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...reactions3comments
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
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
The Mind-Body Impact on IBSMost people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know firsthand the connection between stress and their symptoms. IBS often flares during times...reactions9comments
How to Manage IBS During Holiday GatheringsIt’s the holiday season, and along with the gift-giving and being of good cheer, there are multiple gatherings, which usually center around...reactionscomments
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
Treating SIBOI recently wrote about getting tested for SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Although the breath test wasn’t difficult, it wasn’t my...reactions6comments
Is There a Connection Between IBS and Gluten Sensitivity?A diagnosis of IBS is made through a process of elimination, after doctors rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms...reactions5comments
The Importance Of WaterWe all know we should drink plenty of water, but do we do it? And just how much should you drink? Water...reactions4comments
Taming Holiday StressThe holidays are a wonderful time of joy, cheer and goodwill to all…and the extra shopping, the crowded parking lots, the increase...reactionscomments
Have You Tried Licorice?A few months ago, I experienced a multi-day IBS flare-up that had me staying close to home and afraid to eat much...reactions3comments
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
