Stories

I have Multiple Sclerosis, and my doctor also has diagnosed me with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I choose to push both of these things out of mind, as I try...

I’m 51 years old and have been suffering with IBS-D for over 20 years. My days were miserable especially dealing with debilitating colon spasms after bowel movements that left me...

When I started martial art the guys were talking about to eat carb lot of pasta for energy so I started to do just the same. I started to gain...

51 years old. Stomach issues for as long as I can remember. Had an endoscopy on 2012 where I was told I had gastritis. In April of this year, I...

I spent over 10 years with IBS before being diagnosed. For a long time, I didn’t question my pain, but even when I started to think it wasn’t normal, I...

About 10 years ago I started developing a sensitivity to sugary foods. If I ate any treats I would have diarrhea for a couple of days after. I've had anxiety...

For a long time I lived in denial. I ignored it. Ignored the pain in my stomach. Ignored the killer urge to head to the bathroom after every meal. Scared...

I am a 53-year-old woman. I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome when I was 20 yrs old and in college and working 2 jobs. It totally changed my life...

Hello all, This is my first time speaking on a platform like this before in a very long time, but let me introduce myself: I am Thoudah, and I am...

My problem, mostly is traveling. Yes, the terrible position of being stuck in a car and you don’t think you’ll make it to a restroom. Every single time I’ve gone...

I have been dealing with IBS+D for 2 1/2 years. I was first given CREON and I took 2 pills before each meal. That didn't help so my gastroenterologist suggested...

When I turned 18 that was supposed to be the jumping off point for the rest of my life. I was smart and hard working I had applied to a...

I had my gallbladder removed last year in December and within 2 months lost 8kg and as I am small build only weighed 48kg anyway. To cut a long story...

Hello, I just came upon this site and thought I would share. I am 34 years old, female, no children. Currently not working (disability). I struggled with eating disorders all...

When I explain to people that my IBS is often triggered by emotional upset or anxiety, those dolts then tell me "Just relax!" Oh, WOW, why didn't I ever think...

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 years. All the major pharmacies have a doctor's...

I have had stomach/digestive difficulties just about my entire life. When all else fails as a diagnosis then IBS pops up. Oh, yes...the delightful IBS. It most certainly is a...

Was seeing a pschy for anxiety and ibs is all in my anxiety and head. I control that and it will all go away. Slightly off the subject I know...

There is NO discernible pattern to my version of chronic diarrhea IBS. Neither food nor drink is a reliable trigger. I can have two large vodka lemon cocktails on an...

I’m 50 now and have lived with IBS-C and GERD for 20+ years. The last 5 years have been fairly good, relatively speaking. My GERD was under control with Nexium...