Articles

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (BD) articles from PubMed of the National Library of Medicine.  The articles listed here tend to be highly technical research papers, but careful searching of the articles can often uncover important and useful information.
• Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) articles from PubMed of the National Library of Medicine.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) articles from PubMed of the National Library of Medicine.

Forums

If you join one of these support groups, please mention that you found their group through Medconsumer.info.

• Amazon Lifeline.  "Amazon Lifeline is a support and social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women who are living with chronic illness or disability. The group provides a safe, accepting and supportive friendship circle--a source of encouragement, connection, laughter, information, and companionship.
  
  What kind of chronic illnesses and disabilities are welcome in this group? All kinds. For example: Sleep apnea, rheumatoid arthritis, psychiatric illnesses, physical disabilities, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, OA, MS, migraines, Lyme disease, lupus, IBS, IBD, hypo/hyperthyroidism, hypertension, hepatitis, gout, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, diabetes, depression, deafness, cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, colitis, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, blindness, bipolar disorder, autoimmune disorders, asthma, arthritis, allergies, and AIDS-HIV..."  Yahoo! group.
• BeingSick · A global community of loving people who understand what its like to be sick or care for a loved one.  "We are a community of loving supportive people who understand what its like to be sick. We live with illness, injury, disability, or care for those that do. This group is a place where you are free to be yourself. Share your frustrations about being sick, friendships, family, and just about anything! We are the family who understands when no one else does! We live your life too! You are welcome to post in HTML, colors, send links, web pages, poems, inspiration, e-cards, jokes, chat in our chat room anytime! We are non-denominational, welcoming all races, ages, religions and cultures. We know how tough life is being sick, and we care. There is support for you here anytime you need us. You are not alone."  Yahoo! group.
• Caring4KidsWithIBD.  "This is a general support list for parents of children with Colitis, Crohn's Disease and IBD. Anyone is welcome to join. Hopefully we can share information, offer ideas and find support."  Yahoo! group.
• CasiClubhouse · Casi's Clubhouse Autism Support Group.  "Casi's Clubhouse is a support group, discussing ANYTHING related to vaccine injury. Topics include autism, ADD/ADHD, RETTS Syndrome, Lupus, Crohn's Disease, MS, Alzheimer's, OCD, Arthritis, Diabetes, ALS, IBS, Bi-Polar, Lyme Disease, Parkinson's, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Thyroiditis, SIDS, SBS and many, many more! The clubhouse was started in loving memory of Casi Renee Oakes (June 3, 1995 - June 13, 1999). The messages posted on the clubhouse are not affiliated with any organization and the information obtained, is not considered to be medical or legal advice. Please learn from our mistake and "Educate BEFORE You Vaccinate!" YOUR CHILDREN...YOUR CHOICE...YOUR RIGHTS... For more education and support, please visit www.CasiQuest.org,  www.AutismAutoimmunityProject.org and/or www.VacInfo.org.  Yahoo! group.
• Colitiscrohns · IBD - IBS - Colitis - Crohns - Colitus.  "Ulcerative Colitis (UC)/Colitus, Crohn's disease (CD) , Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) -support e-mail group/community We are people sharing information on Curing IBD and IBS This List is NON-COMMERCIAL, we are not selling cures, supplements or books. We are only sharing information. Subjects: - Diet for IBD, Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). - Blood Type Diet (ER4YT) - Paleo diet (cave man diet) - Book "Breaking the Vicious Cycle", by Elaine Gottschall. - parasites - bowel cleanse - liver and gallbladder gallstones cleanse - dental cleanup - Cleansing bowel, kidney cleanse (kidney stones), Liver and Gallbladder cleanse, massage, Herbal formulas, Parasite killing herbs, enema, Toxins, Dental cleanse (amalgam, nickel, root fillings, cavitations, bacteria), Diet (Blood Type Diet, Max B. Gerson diet, ...),Water, Supplements ( Flaxseed oil Colloidal minerals, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Selenium Coenzyme Q10 Colloidal minerals chelation therapy Vitamins Enzymes seaweed kelp kombu shiitake miso), Foods to avoid ( cholesterol, sugar aspartame meat and saturated fats, eggs,... ).  Yahoo! group. 
• Chronic Boutique.  " The Chronic Boutique (Chronic Pain Boutique) is a caring welcoming group open to anyone with chronic pain and are taking all pain medications including narcotic pain medications such as : Oxycontin, OxyFast ect.. used to treat conditions listed but not limited to: Chronic intractable abdominal pain, Irritable bowl syndrome, Crohn's disease, Colitis/ulcerative colitis, Cancer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, Back/disc problems/T's & L's, Arthritis and Lupus and. If you or someone you know suffers with chronic pain please join this forum. No commercial posts of any kind are allowed. Chronic Boutique is a Moderated group and is open to the public."  Yahoo! group.   
• Enduring Crohn's.  "A group for people with Crohn's Disease or any of the other Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs). Other IBDs include Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. We also encourage you to join if you have a loved one or friend who has an Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It would be a great way to gain a better understanding of what it is like for them to live with their illness."  Yahoo! group.  
• Gut It Out.  "A group for young teens and adults (12 - 25 years old) struggling with Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBD. Support 24/7, lots of ideas on coping with these vicious diseases, the latest on cures/drugs and mainly a place where you can connect with others your age and finally have people understand what a pain it is to live with this."  Yahoo! group.  
• Jewish-IBD.  "This group is designed specifically for Jewish people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, namely, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  Yahoo! group.
• IBD_AnneArundel.  "This is a Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group for patients and their family members, who live in the Anne Arundel County area (Maryland). All ages are welcome."
• Ibd-news · IBD News.  "A filter of any and all news related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (i.e. Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis). Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in research and therapy."  Yahoo! group.    
• IBD_Spirituality · IBD Wellness and Spirituality.  "Crohn's is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
  
