Gastroenteritis is one of the main causes of IBS, and a further bout can make your existing IBS much worse. Make sure you don’t put yourself and your family at risk this Christmas by following these precautions when you’re cooking your turkey. Make friends with your fridge. Keep the...
With the rising cost of living and uncertainty about energy bills this winter, it’s understandable that many of our members are feeling anxious. For many people living with IBS, feelings of stress and anxiety trigger or exacerbate their condition, leading to painful flare ups. We wanted to...
The summer holiday season is fast approaching and whether you are going abroad or staying in the UK, we’re here to help you feel more confident, comfortable and in control of your IBS. Planning a trip away can be a huge challenge when you live with IBS. The uncertainty of travel and the...
What if you could wake up tomorrow and any - or EVERY - area of your life was beginning to transform? What would you change? How would you feel if you were in control of your IBS? Mike Lawrence, one of the charity’s wellbeing advisers, has reviewed and recommends The Miracle Morning, a book...
In this blog post, some of our members share their TOP TIPS for living well with IBS. Remember, what works for one person may not work for another. It’s important to try news ways of managing your IBS and find what works for you. “My top tips for living well with IBS are...
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone, particularly if you have IBS. Lack of sleep always makes everything, including your IBS, worse. But many people with IBS often tell us that their sleep has been disturbed and they do not feel rested when they wake up in...
The start of a new year is an ideal time to reflect on how you manage your IBS and identify new ways you can better manage your symptoms. Whether you have just been diagnosed with IBS or have had the condition for years, we recommend taking time to think about your condition. We believe that it...
Bloating is one of the symptoms of IBS. It can be painful and uncomfortable, but what causes it? And what can you do to alleviate the symptoms? What is bloating? Bloating is a sensation of increased abdominal pressure. Many people with IBS, but not all, experience bloating....
Over the last few months, we have received a number of enquiries from members of The IBS Network asking if the COVID19 vaccination has any untoward effect on IBS. We are not aware of any data to suggest that the vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19, the disease) causes a...
Are you struggling with your IBS? Do you want personal advice from an IBS trained healthcare professional? Join The IBS Network today and you’ll have access to our telephone helpline three evenings a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7pm to 9pm). Speak to one of our IBS trained nurses...
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