year when the air is filled with the smell of pandoro, fairy lights are twinkling, and everyone’s gearing up for a “Holly...reactionscomments
Processed Foods and IBS...Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause symptoms like belly pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Experts have found several possible causes of IBS, and it may have different causes in different...reactions10comments
What are some of the biggest challenges you face when trying to reduce processed foods in your diet?...What you eat can have a big impact on your IBS symptoms. For example, eating processed foods may trigger or worsen symptoms in some people. Have you tried to reduce...reactions25repliesDiet & Nutrition
Exercise and muscle building ...Anyone else find it hard to consistently go to the gym with ibs or is it just me? I’ll be fine for weeks then I’ll have a flare up then...reactions2repliesExercise
Looking for quick snack options...The main thing I snack on other than bananas and yogurt are Tostitos. I think I eat way too many because I can't think what else to eat that will...reactions6replies
Miralax...I am trying to get my ibs-c to work using miralax. I can't take a full dose because I lose control. I'm down to 1/2 tsp or 1 tsp. It...reactions2repliesIBS-C
IBS and Parkinsons...I am a 68 yr. Old male. I have had IBS since high school. I never expected to live this long with this condition. Two years ago I received a...reactions3replies
My Complicated Relationship with Fiber Over the Years...My fiber experience is complex and has evolved over many years. For example, what I thought of as fiber and where I could find it used to be quite limited...reactions13comments
A 5-htp supplement caused IBS for me!...Hey everyone, I took a dose of 100mg of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-htp, serotonin precursor) over a month ago and felt a pressure in my guts after half an hour or so...reactions3replies
IBS-C how to handle constipation ...How do you handle IBS-C? I take Miralax day and night and try to eat enough fiber but it seems no matter what I eat I have constipation. Has anyone...reactions16repliesIBS-CTreatment
My Go-To Natural Remedies For IBS-D Flares...For the longest time, I didn’t know what to do to calm my IBS-D flares. I tried taking Imodium, but it just doesn’t work for me unless my flare is...reactions21comments
Let's talk IBS-friendly recipes!...Which of our IBS-friendly recipes have you tried? Tell us how it went! From soups and salads, appetizers, main courses, and desserts... Check out our collection of recipes: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/recipes...reactionsrepliesDiet & Nutrition
