Lisa’s Personal Story
Lisa’s Personal Story: “Spastic Bowel” I’ve had IBS for probably 66 years. I don’t remember not having it. You develop a unique relationship with bathrooms. My mother thought I was sitting on cold sidewalks. They called it ‘spastic bowel’ back in the 60’s. I thought God was mad at me, and I promised I would […]
Carol’s Personal Story
Carol’s Personal Story: ” I can look 5 months pregnant from eating absolutely nothing in the day.” Hi my name is Carol and I have suffered from IBS for about 12 years now. The hardest part for me and still is the accepting I have it. It impacts the quality of your life so much. […]
Anonymous Personal Story
Anonymous Personal Story: “always have patience with yourself and your body” Hello I am 27 years old and I’m here to share my story.As far as I can remember I’ve had stomach issues since a kid got worse in middle school experienced my first panick attack with extreme gas in class while the teacher didn’t […]
Mocha’s Personal Story
Mocha’s Personal Story: ” I’ve tried every possible prescription” I have suffered with IBS for many years and was diagnosed with every single symptom in 1998. I’ve tried every possible prescription my Doctor(s) gave, and nothing was able to fully help my situation, and at times just made things worse. I recently found out about […]
Mr. G’s Personal Story
Mr. G’s Personal Story with IBS Mostly women have IBS. Not sure why, but I am a guy with this condition. Didn’t get this until later on in life. Usual stuff like C, but take linzess and other things when blocked, then causes D. I did have an issue with very bad bloating. Looked like […]
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 […]