Lorraine’s Personal Story
Lorraine’s Personal Story: Lingering IBS For years I have had IBS on and off. Lately though it’s gotten worse. A big trigger was a bout of diverticulitis, antibiotics, and then a bout of c diff from the antibiotics last summer. Add to that a suspected ulcer and many traumatic life events and it was the […]
Britt’s Personal Story
Britt’s Personal Story: Self-Acceptance and Living with IBS My IBS symptoms started when I was 13. I didn’t tell a soul. I was great at hiding my symptoms. The thought of having to tell anyone was hard. So I would turn on the shower at home and pretend to take long showers when in reality […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Severe IBS and Searching for Relief Hi. I’ve had IBS for almost 2 years now. Mine is really bad to where I cant sleep and my stomach is constantly cramping up. My Dr. didnt give me anything for itDoes anyone else have ibs as bad as I do? It’s become crippling. If […]
Alison’s Personal Story
Alison’s Personal Story: “Made for more than IBS” Made for more than IBSI hope my story will inspire you to want more – and get it.I suffered with IBS for some 25 years. I tried everything I could, but over time the pain, bloating and food intolerance got worse – and worse.I felt I was […]
409- Working With Your Healthcare Provider
Working with your healthcare provider can help make managing your condition easier A partnership between a patient and healthcare provider is essential when managing all chronic illnesses. Because the time spent with your healthcare provider is both limited and valuable, you can maximize it by following some simple guidelines before and after the visit. Learn […]
Lori’s Personal Story
Lori’s Personal Story: Struggling with Debilitating IBS I have had severe IBS attacks now for 5 years. Have canceled vacations, knocked down weekend after weekend. I try every diet and eating style but nothing has cured them. Last night I was so sick I thought I was going to pass out. Shaking and weak and […]
Camila’s Personal Story
Camila’s Personal Story: Overcoming IBS and Finding Hope with the Right Treatment Hello everyone, my name is Camila. I’m 25 y/o; I’m originally from Colombia and live in Alabama. Yes, I live with IBS too, but the main reason I am writing this is to share with you the name of the over-the-counter medicine that […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: Struggling with IBS and Searching for Comfort Hi. I’m new to this forum. My doctor told me I probably have IBS. Went to my gastroenterologist and had all kinds of tests done. Had cat scans etc. Nothing was to be found. It’s very crippling to have this. Nothing nice about it. Wouldnt […]
Erica’s Personal Story
Erica’s Personal Story: IBS- Finding Strength in Community Hello, my name is Erica and I am 23 years old. As a child I have always had stomach issues but I have thought It was normal because I use to eat weird food combinations like Mac and Cheese and sunflower seeds lol. I didn’t really realize […]
Leah’s Personal Story
Leah’s Personal Story: The Uncertainty of an IBS Diagnosis I’m 30 years old and my noticeable stomach issues started when I was about 20, I remember living in a student house in Uni and literally sprinting to the bathroom so I didn’t have an accident. At first I just thought I’d eaten something off, but […]
Tracy’s Personal Story
Tracy’s Personal Story: Navigating IBS-D After Years of Digestive Struggles Mine started in 2018 I got cellulitis and was put on antibiotics, a week later I was eating something with onions and at three am I woke up in pain horrible pain, a lot of gas as well. I rush to the bathroom and got […]
133- Gut-Brain Axis and IBS
The gut-brain axis also communicates with the gut microbiome The Gut-Brain Axis (GBA) is a communication system between the digestive tract and the brain. This pathway is bi-directional, meaning the brain communicates with the gut, and the gut also communicates information to the brain.
