Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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Hi all,
I too have been recently diagnosed with IBS. I have done a lot of reading on this subject but when I try to locate other symptoms it is all very general. Anyone have some good reading on the IBS subject?

Thank you
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Hi! I had some books but gave them to a friend, & can\'t remember the names. But, I suggest going on Amazon, as they have a rating system by reviews and you can read what the book has in it before you buy.
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Probably the reason for it being general is that IBS is so different from person to person that no one can say that a person will experience any exact set of symptoms. Here\'s a couple of good books that I like very much. They are very informative, easy to read, and breaks everything down into lay terms. The author has IBS herself.

-Eating for IBS: 175 Delicious, Nutritious, Low-Fat, Low-Residue Recipes to Stabilize the Touchiest Tummy by Heather Van Vorous

-The First Year: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)--An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Heather Van Vorous and David B. Posner
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Hey Sarajane, I have had ibs for over 20 yrs...and have had to just deal with it. There is no clear set of symptoms for any one person with ibs. It's very frustrating i know, but they just vary so much, even for me, it can be something different every day. I have the ibs/d type, with constant nausea...heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, and bloating, and feelings of fullness only after eating a small amount of food. I have urgency, and someitmes very painful cramps. I take Digestive Advantage right now, and have for about 3 years, it's over the counter meds...and they do help somewhat. I suggest you visiting the ibshope.org website for tons of info on this...i love the site and there are some very knowledgable people on there that could help you. Good luck, and message me anytime for any questions you might have. Kate
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