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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
