Exercising with IBS can be intimidating when the thought of being far from a bathroom sends chills up your spine, but it can lead to reduced isolation and other health benefits. Exercise is best done alongside others with IBS who understand the obstacles and rewards.

On myIBSteam, the social network and online support group for those living with IBS members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Exercise is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about exercise:

• Have you tried breathing exercise?

• What am I doing wrong?

• Exercise is almost impossible because I'm so unsteady. Does anyone have any good advice?

Here are conversations that have taken place about exercise:

• Lots of fluid and exercise helps me.

• I started working out in the evening.

• I need to exercise, I know, but sometimes I just have no energy.

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to myIBSteam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.