104- Frequently Asked Questions about IBS
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about IBS such as
117- FODMAP Overview
Who is the Low FODMAP Diet for? Research has shown the Low FODMAP diet can help improve GI symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars and fibers) that are often poorly absorbed in the small intestine and delivered to the colon. This may cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as […]
110- What to Expect When You Have IBS and When To Be Concerned
What symptoms of IBS are concerning? Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes recurrent attacks of abdominal pain or discomfort in association with changes in bowel habits. The pain and/or discomfort caused by irritable bowel syndrome is usually in the lower half of the area around the belly button to down into […]
103- Behavioral Treatments for IBS
There are numerous connections between the gut and the brain (often called the gut-brain axis or GBA), and psychological therapies have proven helpful in addressing problems with this communication system.The enteric nervous system (ENS), which can be thought of as the nervous system within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (also referred to as “the second brain”), […]
120- Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Nutrition
The connection between food and health has been known for centuries, but there is increasing interest regarding how diet and nutrition affect gastrointestinal (GI) function and symptoms. This interest has largely been focused on using dietary changes to treat IBS.
Sakshi’s Personal Story
Sakshi’s Personal Story: Battling Severe IBS and Searching for Answers HiI am 31 year old female suffering from IBS from last two years, its very severe at the moment with diarrhoea, feeling of non empty of bowel, which leads to reflux – feeling if vomiting and eventually vomit!Not sure if vomiting is part of IBS?I […]
421- Personal Daily Diary for All GI Disorders
Using a Personal Daily Symptom Diary for 2–4 weeks can help you learn more about how your body may be reacting to certain things in your life, such as diet, exercise, stress, and sleep. A Daily Diary aims to help you better understand your gastrointestinal (GI) illness. When you keep a detailed record of stool […]
Lisa Garcia
Lisa’s Personal Story
Lisa’s Personal Story: From Severe Cramps to IBS Diagnosis I am 53 years old be 54 March 8th, 2022. I had my first episode of IBS with diarrhea having dinner with friends at a restaurant. I didn’t know it was IBS thought it was because of my gall bladder being removed the fried chicken upset […]
Sandy’s Personal Story
Sandy’s Personal Story: Life After Cancer—Coping with IBS I am57 yr old cancer survivor, I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2013. I went through chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. I know have a lot of problems with my bowels. My Dr. diagnosed me with IBS with constipation. I have severe bloating, so bad I look […]
Sally’s Personal Story
Sally’s Personal Story: Navigating IBS from Chronic Constipation to Sudden Diarrhea Hi I have suffered with IBS since 18 and then at 28 suddenly turned from urgency to go to chronic constipation. I now have chronic diarrhoea for nearly 3 months has anyone else had long spells of constipation and then sudden diarrhoea? Back to […]
Maureen’s Personal Story
Maureen’s Personal Story: Blastocystis Hominis and IBS I worked in daycare centers for many years and I believe this is where I contracted Blastocystis Hominis infection which is a parasite. However, my GP insisted for over a decade, that I had IBS. A special request has to be made for the test for Blasto and […]
