http://ibs.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-20T09:50:40Z Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:50:40 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/21/incomplete-evacuation-and-ibs.htm <P>One of the most vexing <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/od/symptomsofib1/a/symptoms.htm">IBS symptom</a> is that of incomplete evacuation. Appallingly, a review of relevant research turns up nothing. A web search brings up only <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/od/resources/tp/ibssupportgroups.htm">IBS forum</a> discussion on the subject. In this writer's mind, it is about time that this very uncomfortable physical symptom gets some attention. Please see my article for my ideas on what causes the sensation of incomplete evacuation and what you could perhaps try to do to ease your discomfort:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/21/incomplete-evacuation-and-ibs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/21/incomplete-evacuation-and-ibs.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:48:46 +0000 2012-02-21T03:48:46Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/20/read-about-the-restroom-access-act.htm <P>Sometimes we all shake our heads as to what lawmakers are up to. Thus, I was quite happy to read about a practical act that addresses a primary human concern -- that of access to restrooms. As you know, people who suffer from <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/ibdfaqs/a/ibd101.htm">inflammatory bowel disease</a> (IBD) share some of the same urgent needs as do many of you IBS sufferers. Kudos to my colleague, Amber Tresca, About.com Guide to IBD, for bringing attention to this important piece of legislation:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/20/read-about-the-restroom-access-act.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/20/read-about-the-restroom-access-act.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:50:40 +0000 2012-02-20T09:50:40Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/18/digestive-enzymes-for-ibs.htm <P>My series on digestive enzymes wraps up with a look at the specific research that has been done on such enzymes for IBS. Like me, you will most likely be appalled by the lack of attention that the matter has been given by researchers. Don't they know how desperate IBS sufferers are for relief? In any case, take a look at the scant research to date -- it will help you to be an informed consumer.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/18/digestive-enzymes-for-ibs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/18/digestive-enzymes-for-ibs.htm Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:16:35 +0000 2012-02-18T03:16:35Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/17/non-gassy-foods.htm <P>Sometime you just want to play it safe. Perhaps you have a hot date or an important business presentation. The last thing you want to deal with is excessive intestinal gas. For those times, you will want to have a copy of the following list close at hand:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/17/non-gassy-foods.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/17/non-gassy-foods.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:06:54 +0000 2012-02-17T03:06:54Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/16/chronic-illness-in-kids-teens-ibs.htm <P>Dealing with a chronic illness at any age is quite challenging. No one likes to be in pain or have to deal with invasive tests and miss out on nice opportunities - all things are go hand-in-hand with a chronic health problem. Chronic health problems seem especially heart-breaking when the person who is ill is a child. Amber Tresca, About.com Guide to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibdcrohns.about.com/">Inflammatory Bowel Disease</a> is hosting a blog carnival, urging bloggers to address the specific challenges that kids and teens have to face when dealing with a chronic illness (<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibdcrohns.about.com/b/2012/02/08/join-my-blog-carnival-chronic-illness-in-kids-teens.htm">Join My Blog Carnival: Chronic Illness in Kids &#038; Teens</a>).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/16/chronic-illness-in-kids-teens-ibs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/16/chronic-illness-in-kids-teens-ibs.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:17:05 +0000 2012-02-16T03:17:05Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/14/valentines-day-with-ibs.htm <P>Happy Valentine's Day! In my house, Valentine's Day is sorely overlooked as it comes in the midst of a bunch of birthdays. But I know from listening to my psychotherapy patients that Valentine's Day is a big deal for many, and for others just a nice excuse to share some love. So I will take the opportunity of the holiday based on love to say how much I love writing for all of you, even though I am sorry that you all have to deal with IBS.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/14/valentines-day-with-ibs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/14/valentines-day-with-ibs.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:18:56 +0000 2012-02-14T04:18:56Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/13/ibs-and-type-d-personality.htm <P>It was news to me that there are apparently more personality types than the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stress.about.com/od/understandingstress/a/type_a_person.htm">"Type A" personality</a> we are all familiar with - ambitious, competitive and highly stressed. In contrast, "Type B" is the personality type that many of us would love to be - mellow and easy-going. The newest kid on the block is the "Type D" personality. The Type D personality is a construct used by health researchers who are looking for connections between personality types and health problems. Apparently Type D personalities are people who tend to experience a high degree of negative emotions and to feel inhibited and stressed when interacting with others. Research in this area has been primarily done on men who have <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/coronarydisease/a/CAD1.htm">coronary heart disease</a>, but having a this type of personality has been associated with poorer health and quality of life in patients with a wide variety of health ailments. A new <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://journals.mui.ac.ir/jrms/article/view/7204">study</a> has taken a look at a relationship between IBS, Quality of Life and the Type D personality.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/13/ibs-and-type-d-personality.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/13/ibs-and-type-d-personality.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:29:06 +0000 2012-02-13T02:29:06Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/12/ppis-and-c-diff-diarrhea-risk.htm <P>The FDA has issued a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm290838.htm">safety report</a> regarding a possible increased risk of developing diarrhea from <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://adam.about.net/encyclopedia/Clostridium-difficile-organism.htm">Clostridium difficile</a> (C.diff)</a> for those taking <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://heartburn.about.com/od/medsremedies/a/protonpumpPPIs.htm">proton pump inhibitors</a> (PPIs). PPIs are medications ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/12/ppis-and-c-diff-diarrhea-risk.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/12/ppis-and-c-diff-diarrhea-risk.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:22 +0000 2012-02-12T12:00:22Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/10/is-your-doctor-right-for-you.htm Due to the<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/od/symptomsofib1/a/braingut.htm"> mind/body connection with IBS</a>, having a good working relationship with your doctor is essential. My article offers you five questions you need to ask yourself to ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/10/is-your-doctor-right-for-you.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/10/is-your-doctor-right-for-you.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:36:43 +0000 2012-02-10T03:36:43Z http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/digestive-enzyme-supplements.htm <P>It seems like you cannot visit any <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/od/resources/tp/ibssupportgroups.htm">online IBS support group</a> without someone recommending the use of digestive enzyme supplements. If you have been considering trying this option, it is important to be educated about the pros and cons. The following article will offer you an overview of the most common types of digestive enzyme supplements available over-the-counter:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/digestive-enzyme-supplements.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://ibs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/digestive-enzyme-supplements.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:03:14 +0000 2012-02-08T03:03:14Z