I No Longer Have a Phobia of Using Public BathroomsOne of the best things my IBS has given me is the ability to poo in any toilet, anytime, anywhere. All without even a hint of shame. Train station toilets... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Having IBS Has Taught Me To Allow Extra Time, AlwaysMy stomach is usually at its most active and vocal in the morning. It’s had time to repair overnight and is raring to go from 6 a.m., ready to start... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Proof That My Mindset Around My IBS is ChangingI had a proud moment where I changed how I dealt with my IBS symptoms and I wanted to share it because it’s taken me a while to get to... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
5 Comforting Phrases I Want to Hear When I’m Mid-IBS FlareIf you don’t have IBS it can be tricky to know how to help your friend or family member when they’re frustrated, mid-flare, running between the bathroom and their bed... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How I Get a Good Night’s SleepIf you’re anything like me, you need a good eight hours sleep each night to function like a regular human. If I have a bad day with my IBS I... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Embarrassing Things About IBS That I'm Not Ashamed OfThe total unpredictable nature of IBS can be extremely embarrassing at times. Over the years I’ve come to terms with the fact that my body may let me down, sometimes... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Do You Chew Your Food Enough?While this may seem like a strange question to ask, I promise there is a reason. But I have to start by making a confession. I am the epitome of... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Things I Do to Manage My Anxiety During an IBS FlareMy IBS and anxiety go hand in hand. They’re best friends if you will, egging each other on to perform. Especially if I’m out in public and haven’t noted where... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Uncomfortable Truth About BloatingI spend more time than I care to think about nursing a bloated stomach. If I had to guess, I’d go for about 70% of my day. Bloating is one... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Rely on My Bath for the Ultimate Post-IBS Flare RemedyI have been obsessed with taking baths for my IBS for quite a while now. I’m in them so often and for so long, I’m surprised I haven’t taken on... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Knowing Where the Nearest Loo is Has Always Been My SuperpowerMy IBS superpower has always been knowing where the nearest toilet is at all times. It’s like I can sniff them out. Or I have X-ray vision which allows me... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
4 Things My IBS NeedsOver the years I’ve learned to listen to what my body and most importantly my gut, are trying to tell me. Which means I’ve come to know what it is... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Worst Thing About Having IBS is Not Knowing When It’s Going to StrikeThe worst thing about having IBS, for me, is that I never know when it’s going to strike. My IBS-D has a mind of its own and likes the element... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
5 Things to Try When You Feel StressedOver the years I’ve developed a toolbox of techniques to help manage stress, which I know is a huge trigger for my IBS. I like to have a variety of... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Why Farting is a Minefield with IBSCan we take a second to talk about gas? How painful, annoying and embarrassing it can be for people with IBS. Because not a day goes past without me thinking... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
It’s Time to Break the Poop TabooPoop. Turd. Crap. Number two. Stools. Fecal matter. Sh*t. Bowel movements. Dropping the kids off at the pool. There are so many slang words and phrases used to describe poo... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Took My IBS on Holiday to Italy, Ate All the Gluten and ThrivedA few years ago I did what you shouldn’t do when you have IBS and cut gluten from my diet. It used to trigger certain symptoms, like cramps and bloating... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating Christmas with IBSNavigating Christmas with IBS can be a tricky job. It’s the ultimate season of parties, festive tipples and food, food, food. This year I’m determined to take it at a... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Having IBS Has Taught Me About MyselfHaving IBS isn’t all bad. Hear me out. Over the course of the thirteen or so years that I’ve lived with IBS-D, I’ve learnt a ridiculous amount of stuff about... By Jo Coates3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things People with IBS Are Sick of HearingWe’ve all been there, that situation where you’ve been up all night, rushing from your bed to the loo with an IBS flare. You feel drained, empty and pretty fed... By Jo Coates3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
