Different Types Of IBS PainOver the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about other people’s experience with IBS, pain seems to...
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 Clinic estimates that approximately 80 percent of Americans...
The Soreness After a Flare-UpFacing a health issue is never easy, especially if it is unpredictable and unknown as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The first very annoying part is that to get a diagnosis,...
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain...
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 mostly ignore it. But sometimes, pain refuses to...
IBS-C Pain vs. IBS-D PainI have IBS-M so I have episodes of both IBS-C and IBS-D. Both sides of the coin are awful, and both episodes are painful. Neither is preferable. However, the pain...
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have the accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to...
Wakey, Wakey, Tummy Achy"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...
Describing My IBS PainMy IBS has evolved a lot over the years. It started out with frequent bouts of diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Now, it’s still all those symptoms, but includes back pain,...
IBS: New Pains, New Symptoms, and New WorriesIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a constantly changing illness. Just when you think you have it figured out, something changes or something new comes along to shake things up a...
Fiber and FissuresWe've all heard of hemorrhoids–they are best buds with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), the remoras to the IBS shark. Painful little balls that can make going to the bathroom even...
The Scariest Thing About Having IBSSo, 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...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Vagus NerveIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes uncomfortable digestive symptoms. But IBS is not just about your gut. It also involves the brain and nervous system. There is a complex connection between...
