IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation) is a chronic condition that disrupts how your gut works—causing abdominal pain, bloating, and infrequent, hard-to-pass stools. It can seriously impact your quality of life, and finding the right treatment is often a journey filled with ups and downs.

So, how do you get relief from IBS-C symptoms without feeling like you're back at square one?

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Bryan Curtin, Director of The Center for Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility at The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Together, we discuss:

• Why managing IBS-C often requires some trial and error

• What to do when progress isn't perfect

• Signs it might be time to adjust your treatment plan

• Practical tips to prepare for your next appointment—so you can have more productive conversations with your provider

This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx.