IBS Weblog

Welcome to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Blog. My name is David and I've had to deal with IBS on a daily basis for over 10 years. The purpose of this blog is to provide information about IBS and to help you deal with live on a daily basis. I have tried many different solutions to solve my IBS problem and today feel much better. I hope this site helps you find what you're looking for and improves your IBS symptoms.

I have provided a new IBS Forum where you can post questions, read about individual IBS stories, or just share your experiences with IBS. This sort of "IBS community" is important so you can understand what others are going through just like yourself. Don't forget to visit my list of recommended IBS products which you can purchase and tryout for yourself.

Please Note: I am not a doctor nor do I provide medical advice. The posts and topics on this blog are the expressed opinions of myself and others.

How will IBS affect my life? What changes to my diet should I make?

David August 12th, 2008

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AG asked:

I have been diagnosed with IBS today, but I don’t really know what it means! Of course I understand the medical side, but I don’t really understand how it is going to affect my life if at all.

I have always been incredibly regular, but this changed after visiting Cambodia (3 months ago). My doctor has checked for parasites etc and has made the diagnosis of IBS. He thinks the travellers diahorea I experienced on holiday has brought to light my IBS. My boyfriend is really pleased that I don’t have parasites. He said having parasites would be serious but that IBS isn’t.

I am really confused though! I am currently living in Japan and have a doctor who doesn’t know me.The information I have on the internet says I should change my diet. However, one website says eat insoluble fibre but another say eat soluble fibre! All I know is that I have lost weight, feel tired and am spotty.

I have found the IBS Network but instead of making me feel better I now want to cry!

Please help!

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