  For people interested in exploring and discussing the impact that the Mind, Body, Spirit Connection has in the health of Crohn's and Colitis. To share ideas, ask questions, receive advice and share your experiences. I have Crohn's disease and am in consistent remission based on things I have learned about my bowel and spirituality. This has proven to be the single greatest factor in my healing. I have much to learn, and I know you can teach me."  Yahoo! group.  Yahoo! group.
• Immune-trigger · Immune System & Autism, Allergies, Arthritis, Autoimmune, Cancer, Candida, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Herpes, OCD and more.  "Your greatest defense against illness and disease is to promote a strong and healthy immune system. Health conditions related to immune system dysfunction include Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, Autoimmune Disease, Cancer, Candida, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Colds, Crohn's Disease, Epstein-Barr Virus, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Hepatitis C, Herpes, HIV/AIDS, Infection, Influenza, Insulin-Dependent Diabetes, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Otitis Media, Rheumatism, Sinusitis, Tourette's Syndrome, and more.
  
  This group will discuss these and other health concerns related to immune system function, offering support, encouragement and practical advice for those looking to improve the health of their immune system to address either a specific health concern or to simply improve overall health and resistance to disease.
  
  The group also exists as a forum to discuss the clinically proven health benefits of Ai/E10 and AG-Immune. Ai/E10, a patented and proprietary immune system modulator found in combination with nutritional fuels in AG-Immune, supplies the specific coded information your immune system needs to know how to respond without over stimulation."  Yahoo! group.   
• Medconsumerinfo.  "Medconsumer.info is your starting point for searching the Web for medical information. This forum exists for you to discuss, ask questions, and answer questions about any aspect of health, healthcare industry, and any aspect of being a patient. Please take whatever advice you receive through this forum to your doctor before changing or initiating any medically-related behavior."  Yahoo! group.    
• NeuroModulation Technique.  "NeuroModulation Technique is a method of healing unique in all the world of health care. It is based upon widely accepted neurophysiological models. There are no vials, special reflex points, or potions used. We approach very literally the proposition that the closest analogy to the human nervous system is the computer. We use muscle response testing to access, assess the autonomic nervous system, and modulate the performance of autonomic function with specific semantic reprogramming and debugging scripts.
  
  NeuroModulation produces instantaneous and profound results in virtually all forms of illness provoked by faults in the function of the autonomic nervous system. This list includes all allergies, chronic degenerative diseases such as all forms of arthritis; multiple sclerosis and other demyelenating diseases; Crohn's disease, IBS, and gastric reflux disease; all autoimmune diseases; acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions; emotional, psychological and sensory/motor neurologic disturbances."  Yahoo! group.
• Paleolithic Diet.  "This is a group for people who are following, or interested in, paleolithic nutrition (also known as the stone-age or caveman diet, and as Paleo Diet after the book by Loren Cordain).
  
  People are welcome to discuss diet-related health problems and weight loss. Obesity is obviously a serious and widespread diet-related health problem, but it is not the only one! Other problems you may want to discuss are chronic fatigue, leaky gut, Crohn's disease, diabetes, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, and anything else you suspect is caused by diet."  Yahoo! group.
• SCD Recipe Exchange & Collection.  "A group to exchange & collect recipes for the Specific Carbohgydrate Diet.
  
  The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is the diet that has helped 1000s of sufferers of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease to regain good health and eventually being free of medicines and surgery."  Yahoo! group.  

News

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome news from Google News.

Organizations

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help and Support Group.  "The Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Self Help Group, formed in 1987 is in support of 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."

Photographs

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome photographs from Google Images. ( New 1/08 )

Videos

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome videos from YouTube.com. ( New 1/08 )