Post Infectious IBS: Road to Cure – Dr. Mark Pimental
Post Infectious IBS: Road to Cure – Presented by Dr. Mark Pimental While post-infectious IBS, as an entity, has been known for over 30 years, recent data suggest that there is more to the story. We now know that this initial infection causes an autoimmune event linked to changes in gut motility which ultimately causes […]
Assessing the Microbiome – Dr. Gabriela Leite
Assessing the Microbiome – Presented by Dr. Gabriela Leite Studies of the gut microbiome have yielded critical insights as to the influences of commensal microbes on human health, including influences on the immune system and on nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism. However, most studies to date have been performed using stool samples, which are not […]
Carmela’s Personal Story
Carmela’s Personal Story: “The constant bloating, gas, constipation , and nausea have ruined my quality of life.” I have had IBS for eight months. I got it from fighting sepsis and the four months of antibiotics wiped out my good bacteria. I then picked up Ibs. I’m 71 yrs. Old. The constant bloating, gas, constipation […]
Carol’s Personal Story
Carol’s Personal Story: “I’ve had massive stress in my life over the past few years and my IBS has become a battle.” I’m 59 and I’ve probably had IBS since I was a child. It’s just something I’ve always lived with. Stomach pain, bloating, nausea. It comes and goes but gets worse if I’m facing […]
Adriana’s Personal Story
Adriana’s Personal Story: IBS with Constipation I had ibs constipation from a child, I’m 47 I am usually home bound, bed bound, some times I’ll be ok for a while, I can’t go without enemas. I feel embarrassed. I’m glad I live alone. But if it’s really bad I go to my mums and she looks after […]
Gera’s Personal Story
Gera’s Personal Story: “I am scared of developing cancer in the future.” I developed GERD and IBS about 2.5 years ago. I went through a lot of stressful life events and ever since then I’ve been suffering from neverending stomach pain/ cramping and horrible acid creeping up my throat, especially when I’m trying to sleep […]
Mr. G’s Personal Story
Mr. G’s Personal Story: “Been dealing with IBS and bloating for a long time now. No one talks about it or what to do about it.” Been dealing with IBS and bloating for a long time now. No one talks about it or what to do about it. Doctors don’t tell you how to deal […]
Geoffrey’s Personal Story
Geoffrey’s Personal Story: “I always have anxiety.” I’ve had IBS well over thirty years. Besides diarrhea I also have some nausea and bitter taste in my mouth and occasionally pain under my right ribcage. I do have gallstones but I’ve had them checked and there not a source of the problem. I always have anxiety. […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “I am experimenting to manage my IBS always with diet, exercise and stress management.” It was the day in 2019, I was driving my bike. Suddenly I can’t see and Zigzag, blind spot came into my eyes ( Migraine with aura). From then till today I am suffering with IBS and Migraine […]
Cynthia’s Personal Story
Cynthia’s Personal Story: “I have been living with IBS for over 10 years” I am 28 years old and I have been living with IBS for over 10 years. It has not been easy and finding a good diet is the one main thing I struggle with because I love food. Over the past year […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Constipation I started this problem when I was giving my exams, the first time I remember it was at night of 2016 and I started with a dull pain with feeling of bubbles bursting in my lower right abdominal region. Then as the time passed I started to suffer constipation with pain. […]
Rosie’s Personal Story
Rosie’s Personal Story: Digestive Issues I’ve had digestion issues for a few years now. I am 72 years old. Most of my problem is bloating, looking pregnant. I was put on a low FODMAP diet and I also am lactose intolerant. What to eat? It’s been very difficult lately and if I want to go […]