On this website you will find out about both the physical symptoms & pyschological impacts of IBS. You’ll learn how to talk to your doctor about IBS & about the diagnostic tests you should request. I’ve included a wealth of information on typical treatment options such as diet, medications, probiotics & meditiation as well as alternative or experimental treatments such as hypnotherapy, bacteriotherapy or helminthic therapy.
As someone who has battled with IBS for 14 years, I know the hardships it can bring a person. That is why I’ve created this guide, so that I can share the information I’ve learned as well as the information I am still learning. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is starting to get more notice & as new developments emerge I will continue to update this guide.
Hopefully this guide will help with your IBS & maybe give you some new options as far as treating IBS & reclaming your life.
People dealing with IBS often have to deal with psychological symptoms as well as physiological symptoms.The brain & the gut are connected together via numerous neurological pathways. The gut & brain also extensively use serotonin to communicate. Serotonin is a chemical that is often related to mood & anxiety disorders. This neurological & chemical connection is known as the “brain-gut connection”. Some researchers have even referred to the digestive system as “the second brain”. Continue reading “Psychological IBS Symptoms” »
Getting the nerve to contact your doctor and deal with the medical system can be tough. It is important that you remain confident in your goal towards getting an accurate diagnosis. Some people have very good doctors, while other doctors are less than satisfactory. Some doctors can become offended when you bring up something they have not heard of before or if you appear to be more knowledgeable than they are. Continue reading “Talking To Your Doctor” »
You’re probably reading this because you think you have IBS or have been recently received a positive IBS diagnosis. Perhaps you yourself are not impacted directly by IBS, but you are instead seeking information for a loved one or a friend who’s life is being affected. Seeking help is the first step to gaining an understanding and hopefully control over the symptoms that affect peoples lives when dealing with IBS. Continue reading “First Steps With IBS” »