
7. Gut Health Check-In: IBS, Bloating, Food Fear - What Works with IBS Dietitian Lorraine Cooney
IBS is common, misunderstood, and often self-managed in ways that make symptoms worse. In this episode of The Wellness Script, I’m joined by Lorraine Cooney, specialist gastroenterology dietitian at Blackrock Clinic, and author of "Why You Can't Go" and "Gut Feeling", who breaks down what IBS actually is, how it’s diagnosed (and what needs to be ruled out first), and the practical habits that can make a real difference.
We cover the Rome IV criteria, red-flag symptoms to take seriously, why “cutting everything out” backfires, and how to start with first-line basics (regular meals, pace of…
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