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  1. New Member Introductions
    I was infected with IBS on April 30th, 2021 the date of my 2nd covid vaccine shot. I have been to numerous doctor, not one can cure this IBS and have no clue how to do it. Has anyone been cured of IBS from the covid vaccine? How did your doctors accomplish this?
  2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnotherapy
    Hello, Regarding CBT for IBS, I wonder if it is really essential to eliminate all safety behaviours for a reduction to be achieved in IBS symptoms to a level that has no significant impact on the quality of life? From my experience of CBT therapy the message is that all safety behaviours have...
  3. New Member Introductions
    Hello, I stumbled upon this forum as I stayed awake all night dealing with my symptoms. This is not the first round I have had with IBS. Back in 2010 after a bought of the stomach flu, my entire life was altered because of whatever gastroenteritis virus I had back then. The more research I did...
  4. Leaky Gas (LG) / Incontinence / Odor
    I don't know where to work since i have gas all the time. (had this problem since 11) Do you think that it is okay to work in a canteen? How do you think people will react (will people get angry)? Would you work in such a place if you had the same issues? Any tips for where I can work?
  5. New Member Introductions
    Hello! I'm a 49 year old caucasian male of mostly German descent (I only mention this because as many of us know, diet often follows from ancestry), and I have been battling "IBS" since about 13 years of age. My symptoms are often explosive diarrhea accompanied by "fire hydrant" pressure and and...
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  8. IBS Diarrhea (IBS-D)
    I was diagnosed with ibs-d 3 years ago, my symptoms are urgency, loose stools, diarrhea and abdominal pain. I tried lifestyle changes, diet (low fodmap), probiotics, supplements, therapy, imodium, rifaximine, cholestyramine and antidepressants. currently on 50mg imipramine and low fodmap but my...
  9. New Member Introductions
    Diagnosed with IBS decades ago and suffering with diarrhea every three days is my story! I’ve been through the elimination diet, Fodmap regime, no fibre diet, high fibre diet, 4 years being followed by a dietician but nothing helped. Now facing hemorrhoid surgery, my surgeon, after asking me...
  10. General Discussion
    A little background: I'm a 32 year old male, moderately overweight I've always had a relatively fast transit, anything I eat I can expect to see in my poop the following morning (12-14 hours later). I've always had kind of light stool color I have health anxiety (bad) I had a colonoscopy...
  11. General Discussion
    Hello everyone and goodbye. I have the ibs constipation version. I was constipated at first, but I've been defecating for 3 years. (it takes half an hour and is accompanied by gas, I also have irregular defecation problem). In a private center, the general surgeon told me that you have chronic...
  12. Leaky Gas (LG) / Incontinence / Odor
    I am a male in my 20s and have had a clear rectal leakage that occurs 24/7 for the past 10 years. I have been to numerous GI specialists (as well as Infectious Diseases and Colorectal Surgeons) around the USA (Cleveland Clinic, John's Hopkins to name a few) and had every GI test done (had many...
  13. New Member Introductions
    Hi fellow IBS sufferers... My name is Amanda, and I had mixed IBS for more than 10 years, from approximately 2006-2021. I had it so long and got so frustrated with the care I was getting that I went back to school to figure out what I could do about it! With a lot of dedication, effort...
  14. General Discussion
    Hi all, I was just wondering whether you would be able to help me with a survey I am conducting about IBS and its impact. I work as a CBT Therapist and myself and my client would find any responses extremely helpful. It should only take a few minutes to complete. Thank you very much in...
  15. IBS Constipation (IBS-C) and Chronic Constipation
    I've had issues with chronic constipation as long as I can remember. Even in middle school, I'd sometimes be stuck on the toilet. It runs in my family, but I have it the worst. I'm almost 22 now and I've only gotten worse. Some days I can't eat much because it brings me pain, and I can't leave...
  16. General Discussion
    Hello, I’m from the University of Westminster and am currently recruiting UK-based adults with IBS to take part in a short online survey about experiences living with and managing IBS, including use of and opinions towards self management methods including yoga (you do not need to do yoga to...
  17. Research Studies
    Hello, I’m from the University of Westminster and am currently recruiting UK-based adults with IBS to take part in a short online survey about experiences living with and managing IBS, including use of and opinions towards self management methods. The survey can be take at the following link and...
  18. IBS Constipation (IBS-C) and Chronic Constipation
    I’m considering FMT at the Taymount clinic in the UK. I saw previous discussions but they were very old. Does anyone have a recent experience or results they would be willing to share?
  19. General Discussion
    I heard that massage therapy is good for IBS from a lady that works at the hair salon that I patronage. Has anyone tried this, and does it work? I have IBS-D that somethings go back and forth between IBS-C and IBS-D. I also have vertigo. I am wondering if the massage therapy will trigger the...
  20. General Discussion
    Hi there, I am currently trying to rule out SIBO in my quest for figuring out what is up with my gut health. I have just spent a THIRD day trying to do the proper eating prep for the SIBO (hydrogen breath) test in the morning. I have already tried this twice before and both times screwed...
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