Living with and managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a constant battle that leaves many feeling frustrated, exhausted, and emotionally drained. There are days when symptoms are so strong, it prevents you from the daily tasks you want, and need to be doing. While it’s completely normal to feel this way, it is important to… Continue reading 5 Tips for Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Member voices: I have IBS, here’s what I do…
If you’re living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) you’re not alone. In fact, IBS affects up to 1 in 7 Americans, so chances are you may know someone who is going through the same thing. Despite it being so common, many people living with IBS are unaware that their symptoms indicate a medically recognized disorder,… Continue reading Member voices: I have IBS, here’s what I do…
Food for Thought: IBS Awareness Month edition
Did you know that 9% – 23% of the world’s population live with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)1, including over 5,000 members on PatientsLikeMe? For IBS Awareness Month, we’re digging deeper into how people are coping with this condition that affects so many. We asked IBS members for some insight — which foods help and… Continue reading Food for Thought: IBS Awareness Month edition
Does Microscopic Colitis Go Away?
You may have heard of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but have you heard of microscopic colitis? One of several conditions under the IBD umbrella, this chronic, inflammatory disorder of the colon (aka the large intestine) can cause watery diarrhea and abdominal pain. It gets its name from the fact that microscopic examination of the intestinal… Continue reading Does Microscopic Colitis Go Away?
Discuss the Effectiveness of InflammaCORE for Bowel Irritability
Is InflammaCORE helpful in reducing a chronic inflammatory burden? Can it alleviate bowel irritability? Find out just that by sharing your experiences with other patients at PatientsLikeMe and learning what they have to say about this nutritional supplement. A protein powder drink mix, InflammaCORE is marketed as a potent way to support your gastrointestinal, cardiovascular… Continue reading Discuss the Effectiveness of InflammaCORE for Bowel Irritability
Who’s Trying a Lectin-Free Diet?
Are you on a lectin-free diet? Trade notes on this dietary intervention at PatientsLikeMe, where more than 120,000 patients are sharing their experiences with treatments, supplements, lifestyle modifications and more. But first, let’s talk about lectins, which are sugar-binding proteins that mimic insulin. Lectins bind to carbohydrates and various proteins, causing inflammation. As a result,… Continue reading Who’s Trying a Lectin-Free Diet?
Probiotic Users: Have You Experienced AccuFlora Side Effects?
At PatientsLikeMe, where more than 115,000 patients are sharing their experiences with prescription drugs, supplements and more, 20 patients report taking the probiotic AccuFlora while zero patients report experiencing AccuFlora side effects. In addition, zero patients report discontinuing the supplement as a result of AccuFlora side effects. The seven patients who have stopped taking AccuFlora… Continue reading Probiotic Users: Have You Experienced AccuFlora Side Effects?