The Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help and Support Group, established in 1987, is an award-winning patient advocate group in support of self-management for those who suffer from IBS, those who are looking for support for someone who has IBS, and medical professionals who want to learn more about IBS. The IBS Self Help and Support Group is the largest on-line community for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

This IBS Support Group works to educate those who are living with IBS and to increase awareness about this and other functional gastrointestinal disorders. Much of the involvement in this group involves members sharing their knowledge in the group's forums. IBS Support Group Meetups occur in several regional locations and are noted in the meetups link. In addition to forums, the website provides a list of helpful links, a very comprehensive booklist, Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android and Blackberry device apps and media,research studies, brochures, medical tests, diagnostic criteria, dietandlow FODMAP diet, treatment, Prescription Medical Foods, and medications about, and for, the disease. Our Medical Advisory Board helps to ensure that evidenced-based medicine and clinical accuracy is shared on our website. Many of our Board members are noted medical and clinical experts in the field of IBS and Digestive Health. Our Moderators and Medical Advisory Board provide advice in the form of essays, related to IBS, Digestive Health and Chronic Illness.

At the IBS Support Group, we know that peers are often the best source of information, support and understanding. That's why you'll find more ways to express yourself and connect with your community at the IBS Support Group than anywhere else on the Web! Be sure to drop into the chat room on Sunday evenings for our free for all chat session. Joining our membership is free!.

More medical professionals refer their patients to the IBS Self Help and Support Group website than any other IBS website on the internet.

IBS ForumsThe world's first and currently the largest collection of postings about IBS by sufferers - in excess of 800,000, making it the largest community created specifically for IBS sufferers.

IBS BlogsA blog is an easy-to-use web site, where you can quickly post thoughts, interact with people, and more. IBS Blogs, is the first and only blogging community created specifically for IBS sufferers!

IBS StoriesWe invite you to write a sentence, paragraph or story that describes what IBS means to you. Tell your story or perhaps learn from others.

IBS Penpalsoffers FREE penpals: an opportunity to meet people from around the world through the Internet who suffers from, or knows someone who suffers from IBS. To find a penpal, you can message people listed in our list.

FODMAP Worldwide Dietitian RegistryWe have established the only worldwide registry of Dietitians who are knowledgeable about administering a low FODMAP diet.

My Health ProfileOptional personal health information such as your symptoms, treatments, prescription medications, other conditions, etc... that you can share and search with other members.

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