"I have learned the importance of eating organic and non-processed food. Additionally, I have realized that patients need to educate and advocate for themselves."
"I didn’t feel comfortable telling people about my condition. Today I’ve opened up a bit more about it thanks to all the information about IBS that is surfacing - I’m not alone!"
"With planning and persistence I soon got into the swing of the diet and was over the moon to notice positive results soon after."
"It’s not the life sentence I once considered it to be. And with the help of nice people, social media and organisations like the IBS Network, I am managing pretty well."
"For my stress-management, I follow Sudarshan Kriya (also known as SKY breathing), which is a natural rhythmic breathing technique."
"An understanding doctor is, and has been, a wonderful thing in helping to normalise my life."
"My stomach and bowels had never been my best or most reliable of friends as I explained to her – embarrassment was behind me now, what did I have to lose by confessing all."
"I’m going to break the boundaries of normal, everyday conversation and speak openly about my digestive system. And you’re going to join me."
"I’d love to hear what others from the IBS community think about FODMAP and its promised land."
"The point here is, don’t be ashamed or held back by your IBS. Recognise it. Manage it. But above all else, be honest about it."