Potential IBS diagnosis ...Hi everyone. My GP diagnosed me with IBS mid may. I'm a 35 year old female and have suffered with anxiety and depression since my early 20's. Mostly controlled with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Personal Journey...(IBS) has a huge impact on my life. It not only shapes my daily experiences and influences my physical and emotional well-being, but the fact that it is a chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you ever requested FMLA from work due to your IBS? What was your experience?...The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees qualified workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year. During leave, workers keep their jobs and health benefits. There are certain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesWork & Employment
Morning Routines and FMLA...Over the many years of struggling with IBS, I’ve dealt with so many iterations of the illness that it becomes a series of adjusting and re-adjusting to whatever ‘mode’ IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Could I be lactose intolerant?...I'm okay with having milk in tea or coffee or cereal, but if I drink milk or milkshake alone I get a huge painful bubble in my stomach and chest...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Laxatives etc....does anyone else with IBS-M need to take some kind of "helper"? I take Psyllium [recommended by my gastrologist] and Movicol or I en dup constipated....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIBS-M
IBS SUCKS BIG TIME!...I can never tell when I wake up what kind of day I will have. Whether if I have my everyday smoothie, my belly will hurt. OR I have my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Going to the Beach with IBS...Summer is around the corner, and beach days are inevitable. Soaking up the sun and taking in the ocean air is dreamy, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Have you ever tried Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) for any digestive issues including IBS? ...Some people have found that taking DGL before meals helps reduce the frequency and severity of reflux and heartburn. Have you tried this? If so, what has your experience been?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
IBS Friendly Carrot Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce...When it comes to veggies, it's never easy for us IBS pals. I love my veggies, and honestly, I could easily live with a vegan diet, but with IBS, it's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Symptoms...Just wondering. I have never been diagnosed with anything but I get really bad symptoms. Such as, really warm and extremey sweaty with nausa and reflux/sore belly feeling bloated. Sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
IBS Lessons From The Holistic Health Community...I spend too much time on social media. Sometimes, it’s just because I’m bored and keep scrolling for no reason. Other times, it’s because I can’t find the information I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Pain and Discomfort of IBS Can Significantly Impact Daily Life...IBS can significantly impact daily life. It can cause discomfort, pain, and disruptions to normal activities. Family and loved ones may be affected by witnessing the struggles and may offer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS, Constipation, and Bladder Leakage: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction...I’m getting older. I’ve had four children. While bladder leakage shouldn’t be considered normal, it is common and was not unexpected. It’s a minor (major) annoyance, but I did expect...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Intimacy with an ileostomy...How a widower can start a relationship with an ileostomy (colon was removed) now I have a stoma and a bag...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPainDepressionIntimacy
Addiction and IBS...Ever heard the theory that we crave food and drink we are allergic to? My research found that there is a scientific explanation for this and a method to control...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The IBS "C" of 40 years that suddenly changed to chronic IBS "D" & why!...Half of my life (over 40 years) consisted of regular bouts of constipation, sometimes so bad that a visit to a therapist for colonic irrigation was the only answer! Tell...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
IBS...I had IBS-D. Now I have IBS-C. It is the one good thing about being diagnosed with Parkinson's. I went to the ER thinking I might have appendicitis and was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Orange and Feta Salad...My fiancé and I always have a disagreement when it comes to food. I love fruit inside my salads, Luca hates fruit in his salads. I find that the juiciness...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Janie's Story - Navigating Life With IBS...My name is Janie and I am 70+ years old. I have struggled with constipation for at least 15 years. For the last 5 - 8 years, I have searched...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
