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So, what’s the scariest thing about having a chronic invisible illness, such as IBS? Well, allow me to try to paint a scene with words. One very late night, I...

Have plans to go to your favorite restaurant? CANCELED! How about a nice long walk at the local park CANCELED! Well, then let's go to your brother's college graduation and...

My IBS is not always triggered unexpectedly. Admittedly, there have been more than a couple of times when I have poked the IBS bear on purpose, knowing good and well...

My heart truly goes out to those who are single parents and struggling because having children is not and should never be a 1-person job. However, even having a partner...

"WAKEY, WAKEY! TUMMY ACHY!" is what my IBS shouts at me every single morning, startling me awake from my not-so-sound sleep. Well, there's not actually any screaming involved, by the...

For those who don’t have IBS but have an opinion on how severe my pain is in comparison to other “more serious” chronic illnesses, please keep your opinion to yourself...

One thing I want to manifest in my future is building my dream home. And, when that happens (remember, I’m manifesting it), I’m without a doubt going to build the...

One of the worst-case scenarios for many of us with IBS is being stuck in traffic, especially during an intense flare-up. What usually happens during a flare-up is intense stomach...

It is finally the year 2020, and I couldn’t be more excited to be entering a new decade because I am so looking forward to seeing my life change in...

Having irritable bowel syndrome makes it very difficult for me to be patient when it comes to having to use the toilet. For instance, have you ever been in a...

So many of us have truly been on quite a life-journey due to irritable bowel syndrome. Some of us go through incredible life changes, to say the least. Some may...

One of the unfortunate and interesting things about having irritable bowel syndrome is that I have periods in life when I think I’m becoming a hypochondriac. A “hypochondriac” is basically...

There have been many times in my life when certain people used to ask me why I don’t see a doctor regularly since I "complain" about pain often. I try...

First off, let me start by saying that I would rather not deal with either IBS-D or IBS-C at all. I am simply just sharing my opinion, and the opinion...

Living with irritable bowel syndrome, no matter what subtype, can be very difficult in so many ways. However, since I deal with IBS with predominant diarrhea (IBS-D), I sometimes speak...

I cannot speak for most about their journey to getting diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. However, I do know that for some of us, it took several years, doctors, and...

Disclaimer: Please note that I am not influencing anyone to consume any form of medical marijuana or cannabis overall. I am just simply sharing what works best for me. Cannabis...

Am I expected to be perfect 100 percent of the time? Or am I supposed to live a restricted lifestyle forever because I have a chronic condition? Yes, I have...