myIBSteam is the social network for those living with irritable bowel syndrome (#IBS) with more than 22,000 members! Get support & resources in a private space.
One day we feel fine, the next day it's difficult to leave the house. Sometimes we don't know how to ask for help, and sometimes our loved ones don't know how to help.
Learn more about finding support from your significant other on #myIBSteam: https://t.co/YAsFdvmhEl
Flares are a dreaded part of living with IBS. Identifying and avoiding the triggers of #IBS flares becomes an important part of managing the condition and living as close to a normal life as possible. Read more: https://t.co/GM2iAdYIa4
Life with #IBS can be challenging whether it's going shopping, heading to work, or being with friends. #IBS symptoms can suddenly show up without warning and cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Read more: https://t.co/9TOk3mPtZ9
Exercising with IBS can be intimidating when the thought of being far from a bathroom sends chills up your spine. Read more about excercising with #IBS: https://t.co/XbabJoN6s9
If irritable bowel syndrome #IBS symptoms disturb your sleep? You’re not alone. According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders #IFFGD, sleep problems – and next-day fatigue - are common among people with IBS. Read more: https://t.co/JHkx55ulWP
To determine how you can reduce your medical expenses, myIBSteam sat down with Susan Null of Systemedic, a medical bill advocacy firm in New York. Null shared her top tips for finding ways to cut your health care costs here:
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IBS can spell embarrassment at the worst moments. It can be comforting to know that there are others who understand the gurgling stomach, escaping gas, and hiding in the bathroom. Read more:
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"I hate how my IBS affects my social life. Even with my pills there is a lingering fear that it'll flare up when I'm not at home." -myIBSteam member. Do you relate?
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It's no surprise that the physical impacts of IBS can feel all-consuming. You may be dealing with psychological effects that you aren’t even aware of, but should address to improve your quality of life: https://t.co/jXZjxm5DxK
"Stomach pain off and on all day! It seems like nothing is working with these spasms and cramping! What does everyone take for cramping?" - myIBSteam member. Learn more about how our community manages their IBS pain:
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Knowing how to identify what triggers your IBS flares is an important part of managing your condition. What have you learned so far? Read our members' experiences on myIBSteam:
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IBS can impact our relationships- your community may struggle to understand as one day we feel fine, but the next day it's difficult to leave the house. Read more:
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Exercising with IBS can be intimidating- especially when the thought of being far from a bathroom sends chills up your spine. However, it can lead to reduced isolation and other health benefits. Read more: https://t.co/XbabJoN6s9
Whether you're new to the myIBSteam community or you've been a member for a while, sharing your story is a great way to connect with others, discover common interests, and provide insight into your experience with #IBS. Tell your story on myIBSteam: https://t.co/OsS1ZyLka6
Many members on myIBSteam learn which foods trigger their IBS to better manage their condition. Have you discovered what foods you should avoid? Read more:
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Life with IBS can be challenging whether it's going shopping or heading to work. Symptoms can suddenly show up without warning and cause a lot of stress. Read some of the life hacks our community uses to manage their symptoms:
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