Why and How I Mistreat My IBS...I have IBS with constipation. I also have multiple sclerosis (MS). You would think that the focus of my energies would be...reactions14comments
Gastroparesis: What Is Its Connection (If Any) to IBS?...I recently made an appointment to see a gastroenterologist for the first time in several years. I am doing this because in...reactionscomments
Q&A with Dr. Nandi 1 - Should You See a Primary Care Physician or Gastroenterologist For IBS?...Living with IBS is difficult, and effectively managing symptoms can be extremely complicated. Often times, there are more questions than answers, leaving...reactions2comments
Traveling and IBS-D...My problem, mostly is traveling. Yes, the terrible position of being stuck in a car and you don’t think you’ll make it...reactions3comments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank...Many people who are diagnosed with IBS have made dietary changes to help manage their symptoms. Some have found great success with...reactions1comment
Meds Not Helping My IBS+D...I have been dealing with IBS+D for 2 1/2 years. I was first given CREON and I took 2 pills before each...reactions12comments
The End of My Life...When I turned 18 that was supposed to be the jumping off point for the rest of my life. I was smart...reactions2comments
New to IBS at 65 years old...I had my gallbladder removed last year in December and within 2 months lost 8kg and as I am small build only...reactions2comments
What I’ve Learned About Sugar Alcohols...First, let’s “celebrate.” I apparently have a new potential IBS trigger. Yay! I’d never had trouble with sugar alcohols in the past...reactions26comments
Elizabeth Alvarez...Elizabeth Alvarez, 30, was diagnosed with IBS and Crohn’s Disease in 2011. She was 21 years old and endured many years of...
Did I Do This To Myself?...Hello, I just came upon this site and thought I would share. I am 34 years old, female, no children. Currently not...reactions6comments
When People Say, “I Don’t Know How You Do It”...I was having a discussion with my mum the other day about how people react to chronic illness. She also has a...reactions9comments
"Just Relax!"...When I explain to people that my IBS is often triggered by emotional upset or anxiety, those dolts then tell me "Just...reactions3comments
The same old prescription from the same old doctors...I have had IBS-D since I was 11-years-old. I am now 66. I have been living in Mexico for the last 10...reactions2comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Response to people trying to say they know how it feels...Was seeing a pschy for anxiety and ibs is all in my anxiety and head. I control that and it will all...reactions1comment
The acid reflux/asthma connection...There is NO discernible pattern to my version of chronic diarrhea IBS. Neither food nor drink is a reliable trigger. I can...reactions1comment
Where To Find Public Bathrooms In Western Europe...I love to travel. But whenever I’m on the road, especially in a different country, I always get so worried about the...reactions1comment
IBS and GERD...I’m 50 now and have lived with IBS-C and GERD for 20+ years. The last 5 years have been fairly good, relatively...reactions6comments
