r/ibs

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ibs: it's a pain

r/ibs

ibs: it's a pain

Created Sep 3, 2010

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Let's discuss treatment, and coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Dealing with IBS is really tough. It can cause a lot of anxiety, pain, and depression. Feel free to express your frustration, achievements, rants, and whatever relevant information you want with this community. We do however, urge you to take medical advice here with a grain of salt since most of us are speaking from our personal experiences with IBS and it can be different for each person. You should always see a qualified doctor if you think you are experiencing severe health issues.

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Help and Resources

We would also like to extend depression and suicide resources for those struggling with the social, physical, and mental problems that can come from this illness. Many community members know that living with IBS can be a daily struggle. The community is here to listen, but if you are feeling severely depressed or suicidal about your condition we would like you to seek professional help. Below are some recommended links including hotline numbers to people who can help you immediately. You should never have to suffer alone and there is help if you need it.

Interesting Posts

Comprehensive guide for those of you lurkers who suffer from extreme constipation

PSA: Your IBS-C May Not Be IBS-C

ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Tips for gas pain

IBS Supplement List

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Hotline Numbers

Related subreddits

/r/Health
/r/Anxiety
/r/Depression
/r/CrohnsDisease
/r/getting_over_it
/r/HumanMicrobiome
/r/Dysautonomia
/r/shittingadvice
/r/IBD
/r/SIBO
/r/ConstipationAdvice
/r/Bidets
/r/Microbiome
/r/FODMAPS /r/colonoscopy

External Links

Bristol Stool Scale Describe your poop medically
Poop colors and what they mean
ibsgroup.org
irritablebowelsyndrome.net

Finally, it may not be IBS. Here is a list of disorders that manifest similarly to IBS.

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