Stories

I was diagnosed with IBS 20 some years ago. Since then, I've tried different meds and methods. Sometimes I go through short periods were I think I am ok, to...

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...

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...

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...

I am 70 years old and I have been dealing with this for 2 years. I have had a colonoscopy and they removed 2 polyps and was also diagnosed with...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hello, everyone, it's nice to meet you. I'm Thyme. I'm currently 21 and would like to share my IBS story. This story is quite all over the place and I...

I went camping back in the summer, with my sister and a couple of friends. We had quite a large tent that we shared. I didn't think much about IBS...

When I was a young mother, I used to go to Kay's house for coffee (after several cups, I would go use her bathroom!) We would laugh about it; and...

I thought I'd post my story since it's a good reminder to push for testing and fight for your right to good care. When I was sixteen I started to...

Developed IBS-D after years of medical neglect and misdiagnosis. Through researching the internet I felt that it was most likely a Blastocystis parasite infection. Requested a test from my doctor...

First of all I’ve learned so much from this site... the pain, the bloating, the bathroom runs or lack of, not being able to wear jeans that aren’t elastic or...

Hi everyone from (sometimes) sunny Wales, UK. The saga begins in a doctors surgery far, far away. I might as well have gone to the mighty Jabba as to date...

Here is my IBS story, if maybe someone can be helped by it. I know we are all so different, odd how we all react differently to different foods. I...

Last year the symptoms of an IBS flare of severe diarrhea and nausea caused me to report to the ER where it was determined that I undergo emergency surgery for...

Family of 6, one bathroom, two parents with IBS... I am familiar with some of the symptoms which IBS can present... Early on I had the loose and very urgent...