Living With a Chronic Condition and WorkingWhen you live with a chronic condition, it can affect every area of your life, including your work. In this Living With...reactionscomments
When a Cold Virus Amplifies IBSIt’s that time of year when there’s so much sniffling and sneezing around workplaces and public spaces. I thought I’d been doing...reactions2comments
When is Enough, Enough?While every human has the occasional digestive upset, those of us with IBS have come to experience it as a chronic condition...reactions1comment
Living With IBS: An Interview with Hess PolancoI recently recorded this podcast interview for Living With with IrritableBowelSyndrome.net advocate, Hess Polanco. We talked about the stigma of IBS, why...reactionscomments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Hannah NoonanI recently had the pleasure of speaking to one of our long-time advocates here at IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, Hannah Noonan, in my role as...reactionscomments
IBS Forecast Looks Threatening: Stay IndoorsOh no, not again. Not NOW. I was having a long-awaited and much-needed afternoon with my girlfriends, laughing and sharing our challenges...reactions4comments
Visible or Invisible: Let’s Be KindI recently had a hip replacement surgery, and I’ve been using crutches and then a cane to get around as I recover...reactionscomments
Can I Get a Good Doctor Please?Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments...reactionscomments
My Top Five Triggers of a Flare-UpEach of us who have the diagnosis of IBS have our own unique mix of symptoms and our own triggers. Figuring out...reactionscomments
The Blame GameHow often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to...reactionscomments
Fighting the Good FightFrom all the groans and gurgles going on in my abdomen, it sounds like a major battle is being fought. I’m not...reactionscomments
Hello, NauseaWhile most of us associate IBS with the predominant symptoms of either (or both) constipation and diarrhea, nausea can also be a...reactionscomments
What’s the Link Between Lower Back Pain and IBS?Back pain is one of the most common complaints people have, regardless of what other conditions they might also have. The Mayo...reactions39comments
My Strategies for Dealing with PainBetween IBS and fibromyalgia, I have some amount of pain every day. Most days, it’s at a low level, and I can...reactions6comments
Reducing Stress through NatureLooking for ways to tame your stress (and your IBS)? Contributor Emily Downward shares how she reduces stress by spending time in...reactions2comments
Traveling with IBS: Expect The Best And Plan For The WorstI love to travel, to explore new places, try new foods, and learn about different cultures. I think travel expands our perspective...reactionscomments
Why I’m Afraid of Getting Another ColonoscopyA friend of mine just had a routine colonoscopy and got me thinking about how much I dread having one again. I...reactions6comments
Tuna SaladI love a good salad, especially as the weather is warming up. Living with IBS can sometimes make that challenging, as I've...reactionscomments
Creating a Bag of TricksHave you ever noticed that when you’re feeling sick (or when you experience a flare of IBS), your mind doesn’t work as...reactionscomments
Dealing with IBS and MoreI’ve had IBS for several years and have learned, for the most part through trial and error, what works for me and...reactionscomments
