Can your colon physically burst from holding back gas?...One time I arrived at work and felt I had the runs. Often when I get the runs I have a build-up of gas too and if I fart before...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsWork & EmploymentTips & Advice
My IBS Experience with Different Treatments...I have had IBS for over 7 years. I underwent many, many tests and the outcome was that I have IBS, small hiatus hernia, and a very sensitive stomach. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Enjoying Good Days...When you think you have figured it out like 100 times enjoy that day to the fullest. Other people have the same day everyday so rejoice in the good stomach...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Alone in the Journey...I feel like I am alone with this as I do a lot of things with grandkids and if we go to Lego land and there is a line I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Having a difficult time coping with ibs-c...I am 28 years old and hardly ever had any problems with constipation in my entire life, up until 2021. All the sudden I completely stopped being able to have...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesMental HealthIBS-CTips & Advice
Coping with IBS-M Flares: The End of Symptom-free Days...After a nice bit of a reprieve from IBS-M symptoms, I have experienced a string of IBS-C (constipation) flares. These flares have been off and on for a couple of...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Does anything over the counter help?...I've heard Imodium can help some with IBS but does anyone know of something that is truly reliable in curbing IBS symptoms?...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
IBS-Friendly Sandy Zucchini...Summer is my favorite time of the year, especially because of the variety of veggies and fruits that Mother Nature gives us. Unfortunately, being in the Netherlands, I can't have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Urgency Hits in a Traffic Jam...Urgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in traffic, and I was hit with an intense urge...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bowels & IBS...Hi During covid I noticed a difference in bowel movements, stools were soft and after bowel movement I would need to return to the toilet as my anus felt wet...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionFlare-upsTips & Advice
pasta and IBS-C...I have been following the low fodmap diet which indicates GF pasta is the best. But, I do know rice can be quite binding for me. Does anyone have experience...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIBS-C
CREATIVE AND NOURISHING SNACK IDEAS FOR MANAGING IBS...IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) CAN MAKE FINDING SUITABLE SNACKS CHALLENGING, BUT CHOOSING NUTRIENT-DENSE OPTIONS CAN HELP MANAGE SYMPTOMS WHILE PROVIDING ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS. THERE ARE FEW SNACK IDEAS IDEAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Does anyone have high blood pressure from IBS....I have IBS and high blood pressure, just got on medication. Anyone suffering from same. Jyjyjy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & NutritionAnxietySymptoms
What's with those weird hiccups?...Sometimes just after I've eaten a rather filling meal, I uncontrollably do a long hiccup, so instead of 'hic' it's like 'hiiiiic'. It feels like a belch is going to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Extreme leg pain could it be related to IBS...I have had increasing leg pain for about 4 years and now it's 24/7, severe and I'm no closer to a diagnosis, taking paracetamol and using topical ibuprofen. I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPainIBS-C
IBS sharp pain...Hi, Our Daughter suffers with extreme health anxiety. She’s had a lot going on in the last 6 months. Major abdominal operation, various children’s ailments, her bloods show low iron...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIBS-M
Clearing the bowels...Hi all, first time posting and just hoping for any advice. I’ve been told I have IBS. Not really sure whether I have IBSC or D. Basically, I have no...Reactions0reactionsComments41 replies
Hey there, I'm back - and I'm a very special case now :-P...Here there, fellow people :-) I've been gone for a while (I needed a break from everything related to this topic). I wanted to write down what happened to me...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesSymptomsFlare-upsLow FODMAP
How My Bowel Fakes Me Out...My bowel often seems to play cat and mouse with me. It goes like this. I am going about my business when I get a sudden urge to evacuate my...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Fiber and IBS...If you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), addressing your fiber intake is important and worthwhile before tackling more complex dietary strategies. Managing fiber alone can really help IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
