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New here, but not new to IBS Hello, I recently stumbled upon this group and decided to join. I'm a 25 year old male from Rome, GA USA. I've lived with IBS-D for as long as I can remember. My first memories of it are at age 12. My 12th birthday party I had to cancel because I was in the bathroom the entire day. I've tried to figure out w... 18 Jul 2007 10:40
Ostomyland 24/7 Support Chat - Main Meeting Saturday 14th July Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. Have you been told you need an ostomy (colostomy/ileostomy/urostomy) to deal with your condition? Maybe you have already had this surgery and are coping with it? Or maybe a loved one is dealing with this and you want to support them? We are an ostomy sup... 14 Jul 2007 13:56
Online Survey -- Quality of Life Among Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Are you a woman who has been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? OR Are you a woman who experiences recurring gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain or discomfort with increased or decreased frequency of bowel movements) and you have not seen a doctor for these symptoms? If so, I would like to... 31 Jul 2007 16:22
Incurable diseases like IBS and Crohns and a profit conspiracy ? Incurable diseases like IBS and Crohns and a profit conspiracy ? So this guy walks into this old country doctors office and says, Patient: " doctor the antibiotics you gave me for my respiratory infection seems to have cleared up my intestinal problems I have had, ( that I didn't tell you about, because I had... 12 Jul 2007 22:57
Crohns or undetected bacteria like giardia ? Crohns or undetected bacteria like giardia ? Did you know that 'giardia' a common bacterial infection, is hard to detect and may require some 4-5 negative tests to prove you don't have it. Did you know if the bacteria is not found, it or other parasitic bacteria like it can create symptoms that can label you w... 9 Jul 2007 17:33
My cure for IBS-C This is the IBS-C cure that worked for me. It may not work for you, but there may be gems of helpfulness here for you too. 1. Consider the advice of medical professionals to be nothing more than guideposts. 2. Monitor your own diet and the effects upon your own condition. Temporarily (a few months) eliminate ... 6 Jul 2007 09:21
How to cure IBS ? Treat for an infection ! How to cure IBS ? Treat for an infection ! One patient had been 'diagnosed' as having IBS by a 'specialist". Some 15 years later another old country doctor advised the patient that he had 'giardia', a stomach infection. I know this is not a conspiracy, but why have 'stomach infections become 'diseases' with ... 5 Jul 2007 17:40
Going on vacation, need laxative. Long bus rides. Hi Speedy Zee You have the same problems/thoughts/fears as I do. I feel safe in my own routine and environment. I envy people who travel and my first thought is always - toilet!!! But others dont seem to understand that. I dont have an answer for you - but just wanted to acknowledge that I know where you are comin... 30 Jul 2007 10:08
Going on vacation, need laxative. Long bus rides. Hello, I need some help. I have chronic IBS-D. I hate it, I feel like I always have to go to th restroom at inopportune times. But in my day-to-day life, I have a routine and I am managing. I started taking Metamucil at night. I get up early and usually have 3-5 bowel movements in the morning. I feel like... 4 Jul 2007 02:54 |