IBS and Eating on the RoadHaving IBS on a road trip, from personal experience, is a monumental bummer. You take all this time out of your week to travel halfway across the state, meet up... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Two-Ply or Not Two-Ply: How I Cope with the "Rough" DaysIBS can be incredibly painful. Cramping, body aches, hemorrhoids—you name it, we’ve got it. But I have recently identified yet another culprit: one-ply toilet paper. The thing I dread the... By Michaela3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Cramping and Bloating: The Daily BattleI have been experiencing more frequent flares recently. This means some of the most agitating symptoms have returned. I am talking about cramping and bloating. We all know how bothersome... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Go Gluten-Free at MealtimeGoing gluten free may help ward off unwanted symptoms and contribute to improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management. But if you are new to the gluten-free game, it may feel... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Back To The Beginning: Appointments & TestingI’ve recently shared how I suddenly started experiencing new and quite intense symptoms. After something that felt a lot like a stomach bug, my digestive system seemed completely unable to... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Food Journaling With IBSWhen you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it can sometimes feel like what triggers a flare-up is a mystery. That’s why keeping a food and symptom journal can... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Soreness After a Flare-UpFacing a health issue is never easy, especially if it is unpredictable and unknown as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The first very annoying part is that to get a diagnosis... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Vagus NerveIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes uncomfortable digestive symptoms. But IBS is not just about your gut. It also involves the brain and nervous system. There is a complex connection between... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
A Portable History of My IBSUntil now I have never attempted to write a chronological timeline of my IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am going to try it now with progression over time, self-care details... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Balancing Work Life and IBS LifeLiving with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be such a challenging balancing act that it can become difficult to navigate life. Between commutes, work-life, social anxiety, and food triggers, trying... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fiber and FissuresWe've all heard of hemorrhoids–they are best buds with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the remoras to the IBS shark. Painful little balls that can make going to the bathroom even... By Michaela2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Popping a Squat in Disney World Thanks to IBSNothing is worse than your IBS hitting you while out in public. When I was in my early twenties, I had a bad public accident while waiting for the subway in... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Plumbing Work and IBSLiving with IBS can turn the most mundane situations into sources of stress and anxiety. For example, when you’re calling the plumber to get your bathroom fixed. My partner and... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
IBS is the Honey Badger of IllnessesI’ve been writing for this site since 2016 and have written probably close to 300 articles, running (what I thought) was the gamut of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) related subjects... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Long Does an IBS Flare Last?Over the years plenty of people have asked me how long an IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) flare lasts. This question is often asked after I take the time to explain... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Unpredictability of IBSWe can all agree that IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) not only causes problems, but arguably, the characteristic I hate the most is its unpredictability. Whenever I feel that it’s finally... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Eat in a Day with IBSWhen it comes to diet we are all so different in what we tolerate and don’t tolerate. Diet is truly individualized when it comes to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Tasty Ideas to Boost Fiber for a Healthy MicrobiomeFind your feel-good moments with more fiber! Diets high in fiber help improve digestion, cardiovascular health, and immune function while decreasing the risk of certain cancers. Along with proper hydration... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding The Cause Vs. Suppressing SymptomsFor a couple of months, I felt really good. With minimal daily symptoms, only occasional IBS-D flares and a pretty well-rounded gluten-free diet, my life almost felt normal for a... By Karina2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
Romantic Relationships and IBSBeing in a relationship is a full-time job. Being in a relationship with IBS, is like Princess Diana described her marriage to the now King of the United Kingdom: "There... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments