You need to get rid of stress, anxiety and panic attacks in order to heal your IBS. Mental health plays a big part in IBS. This I am stating from my own personal experience. Yoga will help. And of course proper diet and meds. Comments welcome ..read more

Hello,I was just diagnosed with SIBO through a breath test. I have had a severe amount of weight loss over the course of three years. (normally 140lbs, currently at 95lbs). My nutrient test levels have came back looking almost completely normal. I am just a little bit puzzled with this, and was wondering if anyone has comments. Thanks,Evan ..read more

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It is good to follow a set routine if you have Bipolar Disorder and IBS. My routine is I wake up at 4.30am, drink a glass of warm water, then a cup of hot tea to invigorate my bowels. I have bm by 6.30am. Then I go for a walk for an hour. Then get ready for work by 10am I come home by 5pm, watch news and sports on tv. Have dinner at 8 pm. Go to sleep by 9 pm. Comments welcome ..read more

My recommendations Minerals throughout the day and at bed rest. Avoid dry snacking Chew your food Lots of water. Absolutely use a squatty potty when you are eliminating to ensure your elimination pathway is open. Enemas if necessary -simple hygienic method is using a syringe with canola attached.The bolous push of warm water activates and eliminates ..read more

Since last couple of days I am unable to empty my bowels completely even though I am eating veg fiber rich foods. I know incomplete evacuation is one of the symptoms of IBS. But still I am unable to fathom this problem. i have stopped seeing my GI doc 2 years back as he is not helpful. Currently I am taking 4 packets of movicol osmotic laxative. If I take more I get semi solid stools, not firm. Comments welcome ..read more

As mentioned in my previous posts I have IBS-C and Bipolar Disorder. My psych put me new med - cariprazine in Dec 2022. This med known as Vraylar in USA. This med is working very well. I don't have depression, mania, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts. All previous meds failed to tackle my bipolar depression. Alleviation of bipolar depression in turn has helped my IBS-C. My next appointment with my doc is in June ..read more

"During the pandemic, about 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, a share that has been largely consistent, up from one in ten adults who reported these symptoms from January to June 2019 (Figure 1). A KFF Health Tracking Poll from July 2020 also found that many adults are reporting specific negative impacts on their mental health and well-being, such as difficulty sleeping (36%) or eating (32%), increases in alcohol consumption or substance use... Covid19 Negative Impacts On Mental Health And Well-Being ..read more

Has anyone tried liquid diet such as soups, etc for IBS-C. If so how was your experience? Please comment ..read more

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