Recent content by AnnaO

IBS is highly linked to stress and is driven by the brain. The stress response can lead to the accumulation of more gas in the gut because it disturbs the "rhythm" of the contractions of the digestive tract which can cause bloating, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, etc. Also, with IBS the...

I’m excited to share that I am working on a program designed to help people recover from chronic digestive issues and IBS using the mind-body approach. Our goal is to offer support, hope, and practical tools to those struggling with IBS. We are developing this program in collaboration with Dr...

Thank you both for your responses and encouragement. I've definitely made a lot of progress but do still struggle with the skepticism and doubt of "does this really work or am I just trying to fool myself to be OK with the pain?" I want to be pain free so desperately and I crave success stories...

THANK YOU for sharing your story! My symptoms are very similar to yours. How have you been doing?