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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptom Journal

An irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptom journal can help you and your doctor figure out what triggers your IBS, and how to deal with those triggers.

Fill this out as soon as you experience symptoms. Print extra copies to have on hand.

Remember, a variety of factors can set off IBS: Certain types of food, the volume of food, stress, medicines, your menstrual cycle, and your environment.

You may find, for instance, that you tend to feel bloated after eating snacks during office meetings. Knowing what influences your eating and what causes you stress can help in developing prevention strategies.

IBS Symptom Journal

  Symptom 1 Symptom 2 Symptom 3
Date/Time Symptoms Began and Ended      
Description of Symptoms (pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, etc.)      
Where Symptoms Began      
Pre-Symptom Activity      
Type of Food Eaten      
Amount of Food Eaten (Rate 1-10 with 10 as an excessive portion.)      
Medications Taken      
Suspected Trigger(s)      

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Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on June 25, 2009
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