Hi everyone, I just signed up after years of feeling alone in my struggles with IBS-D. As supportive as spouse/family/friends can be, it's not the same as talking to someone going through the same or similar struggles. I'm happy to have found these forums, and a community of peers :) A little...

Hello everyone. My name is Lilah, I'm 21 from England and was recently diagnosed with IBS. I'm not sure when I first noticed my symptoms, but as far as I can recall I was around 16-17 years old. I used to get diarrhoea after everything I ate, but it slowly turned into being essentially...

hello all, (as an advanced warning, this will most likely be a lengthy post) i am a 23 y/o female just recently diagnosed with ibs. to provide some more history about my overall health, i was diagnosed with depression in my teens and also suffer from sometimes debilitating anxiety, for which i...

I believe I've been suffering from mild IBS for years, but I didn't really understand that. I thought it was normal to have pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, etc, I just figured it was because I ate something bad or didn't drink enough water. Last year I had blood work done and somehow...

Hey, I've just joined up to ask a specific that I couldn't find an answer for on Google, I've posted said question on the general topic area....however now I'm here I might stick around it seems like I could find some other info out here that could be handy too.... I was diagnosed with IBS...

Hi everyone. My name's Michael and have been a victim of IBS throughout my life. My case is the type that varies day by day. It all started as me being collicky once my mom started feeding me after I arrived home after being born. My mom had to feed me certain foods while I was still an infant...

Hey everyone Where to begin sheesh. I guess I'll start with my history. Back in high school I developed severe IBS mostly diarreha and so I ended up missing my last semester by staying at home. After the 4 months at home I got my first dose of depression and anxiety out of that experience and...

Hello all! For the past year or so I have been experiencing some awful body changes - always constipated, have gained 15 pounds (I'm only 5'1) despite a clean diet and a VERY active lifestyle (I go to the gym 4-5 days a week), and persistent bloating and distended stomach. In fact, someone at...

Hello all! For the past year or so I have been experiencing some awful body changes - always constipated, have gained 15 pounds (I'm only 5'1) despite a clean diet and a VERY active lifestyle (I go to the gym 4-5 days a week), and persistent bloating and distended stomach. In fact, someone at...

Hello everyone. I'm new here and I just found this forum today. I've had IBS for about twenty years on and off usually brought on by stress and anxiety. This flare up started on Tuesday after anxiety about a phone call regarding EAS payment which is long overdue. :( However, I am pleased to be...