Where do I start? Is there hope?...Hi all, I hope this post finds you well. Today, I was diagnosed officially with IBS. It’s been a constant battle trying...reactions4repliesDiagnosisDiet & NutritionCoping
Is this IBS or something else?...Hello, i am new here and i am learning about IBS. My father is 54 years old and almost 7 years he...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Appetite ...I’ve recently been diagnosed with IBS and I have so many things running through my mind. My triggers are food related so...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Support System...I never shared my struggle with IBS with even my closest friends until the last few years. I am sure I am...reactionscomments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Fed Up With Not Being Fed Well...I am tired of fasting. I am tired of being hungry. Irritable bowel syndrome? I am tired of it. It used to...reactions12comments
IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Celebrates 5 Years...It is hard to believe that 5 years have passed since we launched IrritableBowelSyndrome.net. Happy anniversary to our community members and advocates!...reactionscomments
Buying a Car With IBS...Now I realize this title is quite funny when you first read it. No, no, my car does not have IBS. Quite the...reactions8comments
Dinner Date With IBS: A Drama In 5 Acts...Do you feel comfortable telling people you’ve just met about your IBS? I don’t. But recently, I found myself in a situation...reactions2comments
IBS Awareness Month 2021: One Day At A Time...April 1 marks the first day of IBS Awareness Month. If there is one predictable thing about IBS, it is that it...reactionscomments
What is one thing you would like others to know about IBS?...As we acknowledge IBS Awareness Month, we want to know what you think others should know about IBS. Join in the discusson!...reactions21replies
Sick of dealing with anxiety and pain ...The last few days have been miserable. I was doing ok had about a 2 week stretch of minimal flare ups and...reactions10repliesAnxietyPainFlare-ups
Does Yoga Really Help With IBS?...I know what you’re thinking. Ugh. You’ve heard it a million times from a well-meaning friend or family member: "Why don’t you try...reactions2comments
Why Is It So Hard to Explain IBS to Others?...When I go somewhere, I have often been fasting and continue to fast until I get home. I often have to give...reactions14comments
Battling Hunger and Pain: Meals In A Day...As someone with IBS-M, I can expect most mornings, especially right now with *the state of the world* (because stress affects IBS)...reactions1comment
Covid Vaccine for IBS...Has anyone taken Covid vaccine with active IBS symptoms? I would like to get the vaccines but scared as I am not...reactions2replies
Why Do Doctors Ignore Our Pain?...The amount of pain I have with IBS has greatly increased in the past year. My tolerance for this pain is wearing...reactions49comments
A Case of IBS Hubris...Since my IBS diagnosis, I have been acting very differently. Before I understood what I was dealing with and I could put...reactions37comments
worsening IBS-c after gall bladder removal...I have read the recent article on this subject and it doesn't leave me feeling hopeful that there is help for me...reactions2repliesIBS-C
Don’t Lose Hope...IBS is hard. And when things get severe, it truly can consume your life and make you feel like there is no...reactions20comments