Matthew Chaddock has been running The IBS Network support group in Leeds for more than six years. In this blog post Matt explains why he trained as a support group leader and shares his advice for anyone thinking of training. Why did you become a support group leader? I...
As part of musical theatre group, Collabro, Thomas Redgrave spends a lot of his time on the road. In this blog post, Thomas talks honestly about managing his IBS with travel and a hectic work schedule, and how sticking to non-trigger foods takes all his willpower. Being on the road with IBS...
Are you struggling to manage your Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Do you want to live better with your condition? The IBS Network supports people living with IBS. If you are looking for help and support, here's why you should join the charity. 1. Learn how to better manage your...
In this Valentine’s Day blog post, IBS member Lara Moon and her partner Dan talk about IBS and the impact it’s had on their relationship.
Christmas survival guide for IBS sufferers Avoid spending the festive season on the loo by taking on board some helpful advice from our healthcare advisers:
1.Plan ahead
Whether you’re eating in or out, going away or...This week's guest post is from Jo Coates, who writes all about the challenges of living with IBS on her blog, jocoates.co.uk. She's written a piece specially for The IBS Network all about the little things she does on a daily basis to manage her...
When people think of irritable bowel syndrome, they usually assume it only affects the bowel and stomach, but IBS can affect much more than just your gut. The really characteristic symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain and altered bowel habit. For some that might mean constipation, or IBS-C, while...
It's not just Christmas we're excited about at The IBS Network, our lovely Ambassador - Thomas Redgrave - has been kind enough to donate three tickets to the finale of Collabro's tour, The Road to the Albert Hall. With four top 20 albums and three...
When food can send you rushing to the toilet or cause griping abdominal pain, it can be easy to develop a negative relationship. Those with IBS often have to avoid certain triggers, so eating out or cooking can be tricky. But once you have a better understanding of your triggers and are...
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