Talking to your doctor about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
We understand that talking to your doctor about IBS is uncomfortable, because we are patients too! But having open and honest communication with your care team is incredibly important. If you aren’t sure where to start, we have prepared some videos to help you make the most of your appointments.
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Talking To Your Doctor About IBS
Preparing For Your Appointment
Dr. Lucinda Harris and Dr. Anthony Lembo give tips to patients to help them prepare for their gastroenterologist visit, including preparing your health records and keeping a diary.
Feeling Heard
Do you feel heard at your doctor's appointment? So many patients feel like their doctor doesn't quite understand what they are going through, and they don't feel seen. Dr. Lucinda Harris describes how to feel heard at gastroenterology appointment, including creating goals of care, being direct, and what to do before you look for a second opinion.
Do I need an IBS Care Team?
You may be familiar with a gastroenterologist - a doctor that specializes in digestive diseases, but do you know about GI psychologists and GI dietitians? Do you need a fully-integrated care team model for your IBS? Dr. Chey explains the multi-disciplinary integrated care model.
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Talking To Your Doctor about IBS Treatment
Discussing IBS Treatment Options
Dr. Lembo discusses the different variety of treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome.
Changing Your IBS Treatment
Dr. Lembo discusses the best approaches on how to change your IBS treatment plan. He also addresses how you can ask your gastroenterologist for a specific treatment for IBS.
The Future of IBS Treatment
Dr. William Chey and Dr. Anthony Lembo talk about the future of Irritable Bowel Syndrome - from current research in IBS care to neuromodulation, and complimentary alternative medicine care like acupuncture and how IBS pathophysiology comes into play for the treatment of IBS.
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Living with IBS
What’s the Relationship Between Food and IBS?
Dr. Chey describes the relationship between diet and irritable bowel syndrome.
What’s the Relationship Between Mental Health and IBS?
Can stress trigger IBS? Dr. Chey talks about the importance of stress management when it comes to managing IBS.
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Meet the Panel of Experts
Meet The Experts
Meet the team of gastroenterologists featured in our Tuesday Night IBS Video Series - Dr. Anthony Lembo, Dr. Lucida Harris, and Dr. William Chey.
Conversations on IBS
Check out these webinars and events where we talk with experts that help empower you to take back control of your life.