Self-Massage for ConstipationSince I had a hysterectomy at the end of 2019, I have been experiencing sporadic constipation, which I hadn't experienced in many years. For whatever reason, it seems I am... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Iron Supplements and ConstipationFor the 20+ years that I have had IBS, I have mostly struggled with the IBS-D side of the spectrum, with one exception being alternating IBS-D and IBS-C in my... By Laura Kiesel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Why I Take Magnesium and Vitamin C to Help Treat ConstipationAs I wrote in the past, I have had IBS for more than two decades, starting in my junior year of college. In that time, I have experienced both ends... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The CHEK 2 Gene and Its Relationship to Colon CancerA few years ago I had some genetic testing done. I actually had gotten this testing to rule out that I had a BRCA gene mutation that means I am... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finally! Milkshakes That Don't Bother My IBSI've already posted on this site more than once about how the development of IBS in my very early twenties forced me to give up a beloved staple of my... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can Vertigo Trigger IBS Symptoms?As if I already didn't have enough going haywire with my body, in the past year, I seemed to have developed a propensity towards having severe vertigo episodes that can... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Constipation ConundrumIn the more than 20 years since I have been diagnosed with IBS – though I have had experiences on both sides of the dilemma – I've always fallen way... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Chocolate and IBS: Tread CarefullyI recently wrote a post for this site about eating ice cream with IBS and ways to try to still enjoy it anyway (in moderation and with certain modifications of... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and Can it Offer IBS Relief?In addition to IBS, I unfortunately also suffer from a lot of spinal issues and back pain. This is due to a combination of degenerative disc disease, herniated discs and... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Smoothie for My Stomach When Nothing Else WorksA few years ago, my digestive upset – especially in relation to my reflux – hit a peak and it seemed my stomach was ALWAYS upset. No matter what I... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Gastroparesis: What Is Its Connection (If Any) to IBS?I recently made an appointment to see a gastroenterologist for the first time in several years. I am doing this because in recent months I have been experiencing an uptick... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Red Light Therapy Help Pain?When you live your life experiencing chronic pain, your entire daily routine can become an experiment – a trial and error contest into what helps reduce it and what makes... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is Sodium Alginate and How Can It Help Digestion?In trying to manage both my GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) and my IBS, I have had to play a delicate balancing act. In fact, many of the mainline treatments for... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
IBS and Ice CreamAbout 15 years ago, when I was interning at an environmental office in Washington, DC, my fellow interns and I all went to Potbelly's after training. They were all excited... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Impacts of Proton Pump Inhibitors on IBSAs I've mentioned several times before on here, in addition to having IBS, I also have GERD. This shouldn't be surprising – as GERD and IBS often tend to intersect... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Adenomyosis and IBSMy very first post for this site was on endometriosis and IBS. Endometriosis is when cells similar to endometrium (the lining of the uterus that a woman sheds during menstruation)... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Will My Hysterectomy Help My IBS?I am less than one week away from having a hysterectomy. I tried everything else I could and I cannot live anymore with the heavy bleeding and extraordinary pain that... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A New Study Suggests IBS Can Be Diagnosed With a Urine TestGetting my IBS diagnosis more than 2 decades ago was an ordeal, to say the least. First, I had to suffer for months, from frequent and severe bouts of diarrhea... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Low Dose Naltrexone: A Helpful Medication for IBS?As I've been exploring lately for my posts on this site, IBS is just one of a nexus of disorders I have that intersect with each other, but all have... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Nature as an IBS RemedyI know what you may be thinking: Why would I want to be in the woods if I am worried about needing a bathroom or experiencing tummy pain? Hear me... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
