Could I be lactose intolerant?I'm okay with having milk in tea or coffee or cereal, but if I drink milk or milkshake alone I get a...reactions4replies
Have you ever requested FMLA from work due to your IBS? What was your experience?The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees qualified workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year. During leave, workers keep...reactionsrepliesWork & Employment
Laxatives etc.does anyone else with IBS-M need to take some kind of "helper"? I take Psyllium [recommended by my gastrologist] and Movicol or...reactions2repliesIBS-M
Do you burp uncontrollably after meals?OK, I know everyone burps after a meal, but even if I eat slowly and try not to swallow too much air...reactions11replies
SymptomsJust wondering. I have never been diagnosed with anything but I get really bad symptoms. Such as, really warm and extremey sweaty...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Do I have IBS or is this another issue? What should I do to try and improve my quality of life?Hi, I am a 38 year old man. For several years I had assumed that I had mild IBS due to regular...reactions9replies
What type of therapies or lifestyle changes have you explored to help relieve your IBS pain?There are many types of therapies and lifestyle changes that one can explore to help relieve the pain associated with IBS. We've...reactions20repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Any advice for Low Fodmap diet?I am about to start the LowFodmap diet. I have researched on line but can anyone give advice. There are so many...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionLow FODMAP
Intimacy with an ileostomyHow a widower can start a relationship with an ileostomy (colon was removed) now I have a stoma and a bag...reactions1replyDepressionIntimacyPain
IBSI had IBS-D. Now I have IBS-C. It is the one good thing about being diagnosed with Parkinson's. I went to the...reactions1reply