Resources

Patient Resources

Get more information about digestive disorders and IBS through these resources.

Coping With IBS

http://www.webmd.com/ibs/living-with-ibs-6/coping-with-ibs?ecd=wnl_gid_121108

WebMD offers robust patient information on causes, risk factors, triggers, and living and coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The article recommends that in addition to talking openly about IBS, getting support from family and friends is also important.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs/index.htm

Basic information, links to other resources and downloadable publications about IBS and other digestive disorders. The NDDIC is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help and Support Group

http://www.ibsgroup.org

Patient self-help and support group, started in 1987 for those who suffer from IBS, those who are looking for support for someone who has IBS, medical professionals who want to learn more about IBS and to be responsible patient advocates on local, regional and federal levels.

American College of Gastroenterology

http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/patientinfo/ibs.asp

Current information from medical specialists about common and not-so-common digestive diseases and conditions. Patients can subscribe to a free weekly newsletter.

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

http://www.iffgd.org

A nonprofit education and research organization that offers information, support and assistance. Sub-sites are dedicated to specific conditions, including one for IBS, aboutibs.org

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association

http://www.ibsassociation.org

Provides links to patient support groups and online forums for information and social networking. Includes national, regional and local activities and organizations.