But if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, eating beans isn't funny, it's PAINFUL. In addition to being a dietitian who specializes in lightening recipes, I also suffer from IBS.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It might have a funny name, but IBS is no laughing matter. For some people with IBS, one of the problems is diarrhea. The sudden urge to go can be painful and embarrassing.